Yoshiharu Habu
Yoshiharu Habu is a renowned Japanese shogi player, recognized as one of the greatest in the history of the game. Born on March 27, 1970, he became the youngest player to achieve the title of professional shogi player at the age of 15. Habu has held multiple major titles throughout his career, including the prestigious Meijin and Ryuo titles, and has achieved numerous records in the sport, including being the first player to win all seven major shogi titles in Japan. His strategic prowess and contributions to shogi have earned him significant acclaim and a dedicated following. Habu's influence extends beyond the board, as he has also worked to promote shogi through various media and educational initiatives.
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Yoshiharu Habu did not return to B class 1 group.
羽生善治九段、B級1組復帰ならず 藤井猛九段は降級 将棋順位戦：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-03-05
Yoshiharu Habu is tied with Sota Fujii for the most titles in the championship.
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
Yoshiharu Habu is a prominent shogi player who has been active since the late Showa era.
「歌会始の儀」 今年の題は「明」 悠仁さまも初出席 皇居・宮殿：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-14
Yoshiharu Habu is a prominent figure in the world of Go, having achieved significant victories in major tournaments.
一力遼名人が先勝、優勝に王手 囲碁の世界メジャー棋戦LG杯決勝：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-12Yoshiharu Habu was defeated by Toshiyuki Moriuchi in the final of the Shogi Master Championship.
森内俊之九段、10年ぶりの優勝 将棋達人戦決勝で羽生善治九段破る：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-07
Yoshiharu Habu was defeated by Takumi Ito.
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· 2025-07-03
Yoshiharu Habu's presence is noted in the background of the new president of Shimizu City.
清水市代新会長誕生、背景に羽生善治九段の存在 2011年に転機が：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-06Yoshiharu Habu is stepping down as the president of the Japan Shogi Association and wants to continue to strive as a shogi player.
羽生善治九段、日本将棋連盟会長を退任へ 「棋士として頑張りたい」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-01Sota Fujii has won the Best Shogi Player award for five consecutive years, tying with Yoshiharu Habu.
藤井聡太名人、5年連続の最優秀棋士賞 羽生善治九段に並ぶ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-01Yoshiharu Habu announced his resignation as the chairman of the Japan Shogi Association.
中国の改革派言論人、胡徳華氏死去 胡耀邦元総書記の三男：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-01
Yoshiharu Habu achieved his 1,000th victory in shogi, becoming the 11th person in history to do so.
「積み重ねの大きな数字」 将棋・森内九段、史上11人目の1千勝：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Yoshiharu Habu successfully retained his A-class status after a 15-hour intense match.
将棋の渡辺九段、15時間の激戦制しA級に残留 手術で一時休場も：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-22Yoshiharu Habu achieved his 1,000th victory in shogi, becoming the 11th person in history to do so.
「積み重ねの大きな数字」 将棋・森内九段、史上11人目の1千勝：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-20