Takanashi Seiken

(高梨 聖健, b.1971-05-14 in Shizuoka Prefecture) Japanese 9 dan, winner (2001) of 31st Shinei, beating Kim Sujun. His wife is Izawa Akino.

His career progression was: 1 and 2 dan in 1989, 3 dan in 1990, 4 dan in 1992, 5 dan in 1994, 6 dan in 1996, 7 dan in 2000, 8 dan in 2002, 9 dan in 2018.

In 2006 Takanashi reached 400 wins in his career and in 2008 reached the final for the 15th Agon Cup Title, but lost to Cho U.

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