Kimio Yamada
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| Kimio Yamada | |
|---|---|
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| Full name | Kimio Yamada |
| Kanji | 山田規三生 |
| Residence |  Osaka, Japan |
| Teacher | Yorimoto Yamashita |
| Turned pro | 1989 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Kimio Yamada (山田規三生, Yamada Kimio, born September 9, 1972) is a professional Go player.
Biography
Yamada became a professional in 1989. He was promoted to 8 dan in 2000, and 9 dan in 2005. He was the first person to be promoted from 8 dan to 9 dan due to 200 wins as an 8 dan in the Nihon Ki-in. Has two older brothers, Wakio Yamada, and Shiho Yamada.
Promotion record
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1989 | |
| 2 dan | 1989 | |
| 3 dan | 1990 | |
| 4 dan | 1991 | |
| 5 dan | 1992 | |
| 6 dan | 1993 | |
| 7 dan | 1995 | |
| 8 dan | 2000 | |
| 9 dan | 2006 |
Titles & runners-up
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
| Honinbo
|
2006 |
| Oza
|
1998 |
| Gosei
|
2004 |
| Ryusei
|
2004 |
| Current | 2 |
| NEC Shun-Ei
|
1996 |
| Hayago Championship
|
1994 |
| International | 1 |
   Samsung Cup
|
2000 |
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