Akira Ishida

Career

He is also the co-author of the go strategy book Attack and Defense. Ishida was a student of Fukuda Masayoshi when he became an insei. 8 years after becoming an insei, Ishida became a pro in 1966.

He was promoted quickly, reaching 9 dan in 1982.

He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.

Achievements

• In 1972, he won the Oteai"s top section, and later went on to win two straight Shinjin-O titles in 1978 and 1979. Two years later, he won another title, the Shin-Ei. He won the "Best Technique Award" from Kido on three occasions.