Akira Nishio Explained

Akira Nishio
Native Name:西尾明
Born:September 30, 1979
Hometown:Yokohama
Badge No:248
Rank:7-dan
Teacher Rank:9-dan
Meijinclass:C1
Ryuoclass:4
Jsa:248

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He is currently serving as an executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.

Nishio introduces shogi theory in the English language through his blog Shogi Openings and his occasional posts on Facebook.[1]

Early life

Nishio was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on September 30, 1979.[2] He finished runner up in the in 1988 as a third-grade elementary school student, and made the semi-finals of the same tournament two years later.[3]

In September 1990, Nishio entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional Teruichi Aono. He was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 1995, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in April 2003 after finishing runner up in the 32nd 3-dan League with a record of 11 wins and 7 losses.[4]

Shogi professional

Promotion history

Nishio's promotion history is as follows:[5]

JSA director

Nishio was elected to the Japan Shogi Association's board of directors for a two-year term as an executive director in June 2019.[6] He was re-elected to additional two-year terms in June 2021[7] and June 2023.[8]

Bibliography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Akira Nishio. Facebook. 2016-09-20. 2018-02-27.
  2. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Nishio Akira. ja:棋士データベース: 西尾明. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Nishio. Japan Shogi Association. February 15, 2019.
  3. Book: Geneki Purō Kishi DētaBukku 2016 [Ge] Ta-Wa Gyō]. ja:現役プロ棋士データブック2016 [下] た-わ行. ja. 2016 Active Shogi Professional Databook [Last volume] Letter "Ta" to letter "Wa". 2015. 22. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. B019SSNKVA. February 15, 2019.
  4. Web site: Dai Sanjūrokkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisenninen Jūgatsu kara Nisensannen Sangatsu. ja:第32回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2002年10月～2003年3月. ja. 32nd apprentice school 3-dan league: October 2002 to March 2003. 2003. Japan Shogi Association. February 15, 2019.
  5. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Nishio Akira Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 西尾明 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Nishio Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. February 15, 2019.
  6. Web site: Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shinyakuin no Oshirase. ja:日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ. ja. New JSA officers announced. June 7, 2019. Japan Shogi Association. June 8, 2019.
  7. Web site: Dai Nanajūnikai Tsūjō Sōkai Gohōkoku. ja:第72回通常総会ご報告. ja. Report on 72nd General Meeting. June 4, 2021. Japan Shogi Association. December 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shiyakuin no Oshirase. ja:日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ. ja. Announcement of New Japan Shogi Association Board Members. June 9, 2023. Japan Shogi Association. June 20, 2023.

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