Golden Era of Go
The Golden Era of Go is a commonly referred to era of go playing, which took place in Japan from 1844-53. It occurred during the Edo period -- after the Tempo era, but prior to the Meiji Restoration. The period ended after Honinbo Shusaku's thirty game jubango against Ota Yuzo.
Notable events in the Golden Era of Go include: the rise of Honinbo Shuwa & Honinbo Shusaku, the Ear Reddening Game, the advent of Shusaku's Opening, new variations of the Taisha joseki, Shusaku's perfect win record in the 1849 castle games, the Ota Yuzo/Shusaku clash, and the final games of Honinbo Jowa (against Shuwa).
Strong players of the era included:
- Hayashi Hakuei
- Honinbo Jowa
- Honinbo Shuwa
- Honinbo Shusaku
- Inoue Gen'an Inseki
- Ito Showa
- Ota Yuzo
- Sakaguchi Sentoku II
- Yasui Sanchi