Bungo Fukusaki Explained

Bungo Fukusaki
Native Name:福崎文吾
Born:December 6, 1959
Hometown:Moriguchi, Osaka
Badge No:135
Rank:9-dan
Teacher Rank:9-dan
No Titles:2
Tournaments:1
Meijinclass:Free
Ryuoclass:6
Jsa:135

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former and Ōza major title holder.

Early life

Fukusaki was born on December 6, 1959, in Moriguchi, Osaka.[1] He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional at the rank of 5-kyū in 1975. He was promoted to 1-dan in 1976 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 1978.[2]

Shogi professional

In 1979, Fukusaki won the 3rd tournament for his first championship as a professional.[3]

Fukusaki first appearance in a major title match came in 1986 when he challenged Kunio Yonenaga for the 25th title. Fukusaki won the match 4 games to 2 for his first major title. The following year, however, he was unsuccessful in his first title match defense, losing to Michio Takahashi 4 games to none.

Fukusaki's next appearance in a major title match came in 1991 when he challenged Kōji Tanigawa for the 39th Ōza title. Fukusaki defeated Tanigawa 3 games to 2, but once again was unable to defend his title the following year, this time losing to Yoshiharu Habu.

On March 8, 2012, Fukusaki defeated Kenji Kobayashi in a Ryūō Class 4 game to become the 44th professional to win 600 official games.[4]

Promotion history

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

Titles and other championships

Fukusaki has appeared in major title matches a total of four times and has won two titles.[6] In addition to major titles, Fukusaki has won one other shogi championship during his career.[7]

Awards and honors

Fukusaki received the Japan Shogi Association Annual Shogi Awards for "Best New Player" and "Best Winning Percentage" in 1979, and for "Distinguished Service" in 1986.[8] He also received the association's "25 Years Service Award" in 2003 in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years, and the "Shogi Honor Award" in 2008 in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional.[9]

Personal life

Fukusaki is married to former female shogi professional .

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  2. . Kishi Meikan: Kudan Fukasaki Bungo. ja:棋士名鑑: 九段 福崎 文吾. ja. Player Directory: Bungo Fukasaki 9-dan. 平成26年版 将棋年鑑 2014 (Shogi Yearbook: Heisei 26 (2014) edition). 553. 2014. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. 978-4-8399-5175-7. February 8, 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. 35. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. B019SSNKVA. February 8, 2019.
  4. Web site: Fukusaki Bungo Kudan, Roppyakushō (Shogi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei. ja:福崎文吾九段, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成. ja. Bungo Fukusaki 9d wins 600th official game. March 9, 2012. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  5. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  6. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Taitoru Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 タイトル履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Major Title History. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  7. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Yūshō Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 優勝履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Championship History. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  8. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōgi Taishō. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 将棋大賞. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Annual Shogi Awards. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  9. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Sonota Hyōshō. ja:棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 その他表彰. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Other Awards. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.

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