Go Background

• 5 years old

  Began playing Go

  Began attending a Go class based on a recommendation by his grandpa, a ranked Go player.

• April 2015, Age 6

  Began taking Go lessons on Cafetalk

  Had been taking English lessons, but began taking Go lessons as well after finding a teacher.

• May 2016

  Became a Cafetalk Go scholarship student Interview #1

  "Improved his Go skills thanks to the spot on advice from his tutors."

• Jun. 2016

  Competed in Tokyo's Junior Group Go Championship. Placed 3rd in the Class C, Elementary School division

  "Created a team with 3 classmates from his elementary school and worked hard as the captain."

• Jun. 2016

  Scholarship Program Interview Shoot

  "I was nervous, but it was fun."

• Oct. 2016

  Upcoming Tournaments

  Taishi plans to compete in the Lotte Kids Go Tournament and other official level determining tournaments.