Kenjirō Abe
Kenjiro Abe | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1989 Sakata, Yamagata, Japan |
| Occupation | Professional shogi player |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Winning the 41st Shinjin-Ō tournament |
is a Japanese professional shogi player who holds the rank of 7-dan.
Early life, amateur career, and apprenticeship
Born on February 25, 1989, in Sakata, Yamagata, Abe was introduced to shogi at the age of five by observing his father and elder brother. During his junior high school years, he secured second place in the Boy's Division of the 22nd in 2001. That same year, he joined the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice program at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of professional .
Abe attained professional status with a 4-dan ranking on October 1, 2009, after finishing as runner-up in the 45th 3-dan League held from April to September 2009, achieving a record of thirteen wins and five losses.
Professional shogi career
Abe claimed his inaugural professional tournament victory in October 2010 by overcoming amateur Hakuyo Kaku with a 2-1 score to win the 41st Shinjin-Ō competition.
Advancement record
The timeline of Abe's rank promotions is as follows:
- 6-kyū: September 25, 2002
- 4-dan: October 1, 2009
- 5-dan: November 1, 2011
- 6-dan: November 5, 2015
- 7-dan: April 22, 2016
Titles and championships
Although Abe has yet to compete in a major title match, he has secured one championship outside of the major titles.
Awards and distinctions
In recognition of his game against Yoshiharu Habu during the challenger tournament for the 41st Kiō title, Abe was honored with the Japan Shogi Association's Annual Shogi Award for "Special Game of the Year" in 2015.
External links
- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Abe, Kenjiro