Yūta Komori Explained
| Yūta Komori |
| Native Name: | 古森悠太 |
| Born: | August 20, 1995 |
| Hometown: | Takatsuki |
| Badge No: | 312 |
| Teacher: | Kenji Kobayashi |
| Rank: | 5-dan |
| Teacher Rank: | 9-dan |
| Meijinclass: | C1 |
| Ryuoclass: | 6 |
| Jsa: | 312 |
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.
Early life and apprenticeship
Komori was born on August 20, 1995, in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was a second-grade elementary school student.[2]
In September 2008, Komori was accepted into the Japan Shogi Association (JSA) apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional Kenji Kobayashi at the rank of 6-kyū.[2] He was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 3-dan in 2016, and obtained full professional status and the corresponding rank of 4-dan in October 2017 after finishing second in the 61st 3-dan League (April 2017September 2017) with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses.[3]
Shogi professional
Promotion history
The promotion for Komori is as follows:[4]
- 6-kyū: September 2008
- 3-dan: October 2016
- 4-dan: October 1, 2017
- 5-dan: March 5, 2020
Personal life
Komori is a graduate of Kobe University. He received his degree in economics from the school in the Spring of 2018.[5] [6]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Komori Yūta. ja:棋士データベース: 古森悠太 . ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Yūta Komori. Japan Shogi Association. March 10, 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 9, 2017. Japan Shogi Association. March 11, 2020.
- Web site: Dai Rokujūikkkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisenjūnananen Sangatsu kara Nisenjūnananen Kugatsu. ja:第61回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2017年4月～2017年9月. ja. 61st apprentice school 3-dan league: April 2017 to September 2017. 2017. Japan Shogi Association. March 11, 2020.
- Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Komori Yūta Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 古森悠太 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Yūta Komori Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. March 10, 2020.
- Web site: Keizaigakubu no Yonnensei no Komori Yūta-san ga Puro no Shogi Kishi ni Naru koto ga Kimarimashita. ja:経済学部4年生の古森悠太さんがプロの将棋棋士になることが決まりました. ja. Economics student senior Yūta Komori becomes professional shogi player. September 29, 2017. Kobe University. March 11, 2020.
- News: . Kobe Dai Shusshin no Komori Yodan, Ribenji Narazu. ja:神戸大出身の古森四段, リベンジならず. ja. Kobe University Alum Komori Yondan unable to win revenge game.. April 6, 2018. Sankei Sports. March 11, 2020.
