| Fullname | Toshio Sakai |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 酒井利雄 |
| Birth date | 1920 |
| Birth place | Japan |
| Death date | 1983 |
| Rank | 8 dan |
Toshio Sakai (酒井 利雄, Sakai Toshio) was a professional Go player. Sakai was promoted to 6 dan in 1970.[1]
Biography
He had 3 brothers, Sakai Michiharu, Sakai Yasuo and Sakai Yoshimitsu. Some players he taught include Baba Shigeru, Ito Yoji, Hikosaka Naoto, Hiroe Katsuhiko, Okumura Hideo, Hamanaka Takamitsu, Akedo Kazumi, Ikezaki Tokinori, and Hotta Seiji.[1]
Titles & runners-up
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 4 |
| Okan | 1950 |
| Okan | 1952 |
| Okan | 1954 |
| Okan | 1955 |
Was never a runner-up to any tournament[1]
References
- ^ "Toshio Sakai - professional Go player". Gambiter. Retrieved 13 February 2024.