Sota Fujii
Sota Fujii, a prominent Japanese shogi player born on July 19, 2002, is renowned for his exceptional talent and skill in the game. As of 2023, he holds the title of the 7-time champion, having secured prestigious titles including Meijin, Ryuo, Oi, Oza, Kio, Kisei, and Osho. His remarkable achievements at a young age have made him a sensation in the shogi world, and he is often regarded as a prodigy. Fujii continues to break records and set new standards in the game, captivating audiences with his strategic prowess and deep understanding of shogi.
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Recent news mentions
Sota Fujii's inauguration ceremony was celebrated by 400 attendees.
藤井聡太名人の就位式、400人が祝う 記念品はディスプレー [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-08-07Sota Fujii's inauguration ceremony was attended by 400 people celebrating his achievements.
熊本地震「復旧願う」 悠仁さま初のおことば 原爆慰霊碑では供花：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-08-07
Sota Fujii was challenged in his attempt to regain the title of seven crowns.
藤井聡太名人、七冠復帰への挑戦ならず 広瀬章人九段が王座戦挑戦権 [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-08-05
Sota Fujii is the current Ryuo title holder.
柵木幹太五段、竜王挑戦にあと1勝 藤井聡太竜王を抜く15連勝：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-08-04
Sota Fujii is on the verge of securing a challenge title after defeating Tada-hisa Maruyama in the championship match.
藤井聡太名人、挑戦権獲得まであと1勝 王座戦で丸山忠久九段を破る [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-24
Sota Fujii faced a tough match against a strong opponent in the shogi championship.
愛子さま、11月にシンガポールを公式訪問 外交樹立60周年で招待：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-10
Sota Fujii's winning streak was halted at 14 matches starting from March.
伊藤匠二冠が白星発進 藤井聡太王位、3月からの連勝は14で止まる [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-05
Sota Fujii successfully defended his title by defeating Shinichiro Hattori.
藤井聡太棋聖が7連覇 服部慎一郎七段を破って防衛 公式戦14連勝 [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-01
Sota Fujii achieved 13 consecutive wins to advance to the best four in the title match.
藤井聡太名人が13連勝で王座戦ベスト4進出 佐藤天彦九段に勝利：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-06-26
Sota Fujii is a prominent shogi player who is being discussed in relation to the Oi title match.
藤井聡太六冠を将棋より悩ませる？ 王位戦「勝負めし」候補が92品 [静岡県] [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-06-24Sota Fujii has achieved 12 consecutive wins since March, aiming for his seventh consecutive title.
オランダ在住のハープ奏者の長澤さん 天皇、皇后両陛下と再会：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-06-20
Sota Fujii has achieved an undefeated 12 consecutive wins since March and is on the verge of his seventh consecutive title.
藤井聡太棋聖が3月から不敗の12連勝 棋聖戦2連勝で7連覇王手 [栃木県] [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-06-19Sota Fujii was defeated by Takuya Nagase in a recent match.
永瀬拓矢九段、藤井聡太名人を破る 直近は3連勝、8日から王将戦 [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-03-05
Sota Fujii is the reigning shogi champion.
京アニの八田英明社長が死去 数々のアニメ世に、放火殺人事件に対応 [京都府]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-03-02
Sota Fujii is a prominent shogi player who is being challenged by Tetsuro Itodani.
藤井聡太名人に挑戦の糸谷哲郎八段 理事になって好調、変わった心境：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-03-02
Sota Fujii is challenging in the final round of the A-class ranking match.
藤井聡太名人に挑戦するのは… A級順位戦最終局、26日に静岡で [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-25Sota Fujii is in a difficult position as he faces Takuya Nagase.
永瀬拓矢九段、「7度目の正直」まであと1勝 藤井聡太王将は窮地に [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-18Sota Fujii won the championship with a brilliant defensive move.
藤井聡太名人「ドキドキしながら」 受けの妙手で優勝決める 朝日杯：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-11Sota Fujii has won his fifth championship, tying with Yoshiharu Habu for the most titles.
藤井聡太名人が5回目の優勝 羽生善治九段と並んで最多 将棋朝日杯：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-11
Sota Fujii is featured in the article regarding the Shogi Asahi Cup finals and semifinals.
藤井聡太名人らが登場 将棋朝日杯の決勝・準決勝、今年は高槻市で：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-10Sota Fujii has ranked first for four consecutive years and surpassed 200 million yen in prize money for the first time.
藤井聡太名人が4年連続の1位 賞金ランキング、初の2億円超え：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-03Sota Fujii is on a winning streak and is one victory away from becoming the eternal Ryuo.
藤井聡太竜王が3連勝、永世竜王にあと1勝 第4局は京都競馬場で [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-01Sota Fujii is mentioned as a user of the shogi site 'Shogi Club 24' which is set to end this year.
対局サイト「将棋倶楽部24」が年内で終了 藤井聡太名人らも利用：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-01Sota Fujii won against Takuya Nagase, achieving his sixth consecutive title.
藤井聡太王位が永瀬拓矢九段を破って6連覇 タイトル獲得数4位タイ [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-10Sota Fujii won the first game in a match held in Singapore against his peer Takumi Ito.
藤井聡太王座がシンガポール対局で先勝 同学年の伊藤匠叡王破る [藤井聡太]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-04
Sota Fujii expressed that he felt he was 'seen through' in the match.
永瀬拓矢九段が勝って2勝目 藤井聡太王位「見切られてしまった」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-08-27Sota Fujii expressed that he felt the interesting duality of shogi during his inauguration ceremony celebrated by 400 people.
藤井聡太名人「将棋の二面性の面白さ感じた」 就位式で400人祝う：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-08-04Sōta Fujii is a shogi player who achieved his 1,000th career win, becoming the 13th person in history to do so.
将棋の郷田九段が史上13人目の通算1千勝 タイトル6期「剛直流」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-09Sota Fujii challenged for the title against Takumi Ito after winning.
藤井聡太王座への挑戦権、伊藤匠叡王が獲得 羽生善治九段に勝利：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-03Sota Fujii celebrated his victory at a victory party in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture.
藤井聡太名人、カニとサメにどきどきタッチ 愛知県蒲郡市で祝勝会：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-09