Yoshio Kimura (shogi)

Yoshio Kimura (木村 義雄, Kimura Yoshio, February 21, 1905 – November 17, 1986) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 8-dan (which was the highest dan level during his time).[1]

Yoshio Kimura
Native name木村義雄
Born(1905-02-21)February 21, 1905
HometownSumida, Tokyo
NationalityJapanese
DiedNovember 17, 1986(1986-11-17) (aged 81)
Career
Achieved professional statusJanuary 1, 1920(1920-01-01) (aged 14)
Badge Number2
Rank8 dan
RetiredAugust 24, 1952 (32 years)
TeacherKinjirō Sekine
Lifetime titlesLifetime Meijin
Major titles won8
Tournaments won2
Websites
JSA profile page

He was a Lifetime Meijin who won the title eight times. At the time, the Meijin title was the only shogi title.

References

  1. "JSA page". Retrieved 2018-02-28.
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