Wataru Kamimura Explained

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 5-dan.

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 2012September 2012) with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses.^[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.^{[6] [7]}

External links

• ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Kamimura, Wataru
• Blog: かみむらブログ

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Kamimura Wataru. ja:棋士データベース: 上村亘. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Wataru Kamimura. Japan Shogi Association. October 13, 2019.
2. Web site: Shinyondan Tanjō (San'nin) no Oshirase. ja:新四段誕生 (3人)のお知らせ. ja. Announcing the three new 4-dans. September 8, 2012. Japan Shogi Association. October 13, 2019.
3. Book: Geneki Purō Kishi DētaBukku 2016 [Jō] A-Ta Gyō]. ja:現役プロ棋士データブック2016 [上] あ-た. Japanese. 2016 Active Shogi Professional Databook [First volume] Letter "A" to Letter "Ta". 33. 2015. MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. Google Books. October 13, 2019.
4. Web site: Dai Gojūikkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen. ja:第51回奨励会三段リーグ戦. ja. 51st Apprentice School 3-dan League. 2012. Japan Shogi Association. October 13, 2019.
5. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Kamimura Wataru Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 上村亘 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Wataru Kamimura Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. October 13, 2019.
6. Sano. Kōdai. ｢Hashiritsuzukeru Jukusei｣ Tokushū Kamimura Wataru-san (Ri Yon). ja:｢走り続ける塾生｣ 特集 上村亘さん (理4). ja. Special feature: "Students Always on the Go" Special Feature: Wataru Kamimura (Science Department, Senior). November 20, 2012. Keio University Student Newspaper "Jukushin". October 13, 2019.
7. News: . Kamimura Wataru Yondan ga Godan Shōdan. ja:上村亘四段が五段昇段. ja. Wataru Kamimura 4d promoted to 5d. October 11, 2019. Sankei Shimbun. October 13, 2019.