Nobuyuki Ōuchi
Native name大内延介
Born(1941-10-02)October 2, 1941
HometownMinato, Tokyo
NationalityJapanese
DiedJune 23, 2017(2017-06-23) (aged 75)
Career
Achieved professional statusApril 1, 1963(1963-04-01) (aged 21)
Badge Number86
Rank9-dan
RetiredApril 20, 2010(2010-04-20) (aged 68)
TeacherIchitarō Doi (Honorary Meijin)
Major titles won1
Tournaments won8
Career record887–807 (.524)
Notable students
Websites
JSA profile page

Nobuyuki Ōuchi (大内 延介, Ōuchi Nobuyuki, October 2, 1941 – June 23, 2017) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan. He won the first Kiō title in 1976, and also served as senior managing director of the Japan Shogi Association from 1993 to 1999. He was awarded the Japanese government's Order of the Rising Sun in 2015.[1][2]

Early life and education

Ōuchi was born on October 2, 1941, in Minato, Tokyo.[3]

In 1954, he entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under guidance of shogi professional Ichitarō Doi. He was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 1-dan in 1958, and obtained professional status and the rank of 4-dan in April 1963.[4]

Ōuchi was the first graduate of Chuo University to become a professional shogi player.[5]

Professional shogi

Ōuchi was the challenger for the Meijin title in 1975 against Makoto Nakahara.[2] He retired from professional shogi in April 2010.[6]

Promotion history

The promotion history for Ōuchi is as follows:[7]

  • 1954: 6-kyū
  • 1958: 1-dan
  • 1963, April 1: 4-dan
  • 1964, April 1: 5-Dan
  • 1965, April 1: 6-dan
  • 1970, April 1: 7-dan
  • 1972, April 1: 8-dan
  • 1984, April 1: 9-dan
  • 2010, April 20: Retired

Titles and other championships

Ōuchi appeared in major title matches a total of four times and won one major title. He won the Kiō title in 1976 for his only major title.[8] In addition to his one major title, Ōuchi won eight other shogi championships during his career.[9]

Non-title championships

TournamentYearsNumber of times
*Kogō Shineisen 1961–2 2
*Japan Shogi Association Cup 1974, 1980 2
NHK Cup 1975 1
*All Star Kachinuki-sen 1978 1
*All Nihon Pro 1987 1
Other 1

Note: Tournaments marked with an asterisk (*) are no longer held.

Awards and honors

Ōuchi received a number of awards and honors throughout his career for his accomplishments both on an off the shogi board. These include awards given out annually by the JSA for performance in official games as well as other awards for career accomplishments, and awards received from governmental organizations, etc. for contributions made to Japanese society.[10][11]

In November 2015, Ōuchi became the 25th professional shogi player to be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his contributions to the promotion of Japanese culture.[12][13]

Annual Shogi Awards

  • 2nd Annual Awards (April 1974 – March 1975): Most Consecutive Games Won, Distinguished Service Award
  • 3rd Annual Awards (April 1975 – March 1976): Fighting-spirit Award
  • 5th Annual Awards (April 1977 – March 1978): Most Consecutive Games Won
  • 14th Annual Awards (April 1986 – March 1987): Special Award
  • 36th Annual Awards (April 2008 – March 2009): Tokyo Shogi Press Club Award
  • 45th Annual Awards (April 2017 – March 2018): Masuda Special Prize (for numerous contributions made to the Bear-in-the-hole castle in Ranging Rook openings)

Other awards

  • 1982: Sankei Children's Book Award (Sankei Shimbun Category)
  • 1987: Shogi Honor Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of winning 600 official games as a professional)
  • 1987: 25 Years Service Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of being an active professional for twenty-five years)
  • 2000: Shogi Honor Fighting-spirit Award (Awarded by JSA in recognition of winning 800 official games as a professional)
  • 2002: 40 Years Service Award (Awarded by the JSA in recognition of being an active professional for forty years)
  • 2015: Order of the Rising Sun

Death

Ōuchi died on June 23, 2017, at age 75. The cause of death was not made public.[4] A memorial service for Ōuchi was held on July 17, 2017, at the headquarters of the JSA in Tokyo. The service was attended by roughly 500 people, including relatives, friends and fans.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ "Shōgi no Ōuchi Nobuyuki-shi ga Shikyo Daiikki" 将棋の大内延介氏が死去 第1期棋王 [Professional shogi player Nobuyuki Ōuchi dies; he was the first Kiō title holder]. Nishinippon Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Shōgi Kishi Kudan no Ōuchi Nobuyuki-san Shikyo Nanajūgonen, Meijinsen ni Chōsen" 将棋棋士九段の大内延介さん死去 75年, 名人戦に挑戦 [Professional shogi player Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan dies; he challenged for the Meijin title in 1975]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Fuhō: Ōuchi Nobuyuki-san Nanajūgosai=Shōgi Kishi Kudan, Dotōryū no Kifū" 訃報: 大内延介さん75歳=将棋棋士九段, 怒濤流の棋風 [Obituary: Nobuyuki Ōuchi age 75; professional shogi 9-dan known for his aggressive attacking style]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Gakusei Puro Kishi Tanjō Debyūsen wa Jūnigatsu Hachinen Gakari no Yume Kanau Takano Satoshi (Hō Yon)" 学生プロ棋士誕生 デビュー戦は12月 8年がかりの夢叶う 高野智史さん (法4) [Fourth-year student Satoshi Takano's dream of becoming a professional shogi player comes true after eight years; will make professional debut in December] (PDF). Hakumon Chuo (in Japanese). Vol. Fall. Chuo University. 2015. p. 23. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Ōuchi Nobuyuki Kudan ga Intai" 大内延介九段が引退 [Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan retires] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. April 21, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Taitoru Rireki" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 タイトル履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Major Title History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Yūshō Rireki" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 優勝履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Championship History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Shōgi Taishō" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 将棋大賞 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Annual Shogi Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Ōuchi Nobuyuki Sonota Hyōshō" 棋士データベース: 大内延介 その他表彰 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Nobuyuki Ōuchi Other Awards] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Ōuchi Nobuyuki Kudan ga Asahi wo Jushō" 大内延介九段が旭日双光章を受章 [Nobuyuki Ōuchi awarded Order of Rising Sun] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. November 4, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Heisei Nijūnananen Aki no Jokun Jushōsha Meibō: Asahisho Tōkyō-tō" 平成27年秋の叙勲受章者名簿: 旭日章 東京都 [Heisei 27 (2015) Fall Honors Recipient List: Order of Rising Sun, Tokyo Metropolis] (PDF) (in Japanese). Cabinet of Japan. 2015. p. 3. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Ōuchi Nobuyuku Kudan ni Wakare Shōgi･500nin ga Oshimu" 大内九段に別れ 将棋･500人が惜しむ [500 people say their goodbyes to Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan]. Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). July 18, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Ōuchi Nobuyuku Kudan ｢Owakare no Kai｣: Kankeisha･Fan Yaku Gohyakunin ga Sanka" 大内延介九段 ｢お別れの会｣: 関係者･ファン約500人が参会 [About 500 people attend "Farewell Service" for Nobuyuki Ōuchi 9-dan] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. July 18, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-07-18. Retrieved May 4, 2021.


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