Bungo Fukusaki

Bungo Fukusaki (福崎 文吾, Fukusaki Bungo, December 6, 1959) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former 10-dan and Ōza major title holder.

Bungo Fukusaki
Bungo Fukusaki in Himeji, Japan (November 11, 2018)
Native name福崎文吾
Born (1959-12-06) December 6, 1959
HometownMoriguchi, Osaka
Career
Achieved professional statusOctober 1, 1978(1978-10-01) (aged 18)
Badge Number135
Rank9-dan
TeacherKaishū Tanaka (9-dan)
Major titles won2
Tournaments won1
Meijin classFree
Ryūō class6
Websites
JSA profile page

Early life

Fukusaki was born on December 6, 1959, in Moriguchi, Osaka.[1] He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional Kaishū Tanaka at the rank of 5-kyū in 1975. He was promoted to 1-dan in 1976 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 1978.[2]

Shogi professional

In 1979, Fukusaki won the 3rd Young Lions tournament for his first championship as a professional.[2][3]

Fukusaki first appearance in a major title match came in 1986 when he challenged Kunio Yonenaga for the 25th 10 dan title. Fukusaki won the match 4 games to 2 for his first major title. The following year, however, he was unsuccessful in his first title match defense, losing to Michio Takahashi 4 games to none.[2][3]

Fukusaki's next appearance in a major title match came in 1991 when he challenged Kōji Tanigawa for the 39th Ōza title. Fukusaki defeated Tanigawa 3 games to 2, but once again was unable to defend his title the following year, this time losing to Yoshiharu Habu.[2][3]

On March 8, 2012, Fukusaki defeated Kenji Kobayashi in a Ryūō Class 4 game to become the 44th professional to win 600 official games.[4]

Promotion history

Fukusaki's promotion history is as follows:[5]

  • 5-kyū: 1975
  • 1-dan: 1976
  • 4-dan: October 11, 1978
  • 5-dan: April 1, 1980
  • 6-dan: April 1, 1981
  • 7-dan: April 1, 1982
  • 8-dan: May 26, 1990
  • 9-dan: October 28, 2005

Titles and other championships

Fukusaki has appeared in major title matches a total of four times and has won two titles.[6] In addition to major titles, Fukusaki has won one other shogi championship during his career.[7]

Awards and honors

Fukusaki received the Japan Shogi Association Annual Shogi Awards for "Best New Player" and "Best Winning Percentage" in 1979, and for "Distinguished Service" in 1986.[8] He also received the association's "25 Years Service Award" in 2003 in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years, and the "Shogi Honor Award" in 2008 in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional.[9]

Personal life

Fukusaki is married to former female shogi professional Mutsumi Fukusaki.[3]

References
  1. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  2. "Kishi Meikan: Kudan Fukasaki Bungo" 棋士名鑑: 九段 福崎 文吾 [Player Directory: Bungo Fukasaki 9-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. 553. ISBN 978-4-8399-5175-7. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
  3. 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. 35. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
  4. "Fukusaki Bungo Kudan, Roppyakushō (Shogi Eiyoshō) wo Tassei" 福崎文吾九段, 600勝 (将棋栄誉賞)を達成 [Bungo Fukusaki 9d wins 600th official game] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. March 9, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  5. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  6. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Taitoru Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Major Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  7. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Yūshō Rireki" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 優勝履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Championship History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  8. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Shōgi Taishō" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 将棋大賞 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Annual Shogi Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  9. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Fukusaki Bungo Sonota Hyōshō" 棋士データベース: 福崎文吾 その他表彰 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Bungo Fukusaki Other Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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