Akira Watanabe (shogi) explained

Akira Watanabe
Native Name:渡辺明
Born:April 23, 1984
Hometown:Katsushika
Badge No:235
Teacher:Kazuharu Shoshi
Teacher Rank:7-dan
Rank:9-dan
No Titles:31
Tournaments:11
Meijinclass:A
Ryuoclass:1
Jsa:235
Website:https://blog.goo.ne.jp/kishi-akira

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former holder of the Meijin, Kisei, Ōshō, Ōza, Kiō and Ryūō titles. He is also a Lifetime Kiō and a Lifetime Ryūō title holder.

Early life

Watanabe was born on April 23, 1984, in Katsushika, Tokyo.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father, who was an amateur 5-dan ranked player.[2] [3] He won the in 1994 as a fourth-grade student at Hokizuka Elementary School.[4] He was the first fourth-grade winner in the history of the tournament.

That same year Watanabe took the entrance exam for the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school. Part of his test was a game against future women's professional Sayuri Takebe, who was member of the apprentice school at the time. The entire game was played at an extremely fast pace, with Watanabe winning in less than two minutes. Watanabe passed the entrance exam and entered the apprentice school as a 6-kyū protegee of shogi professional Kazuharu Shoshi.

Shogi professional

Watanabe was promoted to the rank of professional 4-dan on April 1, 2000, at the age of 15 after winning the 26th 3-dan league (October 1999 to March 2000) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses, thus becoming the fourth junior high school student after Hifumi Katō, Kōji Tanigawa and Yoshiharu Habu to become a shogi professional.[5]

Watanabe made his first appearance in a major title match in October 2003 when he challenged Habu for the Ōza title. Watanabe led the match 2 games to 1 before Habu won the last two games to defend his title.[6] Even though he lost the match, Watanabe was called "The man who made Habu shake" (羽生を震えさせた男, habu wo furuesaseta otoko) because Habu's hand visibly shook when making the winning move during the deciding fifth game.[2]

In December 2004, Watanabe won his first major title when he defeated the defending Ryūō title holder Toshiyuki Moriuchi 4 games to 3. Moriuchi was also the reigning Meijin and Ōshō title holder at the time. Watanabe was 20 years 8 months old at the time, thus making him the third youngest major title holder ever.[7]

In 2005, Watanabe defended his Ryūō title for the first time when he defeated challenger Kazuki Kimura 4 games to 0. As a result, Watanabe became the youngest person ever to be promoted to the rank of 9-dan at the age of twenty-one years and seven months.[3]

In March 2007, Watanabe defeated computer shogi program Bonanza to win the first JSA-sanctioned game between a computer shogi program and a top shogi professional. Bonanza was the reigning World Computer Shogi Champion, while Watanabe was the reigning Ryūō title holder.[8]

Watanabe became the first person to qualify for the Lifetime Ryūō title in December 2008 after winning the title for the fifth consecutive time. He defeated Habu (the reigning Meijin, Ōza, Ōshō, and Kisei title holder) 4 games to 3 to win the 21st Ryūō title match. Habu won the first three games, but Watanabe came back to win the final four to defend his title, and become the first player ever to win a 7-game major title match after losing the first three games. The match was billed as the "Winner Becomes the First Lifetime Ryūō Match" because a win by Habu would have been his seventh Ryūō title overall, thus making him the first Lifetime Ryūō.[9] [10] [11]

In 2011, Watanabe challenged Toshiaki Kubo for the 36th Kiō title, but lost the match 3 games to 1.[12] Two years later in 2013, Watanabe challenged Masataka Gōda for the 38th Kio title. Watanabe defeated Gōda to not only win his first Kiō title, but also to become only the eighth player in history to become a "3-crown": a player who simultaneously holds three major titles.[13] Watanabe successfully defended his Kiō title in 2014 against Hiroyuki Miura,[14] in 2015 against Habu,[15] in 2016 against Amahiko Satō[16] and in 2017 against Shōta Chida.[17] Watanabe's victory over Chida was his fifth consecutive over all, making him only the second player ever to qualify for the Lifetime Kiō title.[18]

In 20122013, Watanabe won the 62nd Ōshō Challenger League tournament with a record of 6 wins and 0 losses to advance to the title match against Yasumitsu Satō.[19] In the title match, Watanabe defeated Satō 4 games to 1 to win the Ōshō title for the first time.[20] The following year, Watanabe faced challenger Habu in the 63rd Ōshō title match, and successfully defended his title by the score of 4 games to 3.[21] Watanabe, however, was unable to defend his title for a second consecutive year when he lost the 64th Ōshō title in seven games to challenger Gōda.[22]

