Hon'inbō Dōsaku (本因坊道策, 1645–1702) was a professional Go player. Dōsaku was one of the greatest Go players in history. He was born in the Iwami Province...

becoming head of their house, or after their retirement. The house Honinbo (本因坊) had no such tradition, although heads would often take one character from...

Honinbo, Dōsaku (道策, 1677-1702) appointed successor, Dōteki (道的) (died early) appointed successor, Sakugen(策元) 5th Honinbo, Dōchi (道知, 1702-1727) 6th...

of Hiroshima’ (広島三才) together with Rai Sanyō (頼山陽) and Honinbō Shūsaku (本因坊秀策). In his later years he travelled to Osaka and his fame in tea circles increased...