November 13,2023/ The prime minister`s award, The 82th Ranking Series group-A ,
The prime minister`s award
Fujii Ryuou,Meijin was awarded the prime minister`s award. He is the second professional player to be awarded after Habu 9-dan.
The 82th Ranking Series group-A
The 82th Ranking Series group-A- Toyoshima 9-dan Vs Amahiko Satou 9-dan was held at Nagoya Game place. Game form was opposition form. Satou 9-dan chose 4th file rook. Toyoshima 9-dan won with 76 moves. Toyoshima 9-dan`s score in ranking series was 5 wins. Satou 9-dan`s was 1 win , 4 loses.
November 14,2023/ The 73th Oushou title challenger deciding League,
The 73th Oushou title challenger deciding League- Habu 9-dan Vs Nagase 9-dan was held at Tokyo Shogi Kaikan . Game form was double static rook true ability game . Habu 9-dan won with 113 moves. Habu 9-dan`s score in Oushou title series was 4 wins 2 loses. Nagase 9-dan`s was 4 wins 1 lose.
November 16,2023/ Shogi Day Ceremony, Shogi Honors Prize, Promotion, 82th Ranking Series group-A ,
Shogi Day Ceremony
Shogi Day ceremony was held at Tokyo Shogi Kaikan. People who contributed to promotion of shogi were presented to letter of appreciation by Japan Shogi Association. Japan shogi Association honored professional Shogi players for Shogi Honors prize, length of service award, celebration of longevity . After ceremony, They held the conferment ceremony for certificate of promotion instructor.
Letter of appreciation recipients
Mr. Okumura: president of Kamata Shogi club
Mr. Kawakami : Chairman of Kadokawa culture promotion foundation
Mr. shimodaira: Executive chairman of shimokita Meijin Tournament
Mr. Takei : Former director of Japan shogi Association
Mr. Nakano : President of Nakano Life and Culture Research Institute
Mr. Naraoka : Secretary of Japan Shogi Association Aomori Branch Alliance
Mr. Musashi: president of Japan Shogi Association Fukushima Branch Alliance.
Mr. Muraoka: President of Japan Shogi Association Tendou Branch
(Company)
HEROZ CO.LTD
Professional Players
88 years old
Saeki 9-dan
77 years old
Nakahara 16th permanent Meijin
Kazuo Ishida 9-dan
Length of Service Award
50 years
Aono 9-dan
40 years
Morishita 9-dan
25 years
Matsuo 8-dan
Aya Fujita Ladies 2-dan
Shogi Honor prize
Syuji Satou 8-dan
Iizuka 8-dan
Takumi Itou 7-dan
Kei Honda 6-dan
Hiroshi Yamamoto 5-dan
Sae Itou Ladies 4-dan
Marika Nakamura Ladies 4-dan
Erika Tukada Ladies 2-dan
Aki Wada Ladies 2-dan
New Promotion Instructor
Mr.Yamashita Mr.Shitara Mr. Satou Mr.Uotani Mr. Kobari
Shogi Honors Prize
Tomioka 8-dan received Shogi Honors Prize because he made his 600th win in the official game.
His score : 1245 games: 600 wins 645 loses
a wining rate: 0.482
Promotion,
Hirose 8- dan promoted to 9-dan.
Game: The 49 th Kiou title challenger deciding tournament
Opponent: Takumi Itou 7-dan.
Reason: 250th win after promoted to 8-dan
82th Ranking Series group-A
The 82th Ranking Series group-A- Sugai 8-dan Vs Yuki Sasaki 8-dan was held at Kansai Shogi Kaikan. Game form was opposition form. Sugai 8-dan chose 3rd file rook. Sugai 8-dan won with 135 moves. Sugai 8-dan`s score in ranking series was 4 wins 1 lose. Sasaki 8-dan`s was 2 wins 3 loses.
November 18, 2023/ The second game of 31th Kuroshikitoka 3 game series ,
The second game of 31th Kurashikitoka 3 game series - Satomi Kurashiki Toka Vs Nishiyama Ladies 4 crowns was held at Kurashiki City Geibunkan in Kurashiki city. Game form was double swinging rook. Satomi Kurashikitoka chose opposing rook. Nishiyama Ladies 4 crowns chose central rook. Satomi Kurashikitoka won with 171 moves. She defended title. Score was two wins in a row.
November 19 ,2023/ The73th NHK Cup -2nd Round -16 game,
JT Japan Shogi Series Final
The73th NHK Cup -2nd Round -16 game
The 73th NHK shogi tournament- Yasumitsu Satou 9-dan Vs Yasuhiro Masuda 7-dan was held on TV program. Game form was double wing attack. Masuda 7-dan won with 99 moves
JT Japan
Shogi Series Final
The 44th Japan Shogi Series Final- Fujii JT Champion Vs Itotani 8-dan was held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Game form was bishop exchange. Fujii JT champion won with 149 moves. He has won JT Champion for two years in a row.