In November 2018, Watanabe defeated Tatsuya Sugai to win the 39th . It was Watanabe's second time winning the tournament: he won the 35th JT Nihon Series in 2014.[23] The following month he defeated Tetsurō Itodani in single game playoff to earn the right to challenge Kubo for the 68th Ōshō title.[24] Although Watanabe, Itodani and Akihito Hirose all finished the 68th Ōshō Challenger League tournament with records of 4 wins and 2 losses, only the two highest seeded players advance to a playoff per tournament rules in the event of a tie.[25] In January 2019, Watanabe became the 55th shogi professional to reach 600 career wins,[26] and in February 2019, he recaptured the Ōshō title for the 3rd time overall and the first time in five years by defeating defending champion Kubo 4 games to none.[27]

In JuneJuly 2019, Watanabe was the challenger to Masayuki Toyoshima in the 90th Kisei title match. Toyoshima won the first game of the match, but Watanabe came back to win the next three games and capture the Kisei title for the first time. With the victory, Watanabe returned to being a 3-crown title holder.[28]

In November 2019, Watanabe defeated Hirose in the finals of the 40th JT Nihon Series to repeat as tournament champion and win the tournament's five million Japanese yen first prize.[29] [30]

Watanabe successfully defended his Kiō title in JanuaryMarch 2020 by defeating Kei Honda 3 games to 1 to win the 45th Kiō title match.[31]

In JanuaryMarch 2020, Watanabe and Hirose met once again in the 69th Ōshō title match. Watanabe was trailing 3 games to 2 after five games, but won the next two games to defend his Ōshō title.[32]

In JuneJuly 2020, Watanabe defended his Kisei title against Sōta Fujii, but lost the match 3 games to 1.[33] In JuneAugust 2020, Watanabe successfully challenged for the 78th Meijin title, defeating defending Meijin title holder Toyoshima 4 games to 2 to win the Meijin title for the first time.[34]

Watanabe successfully defended his Ōshō title on March 14, 2021, by defeating challenger Takuya Nagase 4 games to 2 to win the 70th Ōshō title.[35] A few days later on March 17, Watanabe successfully defended his Kiō title by defeating challenger 3 games to 1 to win the 46th Kiō title.[36] The victory over Itodani gave Watanable his 28th major title overall and moved him into sole 4th place on list of all-time major title winners. In AprilJune 2021, Watanabe successfully defended his Meijin title by defeating challenger Shintarō Saitō 4 games to 1 in the 79th Meijin title match.[37]

In JuneJuly 2021, Watanabe and met for the second consecutive year in Kisei title, with Watababe being the challenger this time. Watanabe's challenge was unsuccessful and he lost the match 3 games to none.[38] The defeat also was the first time in a major titles match that Watanabe was unable to win a single game.[39]

Watanabe and began the year 2022 by facing each other yet again in the 71st Ōshō title match (JanuaryFebruary 2022), but Fujii won the match 4 games to none to take Watanabe's Ōshō title.[40] Watanabe was more successful in defending his Kiō title and defeated challenger 3 games to 1 to win the 47th Kiō title match in March 2022.[41] In AprilMay 2022, Watanabe won his third consecutive Meijin title by defeating challenger 4 games to 1 for the second year in a row in the 80th Meijin title match.[42]

Watanabe faced in the 48th Kiō title match (FebruaryMarch 2023), but was unable to win the title for the eleventh consecutive time, losing the match 3 games to 1.[43] The two faced each other in the 81st Meijin title match (AprilJune 2023) and once again Watanabe was unable to defend his title, losing his Meijin title to Fujii 4 games to 1.[44]

Promotion history

The promotion history for Watanabe is as follows:[45]

Titles and other championships

Watanabe has appeared in major title matches a total of 44 times and has won 31 major titles. He has won the Ryūō title eleven times and the Kiō ten times, thus qualifying for the Lifetime Ryūō and Lifetime Kiō titles. He has also won the Ōshō five times, the Meijin title three times, and the Ōza and Kisei titles once each.[46] In addition to major titles, Watanabe has won 11 other shogi championships during his career.[47]

Major titles

Title Years Number of times overall
Ryūō200412, 20151611
Meijin2020223
Kiō201221 10
Ōshō201213, 2018205
Ōza20111
Kisei20191

Other championships

Tournament Years Number of times
2005, 2007, 2011, 20144
NHK Cup20121
20081
20121
2014, 2018193
20051
Note: Tournaments marked with an asterisk (*) are no longer held.

