| Akira Ishida | |
| Kanji: | 石田章 |
| Birth Date: | 23 May 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Residence: |  Tokyo, Japan |
| Teacher: | Fukuda Masayoshi |
| Turnedpro: | 1966 |
| Rank: | 9 dan |
| Affiliation: | Nihon Ki-in |
(born May 23, 1949) is a professional Go player.[1] He is also the co-author of the go strategy book Attack and Defense.
Ishida was a student of Fukuda Masayoshi when he became an insei. 8 years after becoming an insei, Ishida became a pro in 1966. He was promoted quickly, reaching 9 dan in 1982. In 1972, he won the Oteai's top section, and later went on to win two straight Shinjin-O titles in 1978 and 1979.[2] Two years later, he won another title, the Shin-Ei. He won the "Best Technique Award" from Kido on three occasions. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.[3]
| Title | Years Held | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 1 | |
| Shinjin-O | 1978, 1979 | |
| Defunct | 1 | |
| Shin-Ei | 1981 |