Kaku Takagawa

, also known as , was one of the greatest professional Go player of the 20th century. He has the honorary Honinbo (本因坊) title.

 Notable titles 
DomesticTitle  Wins  Runners-up Meijin (Grand Master, hosted by Asahi Shinbun) 1 (1968)  1 (1969) HoninbōThe honorary title was granted because he won for 5 consecutive seasons  9 (1952–1960)  3 (1961, 1963, 1964) Oza (King)  1 (1954)  1 (1961) Judan (10-dan)  1 (1965)  1 (1966) NHK Cup  1 (1966)  2 (1954, 1959)

 Books 
How to Play Go, Nihon Ki-in 1956 review, used copies, cover
Vital Points of Go, Nihon Ki-in 1958 review
The Power of the Star-Point () 
Improve Your Intuition () Volume 1, () Volume 2, () Volume 3.

Notes

Other websites
GoGameWorld Profile
GoBase Profile
Sensei's Library Profile
Collected Games

Category:1915 births
Category:1986 deaths
Category:Japanese Go players