Kōzō Masuda
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Kōzō Masuda (升田 幸三, Masuda Kōzō, March 21, 1918 – April 5, 1991) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan.[1] He is a former Meijin who was known for playing very creative shogi. For instance, top player Yoshiharu Habu considered Masuda's playing style to be 30 years ahead of its time and the origin of the modern way to play shogi.[2]
Quick Facts Native name, Born ...
Kōzō Masuda | |
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Masuda in 1952 | |
Native name | 升田幸三 |
Born | (1918-03-21)March 21, 1918 |
Hometown | Mirasaka, Hiroshima |
Nationality | Japanese |
Died | April 5, 1991(1991-04-05) (aged 73) |
Career | |
Achieved professional status | January 1, 1936(1936-01-01) (aged 17) |
Badge Number | 18 |
Rank | 9 dan |
Retired | 1979 (43 years) |
Teacher | Kinjirō Kimi [ja] |
Major titles won | 7 |
Tournaments won | 6 |
Career record | 544–376 (.591) |
Websites | |
JSA profile page |
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