Shūji Muranaka (村中 秀史, Muranaka Shūji, born March 12, 1981) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan.
| Shūji Muranaka | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 村中秀史 |
| Born | March 12, 1981 |
| Hometown | Kita, Tokyo |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 2004 (aged 23) |
| Badge Number | 253 |
| Rank | 7-dan |
| Teacher | Toshio Takayanagi (Honorary 9-dan) |
| Meijin class | C2 |
| Ryūō class | 4 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
| Official website | |
Early life and apprenticeship
editMuranaka was born on March 12, 1981, in Kita, Tokyo.[1] He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū as a student of shogi professional Toshio Takayanagi in 1992.[2][3][4] He was the last apprentice taken on by Takayanagi.[3]
Muranaka was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 1996 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 2004 after finishing tied for first in the 35th 3-dan League (April 2004 – September 2004) with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses.[2][3][4][5]
Shogi professional
editPromotion history
editThe promotion history for Muranaka is as follows:[6]
- 6-kyū: 1992
- 1-dan: 1996
- 4-dan: October 1, 2004
- 5-dan: September 15, 2009
- 6-dan: October 16, 2009
- 7-dan: October 4, 2019
Personal life
editOn December 13, 2022, the JSA announced on its official website that Muranaka had married tarento Mary Hatsumi on November 22, 2022.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Muranaka Shūji" 棋士データベース: 村中秀史 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Muranaka] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Shinyondan no Shōkai" 新四段の紹介 [Introducing the new 4-dans] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. September 23, 2004. Archived from the original on September 23, 2004. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ a b c 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. 57. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved June 4, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Kishi Meikan: Rokudan Muranaka Shūji" 棋士名鑑: 六段 村中 秀史 [Player Directory: Shūji Muranaka 6-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. 570. ISBN 978-4-8399-5175-7. Retrieved June 4, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Dai Sanjūgokai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen" 第35回奨励会三段リーグ戦 [35th Apprentice School 3-dan League] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2004. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Muranaka Shūji Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 村中秀史 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Muranaka Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Muranaka Shūji Shichidan ga Kekkon" 村中秀史七段が結婚 [Shūji Muranaka 7-dan gets married] (in Japanese). December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "Shōgi no Muranaka Shūji Shichidan, Moderu de Seiyū no Hatsumi Meari to Kekkon SNS ni Fūfu no Tsūshotto nado Shashin wo Keisai" 将棋の村中秀史七段, モデルで声優の初美メアリと結婚 SNSに夫妻の2ショットなど写真を掲載 [Shogi's Shūji Muranaka 7-dan marries model and voice actress Mary Hatsumi; photos of the new couple posted on social media.]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
External links
edit- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Muranaka, Shuji Archived 2017-12-26 at the Wayback Machine
- blog: マイペースなブログ (in Japanese)
- YouTube: 【Professional Shogi (Japanese Chess) Player】Mura Channel · videos have English captioning
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