Ōshō (shogi)
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Ōshō (王将, ōshō) is one of the eight titles in Japanese professional shogi. The tournament is co-sponsored by Sports Nippon and the Mainichi Shimbun with additional support received from ALSOK [ja] and the Igo & Shogi Channel [ja].[1]
Quick Facts Native name, Type ...
Ōshō | |
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Native name | 王将戦 |
Type | Title |
Official name | ALSOK王将戦 |
Sponsor(s) |
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Winner's title | Ōshō |
Reigning champion | Sōta Fujii |
Number of times held | 72 |
First held |
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Last held | 2022 |
Lifetime champions | |
Most times won | Yasuharu Ōyama (20) |
Most consecutive wins | Yasuharu Ōyama (9) |
Website(s) | |
JSA tournament website (in Japanese) | |
Sponsor's tournament website (in Japanese) |
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The word also refers to the piece called the "King" in shogi.