Yoshiharu Habu

Yoshiharu Habu

shogi player Japan

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.

Born on Sep 27, 1970 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
451,702
Power
17,857$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Japan 1 5.00 0.36% +0% 126,476,461 451,702 $5,000,000 17,857$
Totals 1 126,476,461 451,702 $5,000,000 17,857$
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Recent Mentions

Japan Japan: Yoshiharu Habu is a prominent figure in the world of Go, having achieved significant victories in major tournaments. 9

The Asahi Shimbun: 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 Japan: Yoshiharu Habu was defeated by Toshiyuki Moriuchi in the final of the Shogi Master Championship. 5

The Asahi Shimbun: 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 Japan: Yoshiharu Habu's presence is noted in the background of the new president of Shimizu City. 7

The Asahi Shimbun: 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 Japan: Yoshiharu Habu is stepping down as the president of the Japan Shogi Association and wants to continue to strive as a shogi player. 7

The Asahi Shimbun: 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 Japan: Sota Fujii has won the Best Shogi Player award for five consecutive years, tying with Yoshiharu Habu. 9

The Asahi Shimbun: 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