| Bungo Fukusaki | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Bungo Fukusaki in Himeji, Japan (November 11, 2018) | |
| Native name | 福崎文吾 |
| Born | (1959-12-06) December 6, 1959 (age 65) |
| Hometown | Moriguchi, Osaka |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1978(1978-10-01) (aged 18) |
| Badge Number | 135 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Teacher | Kaishū Tanaka [ja] (9-dan) |
| Major titles won | 2 |
| Tournaments won | 1 |
| Meijin class | Free |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
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 [ja] and Ōza major title holder.
Early life
Fukusaki was born on December 6, 1959, in Moriguchi, Osaka. He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional Kaishū Tanaka [ja] 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.
Shogi professional
In 1979, Fukusaki won the 3rd Young Lions [ja] tournament for his first championship as a professional.
Fukusaki first appearance in a major title match came in 1986 when he challenged Kunio Yonenaga for the 25th 10 dan [ja] 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.
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.
On March 8, 2012, Fukusaki defeated Kenji Kobayashi in a Ryūō Class 4 game to become the 44th professional to win 600 official games.
Promotion history
Fukusaki's promotion history is as follows:
- 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. In addition to major titles, Fukusaki has won one other shogi championship during his career.
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. 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.
Personal life
Fukusaki is married to former female shogi professional Mutsumi Fukusaki [ja].
References
- "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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 Letter "Ta" to letter "Wa"] (in Japanese). MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 2015. p. 35. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.