Hifumi Katō
Hifumi Katō (加藤 一二三, Katō Hifumi, born January 1, 1940) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan.
| Hifumi Katō | |
|---|---|
Katō after receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in May 2018. | |
| Native name | 加藤一二三 |
| Born | January 1, 1940 |
| Hometown | Kama, Fukuoka |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | August 1, 1954 (aged 14) |
| Badge Number | 64 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Retired | June 20, 2017 (62 years) |
| Teacher | Shōji Kenmochi (9-dan) |
| Major titles won | 8 |
| Tournaments won | 23 |
| Career record | 1324–1180 (.529) |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
He is a former Meijin, Tenth Dan, Ōi, Kiō and Ōshō major title holder.
He has the nicknames 123 and ひふみん Hifumin given by his fans.
Katō had the record for the youngest professional player who went pro at 14 years and 7 months old until Sōta Fujii became professional in 2016 at age 14 years and 2 months.
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