Ueki Yoshio

Ueki Yoshio (植木　善大; February 25 1969 -- 2016) was a professional player in the Kansai branch of the Nihon Ki-in. Shodan 1985, 7 dan in 1994, 8 dan in 2001.

Takei Takashi, Tanemura Sayuri and Sakamoto Yasuo are his pupils.

• Nihon Ki-in player profile

Obituary by John Power:

"Ueki Yoshio, a member of the Osaka branch of the Nihon Ki-in, died of cirrhosis of the liver on August 10. Born in Osaka on February 25, 1969, he became a disciple of Yamashita Yorimoto 7P. He qualified as 1-dan in 1985 and reached 8 -dan in 2001."