Shūji Satō

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.

For the astronomer, see Shuji Sato (astronomer).
Shūji Satō
Native name佐藤秀司
Born (1967-06-08) June 8, 1967
HometownFurukawa, Miyagi
Career
Achieved professional statusOctober 1, 1990(1990-10-01) (aged 23)
Badge Number196
Rank8-dan
TeacherMakoto Nakahara (9-dan)
Tournaments won1
Meijin classC2
Ryūō class6
Notable studentsMarin Matsushita
Websites
JSA profile page

Shogi professional

Satō 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 profession to reach 600 career wins on August 23, 2023.[3]

Promotion history

Satō'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

Satō has yet to appear in a major title match, but he has won one non-major title championship.[5]

Awards and honors

Satō 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

Satō 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
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Satō Shūj 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.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "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.


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