Kunio Ishii

Kunio Ishii
Full name Kunio Ishii
Kanji 石井邦生
Born (1941-10-20) October 20, 1941
Fukuoka, Japan
Residence Hyōgo, Japan
Teacher Hokosawa Senjin
Pupil Iyama Yuta
Turned pro 1956
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Nihon Ki-in

Kunio Ishii (石井邦生 Ishii Kunio, born October 20, 1941 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Go player.

Biography

Ishii became an insei in 1954, then a professional in 1956 under the guidance of his teacher Hokosawa Senjin. By 1978, he was at the highest rank of order, 9 dan. Although he competed in countless tournaments during his time, he was never able to win any. He is the teacher of Iyama Yuta.

Promotion record

Rank Year Notes
1 dan

1956
2 dan

3 dan

4 dan

5 dan

6 dan

7 dan

8 dan

9 dan

1978

Past runners-up

Title Years Lost
Defunct 1
Japan Shin-Ei 1969


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