Hiroshi Yamamoto (shogi) explained
| Hiroshi Yamamoto |
| Native Name: | 山本博志 |
| Born: | August 13, 1996 |
| Hometown: | Kōtō |
| Badge No: | 316 |
| Teacher: | Hisashi Ogura |
| Rank: | 5-dan |
| Teacher Rank: | 7-dan |
| Meijinclass: | C2 |
| Ryuoclass: | 6 |
| Jsa: | 316 |
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.
Early life and apprenticeship
Yamamoto was born in Kōtō, Tokyo on August 13, 1996.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was a first-grade elementary school student, and began playing at shogi clubs, etc. to improve.[2] [3] [4] When he was elementary school fourth-grade student, Yamamoto began studying under shogi professional Hisashi Ogura, who also lived in Kōtō,[3] and as an eleven-year old in March 2008, he was accepted into the Japan Shogi Association (JSA) apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū with Ogura as his sponsor.[4]
Yamamoto was promoted to apprentice professional 3-dan in October 2015, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan on October 1, 2018, after finishing second the 63rd 3-dan League (AprilSeptember 2018) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.[5]
Shogi professional
Promotion history
Yamamoto's promotion history is as follows.[6]
- 6-kyū: March 2008
- 3-dan: October 2015
- 4-dan: October 1, 2018
- 5-dan: April 17, 2023
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Yamamoto Hiroshi. ja:棋士データベース: 山本博志. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Yamamoto. Japan Shogi Association. December 17, 2019.
- Web site: Shinyondan Tanjō no Oshirase. ja:新四段誕生のお知らせ. ja. Announcing the new 4-dans. September 2, 2018. Japan Shogi Association. December 17, 2019.
- News: . Shōgi･Yamamoto Hiroshi Shinyondan Tanjō, Shōsūha to Natta ｢Nōmaru Sangenbisha｣ ni Kodawari, Yume of Mezasu. ja:将棋･山本博志新四段誕生 少数派となった戦法「ノーマル三間飛車」にこだわり, 夢を目指す｣. ja. Hiroshi Yamamoto is Shogi's newest 4-dan. He's one of the few professionals who favors the "Normal 3rd-File Rook" opening and also wants to pursue his dreams津s.. September 2, 2018. Sports Hochi. December 17, 2019.
- News: . Shōgi Shīkyū Nikumi Yamamoto Yondan Mōkō Shinogi Shōri Sangenbisha no Senpō Kiwameru. limited. ja:将棋 C級2組 山本四段 猛攻しのぎ勝利 三間飛車の戦法極める. ja. Shogi Meijin League Class C2: Yamamoto 4-dan survives opponent's fierce attack to win as he continues display his mastery of the 3rd-file Rook opening. July 21, 2019. Mainichi Shimbun. December 17, 2019.
- Web site: Daigrokujūsankai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen. ja:第63回奨励会三段リーグ戦. ja. 63rd 3-dan League. 2018. Japan Shogi Association. December 17, 2019.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Yamamoto Hiroshi Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 山本博志 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Yamamoto Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. April 22, 2023.
