Sakai Hideyuki8-dan

"From tobitsuki 5-dan to Gosei."

A Kansai Ki-in 8-dan who turned pro as a tobitsuki 5-dan and won the Gosei in 2010. His style, in his own words: "meant to be free."

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A Kansai Ki-in 8-dan from Hyogo. Turned pro in 2001, recruited from the amateur ranks at 5-dan (tobitsuki 5-dan). Won the 35th Gosei in 2010, and the Kansai Ki-in First Place decision match 4 times. Titles won: 6. The official profile currently lists him as on leave. Basic information and records are based on the Kansai Ki-in's official profile (checked 2026-09-24); the watching points are arranged for viewers by the MIRUGO editorial team.

Rank: 8-dan
Affiliation: Kansai Ki-in
Hometown: Hyogo
Date of birth: 1973-04-23
Turned pro: 2001
Strengths: Free thinking, competitive strength on big stages

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