Yūji Masuda (増田 裕司, Masuda Yūji, February 7, 1971) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 7-dan.[1]
| Yūji Masuda | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 増田裕司 |
| Born | February 7, 1971 |
| Hometown | Gose, Nara |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1997 (aged 26) |
| Badge Number | 225 |
| Rank | 7-dan |
| Teacher | Nobuo Mori (8-dan) |
| Meijin class | Free |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Notable students | Kanta Masegi |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Shogi professional
editPromotion history
editMasuda's promotion history is as follows:[2]
- 6-kyū: 1985
- 1-dan: 1989
- 4-dan: October 1, 1997
- 5-dan: November 19, 2002
- 6-dan: September 11, 2009
- 7-dan: April 1, 2024
References
edit- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Masuda Yūji" 棋士データベース: 増田裕司 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Yūji Masuda] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Masuda Yūji Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 増田裕司 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Yūji Masuda Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
External links
edit- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Masuda, Yuji
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