Naoki Hane
Encyclopedia
is a professional Japanese 9 dan Go
player
currently affiliated with the Nihon Ki-in
. He is both the son, and student, of Yasumasa Hane
, who is also a professional 9 dan of the Nihon Ki-in.
Go (board game)
Go , is an ancient board game for two players that originated in China more than 2,000 years ago...
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Go players
This page gives an overview of well-known players of the game of Go throughout the ages. The page has been divided into sections based on the era in which the Go players played and the country in which they played. As this was not necessarily their country of birth, a flag of that country precedes...
currently affiliated with the Nihon Ki-in
Nihon Ki-in
The Nihon Ki-in , also known as the Japan Go Association, is the main organizational body for Go in Japan, overseeing Japan's professional system and issuing diplomas for amateur dan rankings. It is based in Tokyo. The other major Go association in Japan is Kansai Ki-in.Nihon Ki-in was established...
. He is both the son, and student, of Yasumasa Hane
Yasumasa Hane
is a professional Go player.- Biography :Yasumasa Hane was one of the best players in the Nagoya branch of the Nihon Ki-in during his peak. He is probably better known for being the father of the former Kisei holder, Naoki Hane. He was also known as to being a major contributor in the development...
, who is also a professional 9 dan of the Nihon Ki-in.
Titles and runners-up
| Domestic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title | Wins | Runners-up |
| Kisei Kisei The Kisei is a Go competition. The title, meaning go sage in Japanese, was a traditional honorary appellation given to a handful of players down the centuries. The element ki can also apply to shogi, and there were also recognized kisei in the shogi world.-Background:Kisei is a Go competition... |
2 (2004, 2005) | 1 (2006) |
| Honinbo Honinbo Tournament The Honinbo is a Go competition.-Outline:It is the oldest Go title in Japan. Sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun, the Honinbo pays out ¥32 million . The holder is challenged by whoever wins the round robin league. Players can get into the round robin league by going through many preliminary tournaments... |
2 (2008, 2009) | 1 (2010) |
| Tengen Tengen (Go) Tengen is the name of a Go competition in Japan.The name Tengen refers to the center point on a Go board.The event is held annually, and has run continuously since its inauguration in 1975.... |
3 (2001–2003) | 1 (2004) |
| Agon Cup Agon Cup The Agon Cup is a Go competition.-Biography:The Agon Cup is a Go competition used by the Japanese Nihon Kiin. It was started in 1994 by Agon Shu. The name was originally the "Acom Cup" but it changed its sponsor in 1999 and became the Agon Cup... |
2 (2004, 2009) | 1 (2006) |
| Ryusei Ryusei -Biography:The Ryusei is a Go competition used by the Japanese Nihon-Kiin. It was started in 1991 and is a fast go tournament. The tournament consists of four sections. The winner from each section, along with the player who won the most games in each section play in a single knockout tournament.... |
1 (2003) | |
| NHK Cup NHK Cup The NHK Cup is a Go competition.-Biography:The NHK Cup is a Go competition used by the Japanese Nihon Ki-in. The tournament is televised on the NHK network. Before 1963, the competition was broadcasted on the radio. The winner's purse is 5,000,000 Yen .-Past winners:... |
1 (2006) | 1 (2002) |
| Shinjin-O Shinjin-O The Shinjin-O is a professional Go competition.An annual Japanese tournament, it has been held continuously since 1976.- Format :... |
2 (1999, 2000) | |
| NEC Cup NEC Cup The NEC Cup is a Go competition, supported by NEC Corporation.-Biography:The NEC Cup is a Go competition used by the Japanese Nihon-Kiin. Unlike the big three titles in Japan, the NEC Cup is a single knockout tournament where players have less time to think. The field of challengers is 16... |
1 (2009) | 1 (2010) |
| Okan Okan The Okan is a Go competition conducted by the Japanese Nihon-Kiin. There is a single game played between the title holder and a challenger. Unlike other tournaments which are open to all players, only players in the Nagoya branch of the Nihon-Kiin can compete. The winner's purse is a small... |
7 (1999, 2002–2004, 2007–2009) | 3 (2000, 2005, 2010) |
| Kakusei Kakusei Kakusei can refer to:* Kakusei , a Go competition in Japan* Kakusei , an album by DJ Krush... |
1 (2003) | |
| NEC Shun-Ei NEC Shun-Ei The NEC Shun-Ei was a Nihon-Kiin Go competition.-Outline:The NEC Shun-Ei was made for young stars and was sponsored by the NEC Corporation. The winner's purse was 3,000,000 Yen -Winners:... |
1 (2000) | |
| Shin-Ei Shin-Ei -Outline:The Shin-Ei was a Go competition held where players under the age of 30 and 7 dan would compete in.-Past winners:... |
1 (1996) | |
| Total | 19 | 14 |
| Continental | ||
| China-Japan Tengen China-Japan Tengen The China-Japan Tengen is a professional gocompetition.-Outline:The China–Japan Tengen is a tournament where the current Tengen/Tianyuan title holders from China and Japan play each other in 3 matches.-Past winners:... |
1 (2002) | |
| China-Japan Agon Cup China-Japan Agon Cup The China-Japan Agon Cup is a Go competition.-Outline:The China-Japan Agon Cup is a tournament where the current Agon Cup/Ahan Tongshan Cup title holders from China and Japan play each other.-Past winners:... |
2 (2004, 2009) | |
| Total | 1 | 2 |
| International | ||
| Chunlan Cup Chunlan Cup -Outline:The Chunlan Cup is an international Go tournament sponsored and hosted by The Chunlan Group of China. 24 players are chosen as follows:*3 top players of last tournament*8 from *5 from *4 from *2 from *1 from North America*1 from Europe... |
1 (2003) | |
| Total | 0 | 1 |
| Career total | ||
| Total | 20 | 17 |
Promotion record
Awards
- Reached 500 career wins in 2002.
- Reached 600 career wins in 2005.
- New Player Award once (1995)
- Most wins; 48 (1996), 50 (1997), 68 (2001)
- Most consecutive wins; 19 (1999)
- Best Player Award twice (2001, 2003)
- Most games played; 88 (2001)
- Hidetoshi Prize once (2001)