Hiroshi Miyamoto
Hiroshi Miyamoto (宮本 広志, Miyamoto Hiroshi, born January 27, 1986) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.
| Hiroshi Miyamoto | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 宮本 広志 |
| Born | January 27, 1986 |
| Hometown | Kamitonda, Wakayama |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | April 1, 2014 (aged 28) |
| Badge Number | 296 |
| Rank | 5-dan |
| Teacher | Masayuki Moriyasu (7-dan) |
| Meijin class | C1 |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Early life
Miyamoto was born in Kamitonda, Wakayama on January 27, 1986.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was a first-grade elementary school student, and eventually entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional Masayuki Moriyasu in 1999.[2][3]
Miyamoto was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 2003 and then 3-dan in 2005. He entered the 37th 3-dan League (April 2005 – September 2005), but his progress slowed and he was unable to secure full professional status and the rank of 4-dan until he tied for first place in the 54th 3-dan League with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.[2][3][4]
Promotion history
Miyamoto's promotion history is as follows:[5]
- 1999, September: 6-kyū
- 2005, April: 3-dan
- 2014, April 1: 4-dan
- 2016, March 3: 5-dan
References
- "Kishi Dētabēsu: Miyamoto Hiroshi" 棋士データベース: 宮本広志 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Miyamoto] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- 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 [Last volume] Letter "Ta" to letter "Wa"] (in Japanese). MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 2015. p. 55. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved March 13, 2018 – via Google Books.
- "Hoshino Yoshitaka Sandan to Miyamoto Hiroshi Sandan ga Yondan ni Shōdan" 星野良生三段と宮本広志三段が四段に昇段 [Yoshitaka Hoshino 3-dan and Hiroshi Miyamoto 3-dan promoted to 4-dan] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. March 8, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "Dai Gojūyonkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisenjūsannen Jūgatsu kara Nisenjūyonnen Sangatsu" 第54回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2013年10月～2014年3月 [54th apprentice school 3-dan league: October 2013 to March 2014] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "Kishi Dētabēsu: Miyamoto Hiroshi Shōdan" 棋士データベース: 宮本広志 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Hiroshi Miyamoto Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved March 13, 2019.