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Hikosaka Naoto
Hikosaka Naoto9-dan
"Former Judan, a Nagoya legend."
A 9-dan of the Central Branch who won the Judan in 1998. Played in the three major leagues and won the Legend Tournament in 2025.
MIRUGO WATCH POINT
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In a close endgame, will the former title holder play it safe or try to widen the gap? Watch their choice.
WATCHING CHARACTER
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A strong player who has won one of the seven major titles and played in the three major leagues. MIRUGO focuses on the decisions at critical moments of a player who knows big games.
PROFILE
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A 9-dan of the Nihon Ki-in Central Branch from Nagoya, Aichi. Turned pro in 1976. In 1998, won the 36th Judan by defeating Judan Kato Masao 3-2, taking a first major title. Has played in the Honinbo, Kisei and Meijin leagues, and won the 4th Teikei Group Cup Legend Tournament in 2025. Basic information and records are based on the Nihon Ki-in's official profile (checked 2026-09-24); the watching points are arranged for viewers by the MIRUGO editorial team.
- Rank
- 9-dan
- Affiliation
- Nihon Ki-in, Central Branch
- Hometown
- Nagoya, Aichi
- Date of birth
- 1962-03-17
- Turned pro
- 1976
- Strengths
- Big-stage experience, decisions at critical moments