Awards and honors

Watanabe has received a number of Japan Shogi Association Annual Shogi Awards throughout his career. He has received the "Best New Player" award (2002), the "Player of the Year" award (2012 and 2019[48]), the "Excellent Player" award (2005, 2008, 2010–11, 2015, 2018,[49] 2020, 2022 and 2023[50]), the "Game of the Year" award (2008, 2011–12, 2015, 2018 and 2020), the "Fighting-spirit" award (2003 and 2006), the "Most Games Won" award (2005), the "Most Games Played" award (2010), The "Most Consecutive Games Won" award (2019) and the "Distinguished Service" award (2004).[51]

Year-end prize money and game fee ranking

Watanabe has finished in the "Top 10" of the JSA's each year since 2004, and in the "Top 3" eighteen of those times. He was the top money winner in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

Year Amount Rank
2004 ¥24,420,000 6th[52]
2005 ¥61,940,000 3rd[53]
2006 ¥56,540,000 4th
2007 ¥80,320,000 2nd[54]
2008 ¥62,520,000 2nd[55]
2009 ¥56,050,0002nd[56]
2010 ¥62,400,000 2nd[57]
2011 ¥83,650,000 2nd[58]
2012 ¥71,970,000 2nd[59]
2013 ¥102,550,000 1st[60]
2014 ¥66,840,000 3rd[61]
2015 ¥45,770,000 3rd[62]
2016 ¥73,900,000 2nd[63]
2017 ¥75,340,000 1st[64]
2018 ¥51,190,000 3rd[65]
2019 ¥65,140,000 3rd[66]
2020 ¥80,430,0002nd[67]
2021 ¥81,940,000 1st[68] [69]
2022 ¥70,630,000 2nd[70] [71]
2023 ¥45,620,000 2nd[72]

Personal life

In May 2004, Watanabe married Megumi Ina and the couple's eldest was born during the summer that same year. Ina is the younger sister of shogi professional Yūsuke Ina and is also a comic book author. The couple met when Ina was an apprentice female shogi professional and became friends due to their shared interest in tsumeshogi.[73] [74] [75]

