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Nakane Naoyuki
Nakane Naoyuki9-dan
"A Central region force who came close to the Okan 2 times."
A Central region 9-dan who reached the Okan challenger decision match 2 years in a row. Faces elder statesman Hane Yasumasa 9-dan in Okan Preliminary A on Oct 8.
MIRUGO WATCH POINT
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Against Hane Yasumasa 9-dan, watch where he goes for territory against the elder statesman's thick play.
WATCHING CHARACTER
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Reached 600 career wins in 2018. MIRUGO focuses on the competitive strength with which he has climbed through the Okan, and his tenacious reading in the middle game.
PROFILE
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A 9-dan of the Nihon Ki-in Central Branch, from Nishio, Aichi. Turned pro in 1988. Reached the Okan challenger decision match in 2005 and 2006, and the main tournament of the 35th Tengen in 2008. Has reached 600 career wins as of 2018. Faces Hane Yasumasa 9-dan in Okan Preliminary A on Oct 8. Basic information and records are based on the Nihon Ki-in's official profile (checked 2026-10-04); the watching points are arranged for viewers by the MIRUGO editorial team.
- Rank
- 9-dan
- Affiliation
- Nihon Ki-in, Central Branch
- Hometown
- Nishio, Aichi
- Date of birth
- 1972-11-19
- Turned pro
- 1988
- Strengths
- Climbing through the Okan
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