Bungo Fukusaki (福崎 文吾, Fukusaki Bungo, December 6, 1959) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former 10-dan and Ōza major title holder.
| Bungo Fukusaki | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | 福崎文吾 |
| Born | December 6, 1959 |
| Hometown | Moriguchi, Osaka |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1978 (aged 18) |
| Badge Number | 135 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Teacher | Kaishū Tanaka (9-dan) |
| Major titles won | 2 |
| Tournaments won | 1 |
| Meijin class | Free |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Early life
editFukusaki was born on December 6, 1959, in Moriguchi, Osaka.[1] He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional Kaishū Tanaka at the rank of 5-kyū in 1975. He was promoted to 1-dan in 1976 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 1978.[2]
Shogi professional
editIn 1979, Fukusaki won the 3rd Young Lions tournament for his first championship as a professional.[2][3]
Fukusaki first appearance in a major title match came in 1986 when he challenged Kunio Yonenaga for the 25th 10 dan title. Fukusaki won the match 4 games to 2 for his first major title. The following year, however, he was unsuccessful in his first title match defense, losing to Michio Takahashi 4 games to none.[2][3]
Fukusaki's next appearance in a major title match came in 1991 when he challenged Kōji Tanigawa for the 39th Ōza title. Fukusaki defeated Tanigawa 3 games to 2, but once again was unable to defend his title the following year, this time losing to Yoshiharu Habu.[2][3]
On March 8, 2012, Fukusaki defeated Kenji Kobayashi in a Ryūō Class 4 game to become the 44th professional to win 600 official games.[4]
Promotion history
editFukusaki's promotion history is as follows:[5]
- 5-kyū: 1975
- 1-dan: 1976
- 4-dan: October 11, 1978
- 5-dan: April 1, 1980
- 6-dan: April 1, 1981
- 7-dan: April 1, 1982
- 8-dan: May 26, 1990
- 9-dan: October 28, 2005
Titles and other championships
editFukusaki has appeared in major title matches a total of four times and has won two titles.[6] In addition to major titles, Fukusaki has won one other shogi championship during his career.[7]
Awards and honors
editFukusaki received the Japan Shogi Association Annual Shogi Awards for "Best New Player" and "Best Winning Percentage" in 1979, and for "Distinguished Service" in 1986.[8] He also received the association's "25 Years Service Award" in 2003 in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years, and the "Shogi Honor Award" in 2008 in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional.[9]
Personal life
editFukusaki is married to former female shogi professional Mutsumi Fukusaki.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Kishi Meikan: Kudan Fukasaki Bungo" 棋士名鑑: 九段 福崎 文吾 [Player Directory: Bungo Fukasaki 9-dan]. 平成26年版 将棋年鑑 2014 (Shogi Yearbook: Heisei 26 (2014) edition) (in Japanese). MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 2014. p. 553. ISBN 978-4-8399-5175-7. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d Geneki Purō Kishi DētaBukku 2016 [Ge] Ta-Wa Gyō 現役プロ棋士データブック2016 [下] た-わ行 [2016 Active Shogi Professional Databook [Last volume] Letter "Ta" to letter "Wa"] (in Japanese). MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 2015. p. 35. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Fukusaki Bungo Kudan, Roppyakushō (Shogi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei" 福崎文吾九段, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成 [Bungo Fukusaki 9d wins 600th official game] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. March 9, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Taitoru Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Major Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Yūshō Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 優勝履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Championship History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōgi Taishō" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 将棋大賞 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Annual Shogi Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Sonota Hyōshō" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 その他表彰 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Other Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
External links
edit- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Fukuzaki, Bungo [sic]