Tomoka Nishiyama
JapanathleteFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tomoka Nishiyama is a prominent Japanese shogi player, recognized for her achievements in women's shogi. She holds the title of Women's Three Crown Champion, a testament to her skill and dedication in the game. Nishiyama has made significant contributions to the popularity of shogi, especially among female players, and is known for her strategic prowess and competitive spirit. Recently, she was in the news due to a sudden change in challengers for the Women's Oi title match, as she is set to undergo urgent surgery.
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Tomoka Nishiyama is a female shogi player competing for the first time for the title of a professional shogi player.
西山朋佳女流三冠「今まで通りに」 女性初の棋士資格懸かる白玲戦へ：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-08-05Tomoka Nishiyama is a female shogi player who holds two titles.
西山朋佳女流二冠と福間香奈女流名人が「百番指し」 対戦成績は拮抗：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-30
Tomoka Nishiyama is a women's three-crown champion who is undergoing urgent surgery.
開幕前日の挑戦者変更 西山朋佳女流三冠「早急な手術」女流王位戦：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-23