Asami Ueno facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asami Ueno |
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| Kanji | 上野愛咲美 | |||||||||||||
| Born | 26 October 2001 Nakano, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Teacher | Kazunari Fujisawa | |||||||||||||
| Rank | 6 dan | |||||||||||||
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in | |||||||||||||
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Asami Ueno (上野愛咲美, Ueno Asami) was born on October 26, 2001. She is a professional Go player from Japan. She joined the Nihon Ki-in in 2016. The Nihon Ki-in is the main organization for Go in Japan.
Asami Ueno has a younger sister named Risa Ueno. Risa also became a professional Go player in April 2019.
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Asami Ueno's Go Journey
Becoming a Top Player
Asami Ueno started playing Go at a young age. Go is a strategy board game for two players. It is popular in East Asia. Professional Go players are experts who compete in tournaments.
In 2018, Asami Ueno achieved a big win. She defeated Xie Yimin to get the Women's Kisei title. This title is one of the most important in women's Go. She was the youngest player ever to win this title. Because of this success, she was promoted to 2 dan. A "dan" rank shows a player's skill level. She also received the Rookie Award for new players.
Defending Titles and Setting Records
Asami Ueno continued her success in 2019. She played against Rina Fujisawa and won. This meant she kept her Women's Kisei title. Later that year, she beat Rina Fujisawa again. This time, she won the Women's Honinbo title. This is another major Go championship.
She also reached the finals of the Dragon Star tournament. This was a new record for any female Go player. No other woman had gone so far in this tournament before. Her achievements were so impressive that she held a press conference. It took place at the Japan National Press Club. She was the first Go player and the youngest person to do this.
Recent Achievements
Asami Ueno continues to be a strong player. She has won many matches and titles. Her skill and dedication make her one of the top Go players. She inspires many young people to play Go.
In 2022, she won a bronze medal at the Asian Games. She was part of the Women's team for Go. This shows her talent on an international stage.
External links
- Nihon Ki-in profile (in Japanese)