Watanabe is a fan of horse racing as well as professional soccer, even traveling to overseas venues to attend games. He obtained a Class 4 soccer referee license because of his son's interest the game and has served as head referee at some elementary school games.[76] [77] Watanabe also started the Japan Shogi Association's futsal club.[78]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Watanabe Akira. ja:棋士データベース: 渡辺明. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Watanabe. Japan Shogi Association. October 30, 2017.
  2. News: . Shin-Ryūō ni Hatachi no Watanabe Rokudan Sanbanme no Nenshō Kiroku. ja:新竜王に20歳の渡辺六段 3番目の年少記録. ja. New Ryuo 20-year-old Watanabe 6-dan, 3rd youngest ever to win a major title. December 28, 2014. Asahi Shimbun. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20041229121705/http://www.asahi.com/shougi/news/TKY200412280267.html. December 29, 2004. November 3, 2017.
  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. 70. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. B019SSNKVA. November 3, 2017.
  4. Web site: Shōgakusei Shōgi Meijinsen Rekidai Yūshōsha Ichiran. ja:小学生将棋名人戦 歴代優勝者一覧. ja. Elementary School Student Meijin Tournament: List of Winners. Japan Shogi Association. November 2, 2017.
  5. Book: Shōgi Taitorusen Sanjūnenshi 1998-2013. ja:将棋タイトル戦30年史 1998～2013年編. ja. 30 Year History of Shogi Major Title Matches: Years 1998-2013. 2014. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 87. 978-4-8399-5097-2. Google Books. November 2, 2017.
  6. Web site: Dai Gojuikki Ōzasen. ja:第51期王座戦. ja. 51st Oza Title Match. Japan Shogi Association. November 3, 2017.
  7. Web site: Taitoru Kakutoku no Neshō Kiroku. ja:タイトル獲得の年少記録. ja. All-time Youngest Major Title Winners. December 2004. Japan Shogi Association. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050112120806/http://www.shogi.or.jp/osirase/news/2004-12.html. January 12, 2005. November 3, 2017.
  8. News: . Computer no match for the king of 'shogi'. March 22, 2007. The Japan Times. Kyodo News. November 9, 2017.
  9. Web site: Dai Nijūikki Ryūōsen ... Watanabe Ryūō, Bōei. "Eisei Ryūō" no Shikaku wo Kakutoku.. ja:第21期竜王戦 ... 渡辺竜王, 防衛。｢永世竜王｣の資格を獲得。. ja. 21st Ryūō Tournament ... Watanabe Ryūō defends title. Qualifies for "Lifetime Ryūō" title.. December 19, 2008. Igo & Shogi Channel. November 9, 2017.
  10. Web site: Dai Nijūikki Ryūōsen: Nanaban Shōbū. ja:第21期竜王戦:七番勝負. ja. 21st Ryūō Title Match. 2008. Japan Shogi Association. November 9, 2017.
  11. News: . Habu Nikan ga Ryūō Chōsensha ni "Eisei Nakakan" Mezasu. ja:羽生二冠が竜王挑戦者に ｢永世七冠｣ 目指す. ja. Habu 2-crown becomes challenger for Ryūō title, aims to become the first "Lifetime 7-crown". September 8, 2017. Sports Hochi. 羽生二冠は2008年, 渡辺竜王を相手に「勝った方が初代永世竜王」というシリーズを戦い, 開幕3連勝を飾りながら4連敗で喫した [Habu 2-crown was also the challenger to Watanabe Ryūō in 2008 in a match which was billed as the "Winner becomes the First Lifetime Ryūō" match. Habu won the first three games, but lost the next four.]. November 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109134428/http://www.hochi.co.jp/topics/20170908-OHT1T50304.html. November 9, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  12. News: . Kubo Kiō ga Sanrenpa, Watanabe Ryūō Kudasu, Shōgi･Dai Sanjūroku Kiōsen. ja:久保棋王が3連覇, 渡辺竜王下す 将棋･第36期棋王戦. 36th Kiō Match: Kubo Kiō defeats Watanabe Ryūō to hold title for 3rd consecutive year.. ja. March 18, 2011. Asahi Shimbun. December 14, 2017.
  13. News: . Watanabe Ōshō ga Shijō Hachininme Sankan! Kiōi Dasshu, Sangatsu dake de Nikan. ja:渡辺王将が史上8人目3冠! 棋王位奪取, 3月だけで2冠. Watanabe Ōshō captures the Kiō title to become only the 8th professional ever to simultaneously hold 3 or more major titles! Captures two major titles in March alone. ja. March 25, 2013. Sports Nippon. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130329111820/http://www.sponichi.co.jp/society/news/2013/03/25/kiji/K20130325005471350.html. March 29, 2013. December 14, 2017.
  14. News: . Watanabe Kiō ga Hatsubōei, Sanrenshō de Miura Kudan Kudasu: Kiōsen. ja:渡辺棋王が初防衛, 3連勝で三浦九段下す 棋王戦. Watanabe Kiō successfully defends title for the first time. Defeats Miura 9-dan by winning 3 straight games.. ja. March 16, 2014. Asahi Shimbun Digital. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140316170231/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG3J369QG3JUCVL009.html. March 16, 2014. December 14, 2017.
