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Kimio Yamada (山田規三生, born September 9, 1972) is a professional Go player.
[edit] Biography
Yamada became a professional in 1989. He was promoted to 8 dan in 2000, and 9 dan in 2005. He was the first person to be promoted from 8 dan to 9 dan due to 200 wins as an 8 dan in the Nihon Ki-in. Has two older brothers, Wakio Yamada, and Shiho Yamada.
[edit] Promotion Record
| Rank |
Year |
| 1 dan |
1989 |
| 2 dan |
1989 |
| 3 dan |
1990 |
| 4 dan |
1991 |
| 5 dan |
1992 |
| 6 dan |
1993 |
| 7 dan |
1995 |
| 8 dan |
2000 |
| 9 dan |
2006 |
[edit] Titles & Runner Up's
Osaka, Japan
Samsung Cup
