Toshio Sakai (Go player) explained

Toshio Sakai
Fullname:Toshio Sakai
Kanji:ι…’δΊ•εˆ©ι›„
Birth Date:1920
Birth Place:Japan
Death Date:1983
Rank:8 dan

was a professional Go player. Sakai was promoted to 6 dan in 1970.[1]

Biography

He had 3 brothers, Sakai Michiharu, Sakai Yasuo and Sakai Yoshimitsu. Some players he taught include Baba Shigeru, Ito Yoji, Hikosaka Naoto, Hiroe Katsuhiko, Okumura Hideo, Hamanaka Takamitsu, Akedo Kazumi, Ikezaki Tokinori, and Hotta Seiji.[1]

Titles & runners-up

Title Years Held
Current4
Okan1950
Okan1952
Okan1954
Okan1955

Was never a runner-up to any tournament[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toshio Sakai - professional Go player . Gambiter . 13 February 2024.