Satoshi Murayama (村山 聖, Murayama Satoshi, June 15, 1969 – August 8, 1998) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan.[1]
| Satoshi Murayama | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 村山聖 |
| Born | June 15, 1969 |
| Hometown | Fuchū town, Hiroshima |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Died | August 8, 1998 (aged 29) |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | November 5, 1986 (aged 17) |
| Badge Number | 180 |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Retired | August 9, 1998 (aged 29) |
| Teacher | Nobuo Mori (7 dan) |
| Career record | 356–201 (.639) |
As a child, he spent much of his time hospitalized due to nephrotic syndrome. He later acquired bladder cancer but focused on shogi rather than getting treatment.[2]
The movie Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow was based on Murayama's life as a shogi professional.[2]
Nikaidō Harunobu from the manga series March Comes in like a Lion is a character modeled after Murayama.
References
edit- ^ "Shogi.net". Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ a b "Movie about 'shogi' master Satoshi Murayama closes Tokyo International Film Festival". Japantimes.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
External links
edit- Japan Shogi Association official profile page (in Japanese)
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