Jiro Kato

Background

Jiro Kato was born in Tokyo.

Education

After graduating from Waseda University became a pupil of Kusuo Yamamoto, a 7th grade shogi champion.

Career

Jiro Kato developed into a clever player and in 1941 achieved the 8th dan, the highest grade. Retired from active play in 1948 to become a critic on the subject. Used to give radio talks and write on shogi.

Achievements

Jiro Kato was the author of several books on the elementaries of the game.

Connections

teacher:: Kusuo Yamamoto

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Jiro Kato

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