Kunio Yonenaga
Kunio Yonenaga (米長 邦雄, Yonenaga Kunio, June 10, 1943 - December 18, 2012) was a Japanese professional shogi player and president of Japan Shogi Association (May, 2005 - December 18, 2012). He received an honorary title Lifetime Kisei due to his remarkable results in the Kisei title tournament. He is a former Meijin and 10-dan.
| Kunio Yonenaga | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 米長 邦雄 |
| Born | June 10, 1943 |
| Hometown | Masuho, Yamanashi |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Died | December 18, 2012 (aged 69) |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | April 1, 1963 (aged 19) |
| Badge Number | 92 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Retired | December 17, 2003 (aged 56) |
| Teacher | Yūji Sasei (Honorary 9-dan) |
| Lifetime titles | Lifetime Kisei |
| Major titles won | 19 |
| Tournaments won | 16 |
| Career record | 1103–800 (.580) |
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| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
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