Ida Atsushi

Ida Atsushi (伊田篤史, b. 15 March 1994) is a Japanese, professional 9-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 11-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 to challenge Iyama Yuta. For becoming the challenger, he earned promotion to 8 dan. On April 22, 2015, he won the 53rd Judan title match against Takao Shinji with a 3-2 record, 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 62nd 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.
• 2022: 9-dan

Titles

• 2015-03-15: 62nd NHK Cup d. Ichiriki Ryo
• 2015-04-22: Winner of the 53th Judan title

Career Statistics

Personal life

Isa married Mannami Nao 4p on 12 Feb 2018. They have one daughter, born on 27 Aug 2020.

Notes

• Japanese Wikipedia
• Nihon Kiin profile
• Ida commentated on Game 2 of the 47th Gosei title match