Wataru Kamimura (上村 亘, Kamimura Wataru, born December 10, 1986) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.
| Wataru Kamimura | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 上村亘 |
| Born | December 10, 1986 |
| Hometown | Nakano, Tokyo |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 2012 (aged 25) |
| Badge Number | 288 |
| Rank | 5-dan |
| Teacher | Osamu Nakamura (9-dan) |
| Meijin class | C2 |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
| Official website | |
Early life and apprenticeship
Kamimura was born in Nakano, Tokyo on December 10, 1986.[1] He learned how to play shogi from his father and entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of professional shogi player Osamu Nakamura in September 1998.[2][3]
Kamimura was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 3-dan in October 2010, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 2012 after winning the 51st 3-dan League (April 2012 – September 2012) with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses.[2][3][4]
Shogi professional
Promotion history
The promotion history for Kamimura is as follows:[5]
- 6-kyū: September 1998
- 3-dan: October 2010
- 4-dan: October 1, 2012
- 5-dan: October 10, 2019
Personal life
Kamimura is a graduate of Keio University, majoring in mathematical sciences. He is the first professional shogi player to graduate from the school.[3][6][7]
References
External links
- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Kamimura, Wataru
- Blog: かみむらブログ (in Japanese)