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Minoru Kitani
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Minoru Kitani (木谷 実, Kitani Minoru, January 25, 1909 – December 19, 1975) was one of the most celebrated professional Go players and teachers of the game of Go in the twentieth century in Japan.
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Minoru Kitani | |
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Full name | Minoru Kitani |
Kanji | 木谷実 |
Born | (1909-01-25)January 25, 1909 Kobe, Japan |
Died | December 19, 1975(1975-12-19) (aged 66) Japan |
Teacher | Tamejiro Suzuki |
Pupil | List of Minoru Kitani pupils |
Turned pro | 1924 |
Rank | 9 Dan |
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