60545 He defeated one opponent after the other with his Heimei style that struck a balance by factoring in the komi system and achieved a legendary nine consecutive titles.
60546 Following ten years of unflagging toil after his defeat to Hashimoto, Sakata blocked Takagawa's tenth consecutive win.
60547 His sharp style earned him the nickname of 'razorblade' and his aptitude for instantly seeing the moves took the world by storm, while as Honinbo Eiju he came close to Takagawa's record with seven successive titles.
60548 During this time, he achieved a major record of 17 consecutive game wins, that still stands today.
60549 Sakata's reign was finally eclipsed by the young powerhouse, Kaiho Rin.
60550 He had already beaten Sakata in the Meijin Tournament and jumped to the top spot in the Honinbo tournament as well.
60551 With the arrival of Rin and his feats, go suddenly enjoyed a period of rejuvenation.
60552 Yoshio Ishida, who earned the nickname "the computer" for his remarkable ability to judge game situations, was inspired by Rin's performances.
60553 His capture of the Honinbo title at the age of 22 is a record he still holds today.
60554 He won five consecutive titles to become the third person to earn the name of Honorary Honinbo.
60555 Ishida and fellow Minoru Kitani Dojo prodigies Masao Kato and Masaki Takemiya were called "the Trio" and they successively claimed the Honinbo title.
60556 Takemiya's "Uchu" style has a highly romantic early-game strategy, while Kato forcefully attacks in a so-called "Koroshiya" style.
60557 Cho Chikun, from the same Kitani Dojo, started attracting attention early and is the current Honinbo.
60558 He has recorded six consecutive Honinbo titles and eight career titles.
60559 He is skeptical of established playing methods and has cultivated his own unique style from scratch.