Seiya Tomita Explained
| Seiya Tomita |
| Native Name: | 冨田誠也 |
| Born: | February 13, 1996 |
| Hometown: | Sanda, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Badge No: | 325 |
| Teacher: | Kenji Kobayashi |
| Rank: | 5-dan |
| Teacher Rank: | 9-dan |
| Meijinclass: | C1 |
| Ryuoclass: | 6 |
| Jsa: | 325 |
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.
Early life and apprenticeship
Tomita was born in Sanda, Hyōgo on February 13, 1996.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was about five years old.[2] [3]
Tomita entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school in September 2007 under the tutelage of shogi professional Kenji Kobayashi.[3] He was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 3-dan in April 2013 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan after finishing second in the 67th 3-dan League (April 2020September 2020) with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses.[3] [4] [5]
Shogi professional
Promotion history
The promotion history for Tomita is as follows.[6]
- 6-kyū: September 2007
- 3-dan: April 2013
- 4-dan: October 1, 2020
- 5-dan: March 12, 2024
Personal life
Tomita graduated from the College of Business Administration of Ritsumeikan University in 2018.[7] He is the first graduate of the university to become a professional shogi player.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Tomita Seiya. ja:棋士データベース: 冨田誠也. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Seiya Tomita. Japan Shogi Association. October 2, 2020.
- News: . Itō Takumi Toppu Tsūka, Tomita Seiya Shōdan Shōreikai Sandan Rīgu. ja:伊藤匠トップ通過, 冨田誠也昇段 奨励会三段リーグ. ja. Apprentice professional 3-dan League: Takumi Itō finishes first, but Seiya Tomita also promoted.. September 26, 2020. Nikkan Sports. October 2, 2020.
- Web site: Shin Yonden Tanjō no Oshirase. ja:新四段誕生のお知らせ. ja. New 4-dans announced. September 26, 2020. Japan Shogi Association. October 2, 2020.
- News: . Tomita, Koga ga Shin Shōgi Kishi Nishiyama wa Josei Hatsu Nogasu. ja:冨田, 古賀が将棋棋士に 西山は女性初逃す. ja. Tomita and Koga promoted to professional status; Nishiyama misses chance to become first female to become regular professional.. September 26, 2020. Tokyo Shimbun. Kyodo News. October 2, 2020.
- Web site: Dai Rokujūnanakai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisennijūnen Shigatsu kara Nisennijūnen Kugatsu. ja:第67回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2020年4月～2020年9月. ja. 67th apprentice school 3-dan league: April 2020 to September 2020. 2020. Japan Shogi Association. October 2, 2020.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Tomita Seiya Sōodan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 冨田誠也 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Seiya Tomita Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. April 5, 2024.
- Web site: . Kōyūkai News: Ritsumeikan kara Hatsu no Shōgi Kishi Tanjō!. ja:校友会News: 立命館から初の将棋棋士誕生!. ja. Alumni Association News: New Shogi professional is the first to come from Ritsumeikan. September 26, 2020. Ritsumeikan Alumni Association. October 2, 2020.
