Shuhei Uchida
| Shuhei Uchida |
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| Full name |
Shuhei Uchida |
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| Born |
(1989-09-08) 8 September 1989
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan |
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| Residence |
Tokyo, Japan |
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| Teacher |
Morito Obuchi |
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| Turned pro |
2005 |
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| Rank |
7 dan |
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| Affiliation |
Nihon Ki-in, Tokyo branch |
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Shuhei Uchida (内田 修平, Uchida Shūhei, born 8 September 1989) is a Japanese professional Go player. A former grade school national champion, Uchida became a professional in 2005.[1] He won his first title, the Shinjin-O, in 2008.[2]
Early life
Uchida is a pupil of Morito Obuchi. He was the national champion among sixth grade boys and girls. After winning his first title in 2008, Uchida won two Hiroshima-Aluminum Cup titles in 2009 and 2011. He was promoted to 7 dan in 2011 after qualifying for the 37th Meijin.[1]
Promotion record
| Rank |
Year |
Notes |
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| 1 dan
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2005 |
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| 2 dan
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2007 |
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| 3 dan
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2009 |
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| 4 dan
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2010 |
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| 5 dan
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2011 |
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| 6 dan
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| 7 dan
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2011 |
Promoted from 5 dan to 7 dan for qualifying for the 37th Meijin |
| 8 dan
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| 9 dan
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Titles and runners-up
| Domestic |
| Title | Wins | Runners-up |
| Shinjin-O | 1 (2008) | |
| Hiroshima-Aluminum Cup | 2 (2009, 2011) | |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
References