Shūji Satō (shogi) explained
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan.[1] He is a former executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Shogi professional
Satō won the 23rd non-title tournament in 1992 when he defeated apprentice professional 3-dan Eiji Ishitobi 2 games to 0.[2]
Satō became the 59th shogi professional to reach 600 career wins on August 23, 2023.[3]
Promotion history
Satō's promotion history is as follows:[4]
- 6-kyū: 1980
- 1-dan: 1983
- 4-dan: October 1, 1990
- 5-dan: October 11, 1994
- 6-dan: July 9, 1999
- 7-dan: December 10, 2007
- 8-dan: July 31, 2020
Titles and other championships
Satō has yet to appear in a major title match, but he has won one non-major title championship.[5]
Awards and honors
Satō received the Japan Shogi Association's "25 Years Service Award" in 2015 in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years, and the "Shogi Honor Award" in 2023 in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional.[6]
JSA director
Satō is a former member of the Japan Shogi Association's board of directors.[7] He was elected to be an executive director for a two-year term at the association's the 66th General Meeting in June 2015.[8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji. ja:棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司. Japanese. Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō. Japan Shogi Association. February 27, 2019.
- Web site: Kisen Ichiran: Shinjin-Ō-sen Kako no Kekka. ja:棋戦一覧: 新人王戦 過去の結果. ja. List of professional Shogi tournaments: Shinjin-Ō past results. Japan Shogi Association. August 31, 2023.
- Web site: Satō Shūji Hachidan, Roppyakushō (Shōgi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei. ja:佐藤秀司八段, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成. ja. Shūj Satō 8d wins 600th official game. August 24, 2023. Japan Shogi Association. August 31, 2023.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. September 2, 2022.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Yūshō Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 優勝履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Championship History. Japan Shogi Association. February 27, 2019.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Sonota Hyōshō. ja:棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 その他表彰. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Other Awards. Japan Shogi Association. August 31, 2023.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Yakuin Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 役員履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō JSA Officer History. Japan Shogi Association. February 27, 2019.
- Web site: Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shinyakuin no Oshirase. ja:日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ. ja. New JSA officers announced. June 4, 2015. Japan Shogi Association. February 27, 2019.