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Kōta Kanai (金井 恒太, Kanai Kōta, born May 25, 1986) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan.

Early life and apprenticeship

Kanai was born on May 25, 1986, in Ageo, Saitama. He learned how to play shogi from his grandfather when he was about six years old. In August 1999, he was accepted into the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional Kenji Iino [ja]. He was promoted to the rank of 3-dan in 2003, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in April 2007 after the tying for first place with Masayuki Toyoshima in the 40th 3-dan League (October 2006 – March 2007) with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses. Kanai had a record of three wins and four losses after seven games in the 40th 3-dan League before winning his next eleven games to gain professional status.

Shogi professional

Kanai advanced to the title match of the 3rd Eiō tournament in 2018, but lost the match to Taichi Takami 4 games to none.

Promotion history

Kanai's promotion history is as follows:

• 6-kyū: 1999
• 4-dan: April 1, 2007
• 5-dan: March 9, 2010
• 6-dan: March 9, 2016

Titles and other championships

Kana has appeared in one major title match since turning pprofessional.

Awards and honors

Kanai received the Japan Shogi Association's Annual Shogi Awards "Most Consecutive Games Won" for 2008 and "Special Game of the Year" for 2009.

References

1. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Kanai Kōta" 棋士データベース: 金井恒太 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Kōta Kanai] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
2. ^ "Toyoshima Masayuki･Kanai Kōta Shinyondan no Oshirase" 豊島将之･金井恒太 新四段誕生のお知らせ [Masayuki Toyoshima and Kōta Kanai announced as new 4-dans] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. March 17, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
3. "Kishi Meikan: Godan Kanai Kōta" 棋士名鑑: 五段 金井 恒太 [Player Directory: Kōta Kanai 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. 574. ISBN 978-4-8399-5175-7. Retrieved March 10, 2019 – via Google Books.
4. "Dai Yonjūkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisenrokunen Jūgatsu kara Nisennananen Sangatsu" 第40回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2006年10月～2007年3月 [40th apprentice school 3-dan league: October 2006 to March 2007] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2006. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
5. Murakami, Koji (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 March 10, 2019.
6. "Eiōsen Daisanki" 叡王戦 第3期 [3rd Eiō Tournament] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
7. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Kanai Kōta Shōdan" 棋士データベース: 金井恒太 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Kōta Kanai Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
8. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Kanai Kōta Taitoru Rireki" 棋士データベース: 金井恒太 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Kōta Kanai Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
9. "Kishi Dētabēsu: Kanai Kōta Shōgi Taishō" 棋士データベース: 金井恒太 将棋大賞 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Kōta Kanai Annual Shogi Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
10. "Dai Sanjūrokkai Shōgi Taishō Kimaru!" 第36回将棋大賞決まる! [36th Annual Shogi Awards decided] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 1, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
11. "Dai Sanjūnanakai Shōgi Taishō Kimaru!" 第37回将棋大賞決まる! [37th Annual Shogi Awards decided] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 1, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2019.

External links

• ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Kanai, Kota

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