is a Japanese
professional shogi player ranked 5-
dan
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Early life
Itō was born in
Setagaya, Tokyo on October 10, 2002. He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was about five years old.
Shogi
Amateur shogi
As a
second grade elementary school student in 2010, Itō represented Tokyo in the 9th in and finished in second place. At the World Open Shogi Championships held in
Minsk
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in July 2013, Itō finished 90 to win the tournament as a fifth grade elementary school student.
Apprentice professional
Itō entered the
Japan Shogi Association
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's
apprentice school in September 2013 at the rank of 6-
kyū
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when he was a
fifth grade elementary school student under the guidance of shogi professional .
Itō was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 3-dan in April 2018 and obtained
full professional status and the
rank of 4-dan after winning the 67th
3-dan League (April 2020September 2020) with a record of 15 wins and 3 losses.
Regular professional
In SeptemberOctober 2021, Itō defeated
Yūsei Koga 2 games to none to win the 52nd tournament.
Promotion history
The
promotion history for Itō is as follows.
* 6-kyū: September 1, 2013
* 3-dan: April 2018
* 4-dan: October 1, 2020
* 5-dan: March 10, 2022
Titles and other championships
Itō has yet to appear in a
major title match, but he has won one
non-major title tournament.
Awards and honors
Itō won the Japan Shogi Association's
Annual Shogi Awards for "Best New Player" and "Best Winning Percentage" in 2022.
References
External links
* ShogiHub
Professional Player Info · Itō, Takumi
Living people
2002 births
Japanese shogi players
Professional shogi players
People from Setagaya
Professional shogi players from Tokyo Metropolis
Shinjin-Ō
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