Hiroaki Tōno

Hiroaki Tōno
Full nameHiroaki Tōno
Kanji東野弘昭
Born(1939-08-22)August 22, 1939
Manchukuo
DiedJune 16, 2025(2025-06-16) (aged 85)
Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
ResidenceOsaka, Japan
TeacherUtaro Hashimoto
Turned pro1951
Rank9 dan
AffiliationKansai Ki-in

Hiroaki Tōno (東野 弘昭, Tōno Hiroaki; August 22, 1939 – June 16, 2025) was a Japanese professional Go player. He was born in Japanese-occupied Manchukuo, and was raised in Ehime Prefecture.

Biography

Tōno became a professional in 1951. In 1970, he became a 9 dan. He was affiliated with the Kansai Ki-in. He died of heart failure at a hospital in Suita, on June 16, 2025, at the age of 85.[1]

Title and runners-up

Title Years Held
Current 1
Japan NHK Cup 1979
Defunct 2
Japan Kansai Ki-in Championship 1987, 1989
Japan Hayago Meijin 1975
Title Years Lost
Current 1
Japan NHK Cup 1999

References

  1. ^ 囲碁プロ棋士・東野弘昭さん死去　85歳　本紙「つぎの一手」の出題担う (in Japanese)


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