Ida Atsushi
Ida Atsushi (伊田篤史, b. 15 March 1994) is a Japanese, professional 8-dan of the Nihon Ki-in, Chubu branch. He was a pupil of Baba Shigeru 9d. In February 2013, he was awarded the Kido Rising Star prize.
In 2009, he started his professional career with an ll-game winning streak. In 2012, Ida participated in the 2012 BC Card Cup, advancing to the main tournament where he beat Peng Quan in the first round. The same year, he held the 4th best record among Japanese professionals. In 2013, he won a place in the Honinbo League and was promoted from 4- to 7-dan as a result. He completed the league with a 6-1 record, won a playoff against Yamashita Keigo, earning promotion to 8 dan and will challenge Iyama Yuta starting in May 2014. On April 22, 2015, he won the 53rd Judan title match against Takao Shinji with a 3-2 record, and will be promoted to 9 dan if he succesfully defends his title in 2016. With this victory, he became the youngest Judan in history.
Ida Atsushi is the youngest NHK cup winner at the age of 20. He beat Ichiriki Ryo in the final of the 52nd NHK Cup.
Rank Promotion
- 2009: 1-dan
- 2010: 2-dan
- 2011: 3-dan
- 2013: 4-dan
- 2013-09-05: 7-dan, for entering in the 69th Honinbo League
- 2014: 8-dan for challenging for the 69th Honinbo.
Titles
- 2015-03-15: 62nd NHK Cup d. Ichiriki Ryo
- 2015-04-22: Winner of the 53th Judan title
Career Statistics
Year | Total | Win | Loss | Win % |
---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 78.3% |
2010 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 54.2% |
2011 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 63.3% |
2012 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 75.0% |
2013 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 62.2% |
Total | 158 | 106 | 52 | 68.6% |
Notes
- Nihon Kiin
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