Taichi Takami

Taichi Takami (髙見 泰地, Takami Taichi, born July 12, 1993) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 7-dan. He is a former Eiō title holder.

Taichi Takami
Native name髙見泰地
Born (1993-07-12) July 12, 1993
HometownYokohama
Career
Achieved professional statusOctober 1, 2011(2011-10-01) (aged 18)
Badge Number284
Rank7-dan
TeacherKazuo Ishida (9-dan)
Major titles won1
Meijin classB2
Ryūō class2
Websites
JSA profile page

Early life and education

Taichi Takami was born in Yokohama on July 12, 1993.[1] He learned shogi from his father when he was in kindergarten,[2] and was later accepted into the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū as a protegee of shogi professional Kazuo Ishida in April 2005.

He was promoted to 1-dan in December 2007[3] and then to 3-dan in April 2010.[4] He finished the 47th 3-dan League (April 2010 – September 2010) with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses,[5] and the 48th 3-dan League (October 2010 – March 2011) with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses[6] before winning the 49th 3-dan League (April 2011 – September 2011) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses to obtain full professional status and the rank of 4-dan.[2]

Takami graduated from Rikkyo University in 2017 with a degree in history.[7][8]

Shogi professional

On May 26, 2018, Takami defeated Kota Kanai to win the 3rd Eiō title 4 games to none. Takami was the first winner of the title since it was upgraded to major title status.[9] As a result of his becoming a major title holder, Takami was promoted to 7-dan the same day.[10]

In May 2019, Takami was unable to defend his Eiō title, losing the 4th Eiō title match to challenger Takuya Nagase 4 games to none.[11]

Promotion history

The promotion history for Takami is as follows:[4]

  • 6-kyū: April 2005
  • 3-dan: April 2010
  • 4-dan: October 1, 2011
  • 5-dan: May 23, 2014
  • 6-dan: January 29, 2018
  • 7-dan: May 26, 2018

Titles and other championships

Takami's has appeared in a major title match twice; he won the 3rd Eiō title in 2018, but was unable to defend his title the following year.[12]

Year-end prize money and game fee ranking

Takami has finished in the "Top 10" of the JSA's year-end prize money/game fee rankings once since turning professional: sixth in 2018 with JPY 26,360,000 in earnings.[13]

References
  1. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi" 棋士データベース: 髙見泰地 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  2. "Takami Sandan to Fujimori Sandan ga Shinyondan ni !" 髙見三段と藤森三段が新四段に! [Takami 3d and Fujimori 3d promoted to 4d!] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  3. "Kishi Meikan: Godan Takami Taichi" 棋士名鑑: 五段 髙見 泰地 [Player Directory: Taichi Takami 5-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. 578. ISBN 978-4-8399-5175-7. Retrieved May 28, 2018 – via Google Books.
  4. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 髙見泰地 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  5. "Dai Yonjūnanakai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen" 第47回奨励会三段リーグ戦 [47th Apprentice School 3-dan League] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  6. "Dai Yonjūnhakkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen" 第48回奨励会三段リーグ戦 [48th Apprentice School 3-dan League] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  7. "Hon Gakkō Tomo no Shōgi Kishi Takami Taichi-san ga Eiō no Shōgō wo Kakutoku" 本学校友の将棋棋士 高見泰地さんが叡王の称号を獲得 [Professional shogi player Taichi Takami captures Eiō title] (in Japanese). Rikkyo University. May 31, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  8. "Yokohama Shusshin no Takami Taichi･Eiō, Shōgi Hatsu Taitoru ni ｢Doryoku Mukuwareta｣" 横浜出身の高見泰地･叡王, 将棋初タイトルに｢努力報われた｣ [Yokohama native Taichi Takami Eiō says his first shogi major title is a "reward for his efforts"]. Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). September 3, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  9. Murakami, Kōji (May 26, 2018). "Takami Rokudan ga Hatsu Taitoru Kakutoku Shōgi Eiōsen" 高見六段が初タイトル獲得 将棋叡王戦 [Shogi Eiō Tournament: Takami 6d wins his first major title]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  10. "Takami Taichi Rokudan ga Shichidan ni Shōdan" 高見泰地六段が七段に昇段 [Taichi Takami 6d promoted to 7d] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  11. Murakami, Kōji (May 11, 2019). "Nagase Shichidan ga Shin Eiō Yonrenshō de Hatsu Taitoru Dasshu" 永瀬七段が新叡王 4連勝で初タイトル奪取 [Nagase 7d captures first major title; wins Eiō title 4–0]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  12. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Takami Taichi Taitoru Rireki" 棋士データベース: 髙見泰地 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Taichi Takami Major Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  13. "Habu Yoshiharu Kudan ga Ninenburi Ichii 2018nen Kakutoku Shōkin - Taikyokuryō Besuto 10" 羽生善治九段が2年ぶり1位 2018年獲得賞金・対局料ベスト10 [2018 Prize Money/Game Fees Top 10: Yoshiharu Habu 9d reclaims top position after two years] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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