Bungo Fukusaki
| Bungo Fukusaki | |
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| Native name | 福崎文吾 |
| Born | December 6, 1959 |
| Hometown | Moriguchi, Osaka |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1978 (aged 18) |
| Badge Number | 135 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Retired | April 22, 2025 (aged 65) |
| Teacher | Kaishū Tanaka (9-dan) |
| Major titles won | 2 |
| Tournaments won | 1 |
| Career record | 678–814 (.454) |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Bungo Fukusaki (福崎 文吾, Fukusaki Bungo; December 6, 1959) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan. He is a former 10-dan and Ōza major title holder.
Early life
[edit]Fukusaki was born on December 6, 1959, in Moriguchi, Osaka.[1] He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional Kaishū Tanaka 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.[2]
Shogi professional
[edit]In 1979, Fukusaki won the 3rd Young Lions tournament for his first championship as a professional.[2][3]
Fukusaki first appearance in a major title match came in 1986 when he challenged Kunio Yonenaga for the 25th 10 dan 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.[2][3]
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.[2][3]
On March 8, 2012, Fukusaki defeated Kenji Kobayashi in a Ryūō Class 4 game to become the 44th professional to win 600 official games.[4]
On April 1, 2025, the JSA announced Fukuzaki had met the conditions for mandatory retirement for "Free Class" players and his retirement would become official upon completion of his final scheduled game of the 2025–2024 shogi season.[5] Fukuzaki's retirement became official upon losing to Kōzō Arimori on April 22, 2025, in a 38th Ryūō Group 6 game.[6] He finished his career with a record of 678 wins and 814 losses for a winning percentage of 0.454.[7]
Promotion history
[edit]Fukusaki's promotion history is as follows:[8]
- 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
- Retired: April 22, 2025
Titles and other championships
[edit]Fukusaki has appeared in major title matches a total of four times and has won two titles.[9] In addition to major titles, Fukusaki has won one other shogi championship during his career.[10]
Awards and honors
[edit]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.[11] 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.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Fukusaki is married to former female shogi professional Mutsumi Fukusaki.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ a b c d 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. 35. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved February 8, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Fukusaki Bungo Kudan, Roppyakushō (Shōgi 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.
- ^ "Shōdan･Intai･Kyūjo Kishi no Oshirase" 昇段･引退･休場棋士のお知らせ [Player promotions, retirements and leaves of absence] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Fukuzaki Bungo Kudan ga Intai" 福崎文吾九段が引退 [Bungo Fukuzaki 9-dan retires] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Tsūsan Seiseki" 通算成績 [Career Records] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 22, 2025. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ "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 April 23, 2025.
- ^ "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.
External links
[edit]- ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Fukuzaki, Bungo [sic]
