| Full name | Akira Ishida |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 石田章 |
| Born | May 23, 1949 Tokyo, Japan |
| Teacher | Fukuda Masayoshi |
| Turned pro | 1966 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Akira Ishida (石田章 Ishida Akira) (born May 23, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Go player. He is also the co-author of the go strategy book Attack and Defense.
Ishida was a student of Fukuda Masayoshi when he became an insei. 8 years after becoming an insei, Ishida became a pro in 1966. He was promoted quickly, reaching 9 dan in 1982. In 1972, he won the Oteai's top section, and later went on to win two straight Shinjin-O titles in 1978 and 1979. Two years later, he won another title, the Shin-Ei. He won the "Best Technique Award" from Kido on three occasions. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1966 | |
| 2 dan | 1967 | |
| 3 dan | 1968 | |
| 4 dan | 1970 | |
| 5 dan | 1971 | |
| 6 dan | 1973 | |
| 7 dan | 1975 | |
| 8 dan | 1979 | |
| 9 dan | 1982 |
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | 1 |
| Shinjin-O | 1978, 1979 |
| Defunct | 1 |
| Shin-Ei | 1981 |