Atsushi Tsuruyama

Atsushi Tsuruyama
Full nameAtsushi Tsuruyama
Kanji鶴山淳志
Kanaツルヤマアツシ
Born (1981-08-31) August 31, 1981 (age 43)
Kumamoto, Japan
ResidenceJapan
TeacherCho Chikun
Turned pro1999
Rank8 dan
AffiliationNihon Ki-in

Atsushi Tsuruyama (鶴山淳志, Tsuruyama Atsushi) (born August 31, 1981) is a professional Go player.

Biography

Atsushi turned professional in 1999 and was promoted to 2 dan in the same year. In 2004, Atsushi was awarded a prize for having the highest winning percentage among Japanese professionals. His record was 27 wins and 9 losses, totaling to a 75% win ratio. In the same year he reached his 200th career win.[1] Atsushi participated in the 10th Samsung Cup in 2005 as a Japan representative.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nihon Ki-in profile
  2. ^ GoBase.org profile


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