Akihito Hirose

Akihito Hirose (広瀬 章人, Hirose Akihito, born January 18, 1987) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan. He is a former Ryūō and Ōi title holder, and is also the first shogi professional to win a major title while attending university.

Akihito Hirose
Native name広瀬章人
Born (1987-01-18) January 18, 1987
HometownSapporo
Career
Achieved professional statusApril 1, 2005(2005-04-01) (aged 18)
Badge Number255
Rank9-dan
Teacher Osamu Katsuura (9-dan)
Major titles won2
Tournaments won1
Meijin classA
Ryūō class1
Websites
JSA profile page
Official website
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