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.

60560    He is becoming a target for younger players, who also emulate his stern playing demeanor.