Atsushi Tsuruyama | |
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Full name | Atsushi Tsuruyama |
Kanji | 鶴山淳志 |
Kana | ツルヤマアツシ |
Born | August 31, 1981 Kumamoto, Japan |
Teacher | Cho Chikun |
Turned pro | 1999 |
Rank | 6 dan |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
Atsushi Tsuruyama (鶴山淳志 Tsuruyama Atsushi) (born August 31, 1981 in Kumamoto, Japan) is a professional Go player.
Atsushi turned professional in 1999 and was promoted to 2 dan in the same year. In 2004, Atsushi was awarded a prize for having the highest winning percentage among Japanese professionals. His record was 27 wins and 9 losses, totaling to a 75% win ratio. In the same year he reached his 200th career win. Atsushi participated in the 10th Samsung Cup in 2005 as a Japan representative.