  15. News: Kiōsen, Watanabe ga Sanrenshō de Sanrenpa, Habu Yonkan o Attō . ja:棋王戦, 渡辺が3連勝で3連覇 羽生4冠を圧倒 . Watanabe crushes Habu 4-crown by winning three games in a row to hold Kiō title for the third consecutive year. . ja . March 8, 2015 . . December 14, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402144026/http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/igoshogi/596921.html . April 2, 2015 .
  16. News: . Kiōsen, Watanabe Kiō ga Yonrenpa. ja:棋王戦, 渡辺棋王が4連覇. Watanabe wins Kiō for 4th consecutive year. ja. March 21, 2016. Sankei Shimbun. December 14, 2017.
  17. News: Yamamura. Hideki. Watanabe Gorenpa, Eisei Kiō ni Ryuō to Nikan Iji. ja:渡辺5連覇, 永世棋王に 竜王と2冠維持. ja. Watanabe wins fifth in a row to become a Lifetime Kiō and continues to simultaneously hold two major titles. March 27, 2017. Mainichi Shimbun. December 14, 2017.
  18. News: . Watanabe Gorenpa, Eisei Kiō Habu ni Tsuzuki Futarime. ja:渡辺5連覇, 永世棋王 羽生に続き2人目. ja. Watanabe Wins for 5th consencutive time to become the second Lifetime Kiō (the first was Yoshiharu Habu). March 28, 2017. Asahi Shimbun. December 14, 2017. November 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191156/http://www.asahi.com/articles/DA3S12863351.html. dead.
  19. Web site: Dai Rokujūniki Ōshōsen Chōsensha Kettei Rīgusen. ja:第62期王将戦 挑戦者決定リーグ戦. ja. 62nd Ōshō Challenger League. 2012. Japan Shogi Association. December 15, 2017.
  20. News: . Dai Gokyoku, Watanabe Ryūō ga Ōshō Hatsudasshu, Nikan ni. ja:第5局, 渡辺竜王が王将初奪取, 2冠に. ja. Watanabe Ryu-oh wins Game 5 to capture Ōshō title for the first time and become a 2-crown. Sankei Shimbun. March 7, 2013. December 15, 2017. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134927/http://www.sankei.com/life/news/130307/lif1303070006-n1.html. dead.
  21. News: Fukamatsu. Shinji. Watanabe Ōshō ga Hatsubōei Shogi Ōshōsen, Habu Sankan Shirizokeru.. ja:渡辺王将が初防衛 将棋王将戦, 羽生三冠退ける. Shogi Ōshō Match: Watanabe Ōshō defends title for first time, defeats Habu 3-crown. ja. March 27, 2014. Asahi Shimbun. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140401082223/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG3S6DKJG3SUCVL01Y.html. April 1, 2014. December 15, 2017.
  22. News: . Ōshōsen, Gōda Kudan ga Saishūkyoku Sesshi Hatsu Dasshu. ja:王将戦, 郷田九段が最終局制し初奪取. ja. Ōshō Match: Goda 9 dan wins final game to capture title for the first time. Sankei Shimbun. March 27, 2015. March 31, 2015.
  23. News: . Watanabe Kiō ga Nidome no Yūshō JT Puro Kōshikisen. ja:渡辺棋王が2度目の優勝 JTプロ公式戦. ja. Watanabe Kiō wins JT Nihon Series for second time. November 18, 2018. Mainichi Shimbun. Kyodo News. November 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181119051641/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20181119/k00/00m/040/024000c. November 19, 2018. dead.
  24. News: . Watanabe Kiō, Kubo Toshiaki Ōshō e no Chōsenken Kakutoku. ja:渡辺明棋王, 久保利明王将への挑戦権獲得. ja. Watanabe Kiō to challenge Toshiaki Kubo Ōshō for title. December 3, 2018. Sankei Shimbun. January 21, 2019.
  25. News: . subscription. Watanabe―Itodani de Chōsensha Ketteisen Shōgi･Ōshō. ja:渡辺―糸谷で挑戦者決定戦 将棋･王将戦. ja. Ōshō challenger playoff: Watanabe vs. Itodani. November 29, 2018. Asahi Shimbun. January 21, 2019.
  26. Web site: Watanabe Akira Kiō, Roppyakushō (Shōgi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei. ja:渡辺明棋王, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成. ja. Akira Watanabe Kiō wins 600th official game. January 9, 2019. Japan Shogi Association. November 20, 2023.
  27. News: . Watanabe Yonrenshō de Shin Ōshō ni Gokiburi Tsūsan Sankime no Fukui Kubo wa Mukan ni. ja:渡辺4連勝で新王将に 5期ぶり通算3期目の復位 久保は無冠に. ja. Watanabe wins Ōshō title 4-0 to recapture title for the 3rd time and first time in 5 years; Kubo loses his only major title. February 25, 2019. Mainichi Shimbun. February 25, 2019.
  28. News: Murakami. Kōji. Watanabe Akira Nikan ga Toyoshima Kisei ni Shōri Taitoru Dasshu, Sankan ni. ja:渡辺明二冠が豊島棋聖に勝利 タイトル奪取, 三冠に. ja. Akira Watanabe 2-crown defeats Kisei title holder Toyoshima to capture Kisei title and become a 3-crown. July 9, 2019. Asahi Shimbun. July 10, 2019.
  29. News: . Watanabe JT Hai Hasha ga Nirenpa Shōgi no JT Hai. ja:渡辺JT杯覇者が2連覇 将棋のJT杯. ja. Watanabe wins JT Cup for second year in a row. November 17, 2019. Sankei Shimbun. November 18, 2019.
  30. News: . Watanabe Sankan ga V Ni JT Nihon Shirīzu. ja:渡辺3冠がV2 JT杯日本シリーズ. ja. Watanabe 3-crown repeats as JT Nihon Series champion. November 18, 2019. Sports Nippon. November 18, 2019.
