| Inoue Genan Inseki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Inoue Genan Inseki |
| Kanji | 井上幻庵因碩 |
| Born | 1798 Japan |
| Rank | 8 dan |
Gennan Inseki Inoue (井上幻庵因碩 Inoue Genan Inseki, 1798 - 1859) was a Japanese professional go player, and head of the Inoue house from 1824-1846. He proposed a changed numbering that made him the eleventh head (rather than tenth), by including Doseki at the head of the list.
At various times he was known as Hattori Rittetsu, Inoue Ansetsu, Intetsu, Gen(n)an Inseki, Inoue Genan Inseki. A talented player at the highest level, but unlucky in practical terms. He was involved in one of the most famous games, the so-called Ear-reddening game against Honinbo Shusaku.
| Preceded by Inoue Insa Inseki |
Inoue Inseki 1824-1846 |
Succeeded by Inoue Setsuzan Inseki |