HONINBO SHUSAKU "INVINCIBLE"

   

     In 1837, at age 8, Shusaku was already almost a player of professional caliber. On January 3, 1840, he received his shodan (first dan professional) diploma.

   The following years, he made steady progress up the ranks, reaching 4 dan in 1844.

   As the official heir to the head of the Honinbo house, Shusaku had an eminent position. His grade also increased, he finally reached 7 dan.

   In 1862, a cholera epidemic swept through Japan. Shusaku tended the patients within the Honinbō house, and fell ill himself, dying of it on August 10. He was only 33 years old.                                                     more

        In April-May 1846 he played against Gennan Inseki, arguably the strongest player of that time.Gennan played a new joseki and Shusaku erred in responding. All the people watching the game thought Gennan was winning, except for one, a doctor. He admitted that he was not skilled in go, but noticed that Gennan's ears became red after a certain move by Shusaku, a sign that Gennan was surprised.  This game is one of the most famous Go games ever played, and the "ear-reddening move" may be the most famous single move in the history of Go.

GAMES PLAYED BY HONINBO SHUSAKU :

 

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CUPA SHUSAKU

SHUSAKU CUP became after  only two edition an international brand. The prizes, number of the participants and not for  last the atmosphere, recomend it one of the biggest tournament in Europe

 
 

     

 

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