Hiroshi Yamamoto (shogi)
Hiroshi Yamamoto (山本 博志, Yamamoto Hiroshi, August 13, 1996) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 4-dan.
| Hiroshi Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 山本博志 |
| Born | August 13, 1996 |
| Hometown | Kōtō |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 2018 (aged 22) |
| Badge Number | 316 |
| Rank | 4-dan |
| Teacher | Hisashi Ogura (7-dan) |
| Meijin class | C2 |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Early life
Yamamoto was born in Kōtō, Tokyo on August 13, 1996.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was a first-grade elementary school student, and began playing at shogi clubs, etc. to improve.[2][3][4] When he was elementary school fourth-grade student, Yamamoto began studying under shogi professional Hisashi Ogura, who also lived in Kōtō,[3] and as an eleven-year old in March 2008, he was accepted into the Japan Shogi Association (JSA) apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū with Ogura as his sponsor.[2][4]
Yamamoto was promoted to apprentice professional 3-dan in October 2015, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan on October 1, 2018, after finishing second the 63rd 3-dan League (April–September 2018) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.[2][5]
Promotion history
Yamamoto's promotion history is as follows:[6]
- 2008, March: 6-kyū
- 2015, October: 3-dan
- 2018, October 1: 4-dan
References
- "Kishi Dētabēsu: Yamamoto Hiroshi" 棋士データベース: 山本博志 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Yamamoto] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Shinyondan Tanjō no Oshirase" 新四段誕生のお知らせ [Announcing the new 4-dans] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. September 2, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Shōgi･Yamamoto Hiroshi Shinyondan Tanjō, Shōsūha to Natta ｢Nōmaru Sangenbisha｣ ni Kodawari, Yume of Mezasu" 将棋･山本博志新四段誕生 少数派となった戦法「ノーマル三間飛車」にこだわり, 夢を目指す｣ [Hiroshi Yamamoto is Shogi's newest 4-dan. He's one of the few professionals who favors the "Normal 3rd-File Rook" opening and also wants to pursue his dreams津s.]. Sports Hochi (in Japanese). September 2, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Shōgi Shīkyū Nikumi Yamamoto Yondan Mōkō Shinogi Shōri Sangenbisha no Senpō Kiwameru" 将棋 C級2組 山本四段 猛攻しのぎ勝利 三間飛車の戦法極める [Shogi Meijin League Class C2: Yamamoto 4-dan survives opponent's fierce attack to win as he continues display his mastery of the 3rd-file Rook opening]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). July 21, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Daigrokujūsankai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen" 第63回奨励会三段リーグ戦 [63rd 3-dan League] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Kishi Dētabēsu: Yamamoto Hiroshi Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 山本博志 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Yamamoto Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved December 17, 2019.