Taichi Takami Explained

Taichi Takami
Native Name:髙見泰地
Born:July 12, 1993
Hometown:Yokohama
Badge No:284
Rank:7-dan
Teacher Rank:9-dan
No Titles:1
Meijinclass:B1
Ryuoclass:2
Jsa:284

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He is a former Eiō title holder.

Early life and apprenticeship

Taichi Takami was born in Yokohama on July 12, 1993.[1] He learned shogi from his father when he was in kindergarten, and was later accepted into the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū as a protegee of shogi professional in April 2005.

He was promoted to 1-dan in December 2007[2] and then to 3-dan in April 2010. He finished the 47th 3-dan League (April 2010September 2010) with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses,[3] and the 48th 3-dan League (October 2010March 2011) with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses[4] before winning the 49th 3-dan League (April 2011September 2011) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses to obtain full professional status and the rank of 4-dan.[5]

Shogi professional

On May 26, 2018, Takami defeated Kota Kanai to win the 3rd Eiō title 4 games to none. Takami was the first winner of the title since it was upgraded to major title status.[6] As a result of his becoming a major title holder, Takami was promoted to 7-dan the same day.[7]

In May 2019, Takami was unable to defend his Eiō title, losing the 4th Eiō title match to challenger Takuya Nagase 4 games to none.[8]

Promotion history

The promotion history for Takami is as follows:[9]

Titles and other championships

Takami's has appeared in a major title match twice; he won the 3rd Eiō title in 2018, but was unable to defend his title the following year.[10]

Year-end prize money and game fee ranking

Takami has finished in the "Top 10" of the JSA's once since turning professional: sixth in 2018 with JPY 26,360,000 in earnings.[11]

Personal life

Takami graduated from Rikkyo University in 2017 with a degree in history.[12] [13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi. ja:棋士データベース: 髙見泰地. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  2. . Kishi Meikan: Godan Takami Taichi. subscription. ja:棋士名鑑: 五段 髙見 泰地. ja. Player Directory: Taichi Takami 5-dan. 平成26年版 将棋年鑑 2014 (Shogi Yearbook: Heisei 26 (2014) edition). 578. 2014. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. 978-4-8399-5175-7. May 28, 2018.
  3. Web site: Dai Yonjūnanakai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen. ja:第47回奨励会三段リーグ戦. ja. 47th Apprentice School 3-dan League. 2010. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  4. Web site: Dai Yonjūnhakkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen. ja:第48回奨励会三段リーグ戦. ja. 48th Apprentice School 3-dan League. 2010. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  5. Web site: Takami Sandan to Fujimori Sandan ga Shinyondan ni !. ja:髙見三段と藤森三段が新四段に!. ja. Takami 3d and Fujimori 3d promoted to 4d!. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  6. News: Murakami. Kōji. Takami Rokudan ga Hatsu Taitoru Kakutoku Shōgi Eiōsen. ja:高見六段が初タイトル獲得 将棋叡王戦. ja. Shogi Eiō Tournament: Takami 6d wins his first major title. May 26, 2018. Asahi Shimbun. May 28, 2018.
  7. Web site: Takami Taichi Rokudan ga Shichidan ni Shōdan. ja:高見泰地六段が七段に昇段. ja. Taichi Takami 6d promoted to 7d. May 26, 2018. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  8. News: Murakami. Kōji. Nagase Shichidan ga Shin Eiō Yonrenshō de Hatsu Taitoru Dasshu. ja:永瀬七段が新叡王 4連勝で初タイトル奪取. ja. Nagase 7d captures first major title; wins Eiō title 40. May 11, 2019. Asahi Shimbun. May 12, 2019.
  9. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 髙見泰地 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. May 28, 2018.
  10. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi Taitoru Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 髙見泰地 タイトル履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami Major Title History. Japan Shogi Association. May 12, 2019.
  11. Web site: Habu Yoshiharu Kudan ga Ninenburi Ichi'i Nisenjūhachinen Kakutoku Shōkin・Taikyokuryō Besuto Jū. ja:羽生善治九段が2年ぶり1位 2018年獲得賞金・対局料ベスト10. 2018 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10: Yoshiharu Habu 9-dan reclaims top position after two years . ja. February 7, 2019. Japan Shogi Association. February 8, 2019.
  12. Web site: . Hon Gakkō Tomo no Shōgi Kishi Takami Taichi-san ga Eiō no Shōgō wo Kakutoku. ja:本学校友の将棋棋士 高見泰地さんが叡王の称号を獲得. ja. Professional shogi player Taichi Takami captures Eiō title. May 31, 2018. Rikkyo University. October 14, 2019.
  13. News: . Yokohama Shusshin no Takami Taichi・Eiō, Shōgi Hatsu Taitoru ni 「Doryoku Mukuwareta」. ja:横浜出身の高見泰地・叡王, 将棋初タイトルに「努力報われた」. ja. Yokohama native Taichi Takami Eiō says his first shogi major title is a "reward for his efforts". September 3, 2018. Sankei Shimbun. October 14, 2019.