Hirofumi Itō Explained
| Hirofumi Itō |
| Native Name: | 伊藤博文 |
| Born: | February 8, 1960 |
| Hometown: | Yamatotakada, Nara |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Badge No: | 166 |
| Teacher Rank: | 8-dan |
| Rank: | 7-dan |
| Jsa: | 166 |
is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 7-dan.[1]
Shogi professional
On June 8, 2020, the Japan Shogi Association announced on its website that Itō had retired from professional shogi. His official retirement date was given as May 26, 2020.[2] [3]
Promotion history
The promotion history for Itō was as follows:[4]
- 6-kyū: 1974
- 1-dan: 1978
- 4-dan: April 1, 1974
- 5-dan: April 8, 1991
- 6-dan: April 1, 2002
- 7-dan: April 1, 2017
- Retired: May 26, 2020
Awards and honors
In 2009, Itō received the Japan Shogi Association's "25 Years Service Award" for being an active professional for twenty-five years.[5]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Itō Hirofumi. ja:棋士データベース: 伊藤博文. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Hirofumi Itō. Japan Shogi Association. December 5, 2019.
- Web site: . Tosa Kōji Hachidan, Itō Hirofumi Shichidan ga Intai. ja:土佐浩司八段, 伊藤博文七段が引退. ja. Kōji Tosa 8-dan and Hirofumi Itō 7-dan retire from professional play. June 8, 2020. Japan Shogi Association. June 11, 2020.
- News: . Itō Shichidan ga Intai Shōgi. ja:伊藤七段が引退 将棋. ja. Shogi: Itō 7-dan retires. June 1, 2020. Asahi Shimbun. June 11, 2020.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Itō Hirofumi Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 伊藤博文 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Hirofumi Itō Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. June 8, 2020.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Itō Hirofumi Sonota Hyōshō. ja:棋士データベース: 伊藤博文 その他表彰. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Hirofumi Itō Other Awards. Japan Shogi Association. December 5, 2019.