  31. News: . Kiōsen, Watanabe Akira Sankan ga Hachirenpa...Honda Godan Yaburi Sanshō Ippai de Bōei. ja: 棋王戦, 渡辺明三冠が8連覇...本田奎五段破り3勝1敗で防衛. ja. Akira Watanabe 3-crown defeats Honda 5-dan to defend title and win the Kiō title for the eighth consecutive time. March 17, 2020. Yomiuri Shimbun. March 18, 2020.
  32. News: Yamamura. Hideki. Sokojikara, Nebari, Kōka na Seme Ōshō Bōei no Watanabe Shigatsu kara Zensho de Chōsen Kimeta Meijinsen e Hazumi ni. ja:底力, 粘り, 果敢な攻め　王将防衛の渡辺 4月から全勝で挑戦決めた名人戦へ弾みに. ja. Digging deep and showing resourceful, effective attacking, Watanabe defends his Ōshō to pick up some momentum as he challenges for the Meijin title starting this April. March 26, 2020. Mainichi Shimbun. March 26, 2020.
  33. News: . Japanese shogi prodigy Sota Fujii becomes youngest to win major title. July 16, 2020. Kyodo News. July 16, 2020.
  34. News: . Watanabe Ōshō ga Hatsu no Meijin-i Dashu ｢Jikkan wa Nai｣ Jiko Saita Tai Sankan ni Fukki. ja:渡辺明王将が初の名人位奪取 ｢実感はない｣ 自己最多タイ3冠に復帰. ja. Watanabe Ōshō captures first Meijin title and says "it doesn't seem real"; returns to 3-crown status to tie his personal best.. August 15, 2020. Sports Nippon. August 15, 2020.
  35. News: . Ōshōsen, Watanabe ga Sanrenpa Shōgi. ja:王将戦, 渡辺が3連覇 将棋. ja. Watanabe wins Ōshō for third consecutive time.. March 14, 2021. The Nikkei. Kyodo News. March 15, 2021.
  36. News: Murakami. Kōji. Shōgi･Watanabe Akira Kiō ga Kyūrenpa Taitoru Kautoku Rekidai Tandoku Yon'i. ja:将棋･渡辺明棋王が9連覇 タイトル獲得歴代単独4位に. Akira Watanabe Kiō successfully defends his Kiō title for ninth consecutive time; moves into sole 4th place on the list of all-time major title winners.. ja. March 17, 2021. Asahi Shimbun. March 18, 2021.
  37. News: Yamamura. Hideki. Watanabe Akira Meijin ga Hatsu Bōei Yonshō Ippai de Saitō Shintarō Hachidan Kudasu. ja:渡辺明名人が初防衛 4勝1敗で斎藤慎太郎八段降す. ja. Akira Watanabe Meijin successful in first Meijin title defense; defeats Shintarō Saitō 4 games to 1. May 29, 2021. Mainichi Shimbun. May 30, 2021.
  38. News: . Fujii Nikan ga Kisei Hatsu Bōei Sanrenshō de Sainenshō Kiroku Kōshin―Jūhassai, Hatsu no Kudan ni. ja:藤井二冠が棋聖初防衛 3連勝で最年少記録更新―18歳, 初の九段に. ja. Fujii 2-crown successful in first title defense of Kisei title; wins match 3–0 to become the youngest person (and the first 18-year-old) to be promoted to the rank of 9-dan. July 3, 2021. Jiji Press. July 4, 2021. July 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210703103904/https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2021070300496&g=soc. dead.
  39. News: . Watanabe Meijin ga Taitorusen Hatsu no Sutorēto Make ｢Iya Betsu ...｣ Fujii Kisei ni Kusu. ja:渡辺明名人がタイトル戦初のストレート負け ｢いや別...｣ 藤井棋聖に屈す. ja. Watanabe Meijin goes winless in a major title match for the first time in unsuccessful in challenge to Fujii Kisei.. July 3, 2021. Nikkan Sports. July 4, 2021.
  40. News: . Fujii, Sainenshō Gokan Tassei Jūkyūsai Rokkagetsu Ōshōsen Yonrenshō. ja:藤井, 最年少5冠達成 19歳6カ月　王将戦4連勝. ja. Fujii wins four straight games to capture the Ōshō title and become the youngest 5-crown title holder at age 19 years and 6 months. February 12, 2022. Sankei Shimbun. February 12, 2022.
  41. News: Murakami. Kōji. Shogi･Watanabe Akira Kiō defeats challenger Takuya Nagase Ōza to win Kiō for the 10th consecutive time. ja:将棋･渡辺明棋王が10連覇を達成 挑戦者の永瀬拓矢王座を破る. ja. March 20, 2022. Asahi Shimbun. March 23, 2022.
  42. News: . Shōgi Watanabe Akira Nikan ga ｢Meijinsen｣ Taitoru Bōei Sanrenpa. ja:将棋 渡辺明二冠が ｢名人戦｣ タイトル防衛 3連覇. ja. Akira Watanabe 2-crown defends "Meijin" title for the 3rd year in a row. May 29, 2022. NHK. May 30, 2022.
  43. News: . Fujii becomes second player in shogi history to hold six major titles. March 19, 2023. Japan Times. Kyodo News. March 20, 2023.
  44. News: . Sota Fujii becomes 2nd player in shogi history with 7 major titles. June 1, 2023. Mainichi Shimbun. Kyodo News. June 1, 2023.
  45. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Watanabe Akira Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 渡辺明 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Watanabe Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. October 30, 2017.
  46. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Watanabe Akira Taitoru Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 渡辺明 タイトル履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Watanabe Major Title History. Japan Shogi Association. June 1, 2023.
