Shūji Satō (佐藤 秀司, Satō Shūji, born June 8, 1967) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan.[1] He is a former executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
| Shūji Satō | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 佐藤秀司 |
| Born | June 8, 1967 |
| Hometown | Furukawa, Miyagi |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1990 (aged 23) |
| Badge Number | 196 |
| Rank | 8-dan |
| Teacher | Makoto Nakahara (9-dan) |
| Tournaments won | 1 |
| Meijin class | C2 |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Notable students | Marin Matsushita |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Shogi professional
editSatō won the 23rd Shinjin-Ō non-title tournament in 1992 when he defeated apprentice professional 3-dan Eiji Ishitobi 2 games to 0.[2]
Satō became the 59th shogi professional to reach 600 career wins on August 23, 2023.[3]
Promotion history
editSatō's promotion history is as follows:[4]
- 6-kyū: 1980
- 1-dan: 1983
- 4-dan: October 1, 1990
- 5-dan: October 11, 1994
- 6-dan: July 9, 1999
- 7-dan: December 10, 2007
- 8-dan: July 31, 2020
Titles and other championships
editSatō has yet to appear in a major title match, but he has won one non-major title championship.[5]
Awards and honors
editSatō received the Japan Shogi Association's "25 Years Service Award" in 2015 in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years, and the "Shogi Honor Award" in 2023 in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional.[6]
JSA director
editSatō is a former member of the Japan Shogi Association's board of directors.[7] He was elected to be an executive director for a two-year term at the association's the 66th General Meeting in June 2015.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji" 棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Kisen Ichiran: Shinjin-Ō-sen Kako no Kekka" 棋戦一覧: 新人王戦 過去の結果 [List of professional Shogi tournaments: Shinjin-Ō past results] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Satō Shūji Hachidan, Roppyakushō (Shōgi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei" 佐藤秀司八段, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成 [Shūj Satō 8d wins 600th official game] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Yūshō Rireki" 棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 優勝履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Championship History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Sonota Hyōshō" 棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 その他表彰 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō Other Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Satō Shūji Yakuin Rireki" 棋士データベース: 佐藤秀司 役員履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Shūji Satō JSA Officer History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shinyakuin no Oshirase" 日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ [New JSA officers announced] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. June 4, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
External links
edit- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Sato, Shuji
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