Takeo Ando Explained

Takeo Ando
Fullname:Takeo Ando
Kanji:安藤武夫
Birth Date:11 September 1938
Birth Place:Tokyo, Japan
Residence: Tokyo, Japan
Teacher:Tomoe Ito
Pupil:Norimoto Yoda,
Cho Sonjin,
Tomomi Nakaonoda,
Kanda Ei,
Arimura Hiroshi,
Tominaga Takeshi,
Takuji Yamada
Rank:9 dan
Retired:2000

, also known as Takeo Suzuki, is a professional Go player.[1]

Biography

Takeo served as the chief director of the Japanese go organization, the Nihon Ki-in, for many years up until his retirement in 2000. He is known for being the teacher of many strong players including Norimoto Yoda. Cho Sonjin, Tomomi Nakaonoda, and Kanda Ei. Takeo's other pupils include Arimura Hiroshi, Tominaga Takeshi, and Yamada Takuji.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Takeo Ando results. Fuseki Info. 27 December 2010.