  47. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Watanabe Akira Yūshō Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 渡辺明 優勝履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Watanabe Championship History. Japan Shogi Association. November 18, 2019.
  48. News: . Shōgi Taishō, Saiyūshūkishishō ni Watanabe Sankan...Nikaime. ja:将棋大賞, 最優秀棋士賞に渡辺明三冠...2回目. ja. Shogi Annual Awards: Watanabe 3-crown wins "Player of the year" for the second time.. April 1, 2020. Yomiuri Shimbun. April 4, 2020. November 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221106181900/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/igoshougi/20200401-OYT1T50211/amp/%3Fusqp=mq331AQRKAGYAajT-anjx57LggGwASA%253D. dead.
  49. News: . Saiyūshūkishishō wa Toyoshima Nikan Fujii Shichidan wa ｢Myōshu｣ de Jushōlhanguage=ja. ja:最優秀棋士賞は豊島二冠 藤井七段は｢妙手｣で受賞. Toyoshima 2-crown named "Player of the Year"; Fujii 7d wins award for "best move".. April 1, 2019. Asahi Shimbun. April 3, 2019.
  50. News: . Daigojūkai Shōgi Taishō Saiyūshūkishishō ni Shijō Sainenshō Rokkan no Fujii Sōta Ōshō wo Sannen Renzoku de Senshutsu. ja:第50回将棋大賞 最優秀棋士賞に史上最年少6冠の藤井聡太王将を3年連続で選出. ja. 50th Annual Shogi Awards: Sota Fujii Osho, the youngest 6-crown title holder in history, selected 'Player of the Year' for the third year in a row. April 3, 2023. Sports Nippon. April 4, 2023.
  51. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Watanabe Akira Shōgi Taishō. ja:棋士データベース: 渡辺明 将棋大賞. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Watanabe Annual Shogi Awards. Japan Shogi Association. April 4, 2023.
  52. Web site: Nenkan Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō TOP10. ja:年間獲得賞金･対局料TOP10. Annual Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. Kishi-mania. dead. https://archive.today/20140523023204/http://kishi-mania.jp/prizemoney. May 23, 2014. November 1, 2017.
  53. Web site: Nisenrokunen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2006年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2006 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. March 1, 2007. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  54. Web site: Nisennananen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2007年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2007 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. March 1, 2008. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  55. Web site: Nisenhachinen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2008年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2008 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. March 2, 2009. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  56. Web site: Nisenkyūnen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2009年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2009 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. March 5, 2010. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  57. Web site: Nisenjūnen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2010年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2010 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. February 16, 2011. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  58. Web site: Nisenjūichinen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Nijū. ja:2011年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト20. 2011 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 20. ja. February 16, 2012. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  59. Web site: Nisenjūninen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2012年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2012 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 18, 2013. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  60. Web site: Nisenjūsannen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2013年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2013 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 7, 2014. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  61. Web site: Nisenjūyonnen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2014年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2014 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 3, 2015. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  62. Web site: Nisenjūgonen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2015年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2015 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 5, 2016. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  63. Web site: Nisenjūrokunen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2016年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2016 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 3, 2017. Japan Shogi Association. November 1, 2017.
