Nobuyuki Ōuchi
Nobuyuki Ōuchi | |
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Native name | |
Born | October 2, 1941 |
Hometown | Minato, Tokyo |
Nationality | Japanese |
Died | June 23, 2017 | (aged 75)
Career | |
Achieved professional status | April 1, 1963 | (aged 21)
Badge Number | 86 |
Rank | 9-dan |
Retired | April 20, 2010 | (aged 68)
Teacher | Ichitarō Doi (Honorary Meijin) |
Major titles won | 1 |
Tournaments won | 8 |
Career record | 887–807 (.524) |
Notable students | |
Websites | |
JSA profile page |
Nobuyuki Ōuchi (
Early life and education
[edit]Ōuchi was born on October 2, 1941, in Minato, Tokyo.[3]
In 1954, he entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under guidance of shogi professional Ichitarō Doi. He was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 1-dan in 1958, and obtained professional status and the rank of 4-dan in April 1963.[4]
Ōuchi was the first graduate of Chuo University to become a professional shogi player.[5]
Professional shogi
[edit]Ōuchi was the challenger for the Meijin title in 1975 against Makoto Nakahara.[2] He retired from professional shogi in April 2010.[6]
Promotion history
[edit]The promotion history for Ōuchi is as follows:[7]
- 6-kyū: 1954
- 1-dan: 1958
- 4-dan: April 1, 1963
- 5-Dan: April 1, 1984
- 6-dan: April 1, 1985
- 7-dan: April 1, 1970
- 8-dan: April 1, 1972
- 9-dan: April 1, 1984
- Retired: April 20, 2010
Titles and other championships
[edit]Ōuchi appeared in major title matches a total of four times and won one major title. He won the Kiō title in 1976 for his only major title.[8] In addition to his one major title, Ōuchi won eight other shogi championships during his career.[9]
Non-title championships
[edit]Tournament | Years | Number of times |
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*Kogō Shineisen | 1961–2 | 2 |
*Japan Shogi Association Cup | 1974, 1980 | 2 |
NHK Cup | 1975 | 1 |
*All Star Kachinuki-sen | 1978 | 1 |
*All Nihon Pro | 1987 | 1 |
Other | 1 |
Note: Tournaments marked with an asterisk (*) are no longer held.
Awards and honors
[edit]Ōuchi received a number of awards and honors throughout his career for his accomplishments both on an off the shogi board. These include awards given out annually by the JSA for performance in official games as well as other awards for career accomplishments, and awards received from governmental organizations, etc. for contributions made to Japanese society.[10][11]
In November 2015, Ōuchi became the 25th professional shogi player to be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his contributions to the promotion of Japanese culture.[12][13]
Annual Shogi Awards
[edit]- 2nd Annual Awards (April 1974 – March 1975): Most Consecutive Games Won, Distinguished Service Award
- 3rd Annual Awards (April 1975 – March 1976): Fighting-spirit Award
- 5th Annual Awards (April 1977 – March 1978): Most Consecutive Games Won
- 14th Annual Awards (April 1986 – March 1987): Special Award
- 36th Annual Awards (April 2008 – March 2009): Tokyo Shogi Press Club Award
- 45th Annual Awards (April 2017 – March 2018): Masuda Special Prize (for numerous contributions made to the Bear-in-the-hole castle in Ranging Rook openings)
Other awards
[edit]- 1982: Sankei Children's Book Award (Sankei Shimbun Category )
- 1987: Shogi Honor Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional)
- 1987: 25 Years Service Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years)
- 2000: Shogi Honor Fighting-spirit Award (Awarded by JSA in recognition of winning 800 official games as a professional)
- 2002: 40 Years Service Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of being an active professional for forty years)
- 2015: Order of the Rising Sun
Death
[edit]Ōuchi died on June 23, 2017, at age 75. The cause of death was not made public.[4] A memorial service for Ōuchi was held on July 17, 2017, at the headquarters of the JSA in Tokyo. The service was attended by roughly 500 people, including relatives, friends and fans.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shōgi no Ōuchi Nobuyuki-shi ga Shikyo Daiikki"
将棋 の大内 延 介 氏 が死去 第 1期 棋王 [Professional shogi player Nobuyuki Ōuchi dies; he was the first Kiō title holder]. Nishinippon Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ a b "Shōgi Kishi Kudan no Ōuchi Nobuyuki-san Shikyo Nanajūgonen, Meijinsen ni Chōsen"
将棋 棋士 九 段 の大内 延 介 さん死去 75年 ,名人 戦 に挑戦 [Professional shogi player Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan dies; he challenged for the Meijin title in 1975]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ a b "Fuhō: Ōuchi Nobuyuki-san Nanajūgosai=Shōgi Kishi Kudan, Dotōryū no Kifū"
訃報 :大内 延 介 さん75歳 =将棋 棋士 九 段 ,怒濤 流 の棋風 [Obituary: Nobuyuki Ōuchi age 75; professional shogi 9-dan known for his aggressive attacking style]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Gakusei Puro Kishi Tanjō Debyūsen wa Jūnigatsu Hachinen Gakari no Yume Kanau Takano Satoshi (Hō Yon)"
学生 プロ棋士 誕生 デビュー戦 は12月 8年 がかりの夢 叶 う高野 智史 さん (法 4) [Fourth-year student Satoshi Takano's dream of becoming a professional shogi player comes true after eight years; will make professional debut in December] (PDF). Hakumon Chuo (in Japanese). Vol. Fall. Chuo University. 2015. p. 23. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Ōuchi Nobuyuki Kudan ga Intai"
大内 延 介 九 段 が引退 [Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan retires] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 21, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Shōdan Rireki"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 昇段 履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Taitoru Rireki"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Major Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Yūshō Rireki"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 優勝 履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Championship History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Shōgi Taishō"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 将棋 大賞 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Annual Shogi Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Sonota Hyōshō"
棋士 データベース:大内 延 介 その他 表彰 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Other Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Ōuchi Nobuyuki Kudan ga Asahi wo Jushō"
大内 延 介 九 段 が旭日 双 光章 を受章 [Nobuyuki Ōuchi awarded Order of Rising Sun] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. November 4, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Heisei Nijūnananen Aki no Jokun Jushōsha Meibō: Asahisho Tōkyō-tō"
平成 27年 秋 の叙勲 受章 者 名簿 :旭日 章 東京 都 [Heisei 27 (2015) Fall Honors Recipient List: Order of Rising Sun, Tokyo Metropolis] (PDF) (in Japanese). Cabinet of Japan. 2015. p. 3. Retrieved May 3, 2021. - ^ "Ōuchi Nobuyuku Kudan ni Wakare Shōgi・500nin ga Oshimu"
大内 九 段 に別 れ将棋 ・500人 が惜 しむ [500 people say their goodbyes to Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). July 18, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021. - ^ "Ōuchi Nobuyuku Kudan 「Owakare no Kai」: Kankeisha・Fan Yaku Gohyakunin ga Sanka"
大内 延 介 九 段 「お別 れの会 」:関係 者 ・ファン約 500人 が参会 [About 500 people attend "Farewell Service" for Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. July 18, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-07-18. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
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