  64. Web site: Nisenjūnananen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2017年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2017 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 6, 2018. Japan Shogi Association. February 7, 2018.
  65. Web site: Habu Yoshiharu Kudan ga Ninenburi Ichi'i Nisenjūhachinen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:羽生善治九段が2年ぶり1位 2018年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2018 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10: Yoshiharu Habu 9d reclaims top position after two years . ja. February 7, 2019. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  66. Web site: Nisenjūkyūnen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2019年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2019 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 3, 2020. Japan Shogi Association. February 4, 2020.
  67. News: Yamamura. Hideki. Toyoshima Ryūō ga Ninen Renzoku Shōkin Ichi'i, Gonenburi Ichi Oku En Kishi ni Fujii Nikan wa Yon'i ni. ja:豊島竜王が2年連続賞金1位, 5年ぶり1億円棋士に 藤井2冠は4位に. ja. Toyoshima Ryūō becomes the first professional shogi player earn 100 million or more yen in five years and finishes at the top of the earnings list for the second consecutive year. Fujii 2-crown finishes fourth.. February 5, 2021. Mainichi Shimbun. February 12, 2021.
  68. Web site: Nisennijūichinen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2021年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2021 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 3, 2022. Japan Shogi Association. February 7, 2022.
  69. News: . Fujii Sōta Ryūō ga Shōkin Rankingu San'i, Watanabe Akira Meijin Ichi'i, Habu Yoshiharu Kudan wa Goi. ja:藤井聡太竜王が賞金ランキング3位, 渡辺明名人1位, 羽生善治九段は5位. ja. Sōta Fujii Ryūō finishes third in the annual prize money and game fee rankings; Akira Watanabe Meijin and Yoshiharu Habu 9-dan finish first and fifth, respectively. February 3, 2022. Nikkan Sports. February 7, 2022.
  70. News: . Shōgi･Fujii Sōta Gokan ga Nisennijūninen Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Ichiokunisennihyakugomanen de Hatsu no Ichi'i! Zennen San'i kara Hiyaku. ja:将棋･藤井聡太五冠が2022年賞金･対局料1億2205万円で初の1位! 前年3位から飛躍. ja. 2022 professional shogi year-end prize money and game fee ranking: Sōta Fujii 5-crown captures top spot for the first time! Jumps from 3rd to 1st with ¥122,050,000. February 3, 2023. Sports Hochi. February 8, 2023.
  71. Web site: Nisennijūninen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Ten. ja:2022年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2022 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 3, 2023. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2023.
  72. Web site: Nisennijūsannen Kakutoku Shōkin･Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:2023年獲得賞金･対局料ベスト10. 2023 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10. ja. February 5, 2024. Japan Shogi Association. April 14, 2024.
  73. 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. 71. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. B019SSNKVA. November 3, 2017.
  74. News: . Mangaka･Ina Megumi-san: Jyō Sakkā, Chichi to Ko Tsunaida. ja:漫画家･伊奈めぐみさん:上 サッカー, 父と子つないだ. ja. Mangaka Megumi Ina: Soccer, the connection between father and son. September 30, 2017. Asahi Shimbun. subscription . November 3, 2017.
  75. Web site: Iwai! Watanabe Akira Godan, Gokekkon!!. ja:祝! 渡辺明五段, ご結婚!!. ja. Congratulations! Akira Watanabe 5-dan Gets Married. May 3, 2004. Igo-Shogi Channel. November 3, 2017.
  76. Web site: Watanabe. Akira. Shinpan. ja:審判. ja. Referee. June 9, 2013. Akira Watanabe Official Blog. November 3, 2017.
  77. Supesharu Taidan: Hato Yasuhiro-san Tai Watanabe Akira Kiō. ja:スペシャル対談: 波戸康広さん X 渡辺明棋王. ja. Special talk: Yasuhiro Hato and Akira Watanabe Kiō. Shogi World. September 2015. 13. Google Books. B010BX1G9O. November 3, 2017.
  78. Web site: Ishikawa. Go. Zendaimimon!? Kishi ni Yoru Futtosaru Taikai wo Namachūkei. ja:前代未聞!? 棋士によるフットサル大会を生中継. ja. Unprecedented!? Live broadcast of shogi professional futsal competition. June 16, 2016. Soccer King. November 3, 2017.

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