Hirofumi Itō
Japanese shogi player
About Hirofumi Itō
Born 1960. Hirofumi Itō is a Japanese professional shogi player.
is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 7-dan.
Shogi professional On June 8, 2020, the Japan Shogi Association announced on its website that Itō had retired from professional shogi. His official retirement date was given as May 26, 2020.
Promotion history The promotion history for Itō was as follows: 6-kyū: 1974 1-dan: 1978 4-dan: April 1, 1974 5-dan: April 8, 1991 6-dan: April 1, 2002 7-dan: April 1, 2017 Retired: May 26, 2020
Awards and honors In 2009, Itō received the Japan Shogi Association's "25 Years Service Award" for being an active professional for twenty-five years.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Hirofumi Itō's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hirofumi Itō?
Japanese shogi player
When was Hirofumi Itō born?
Hirofumi Itō was born on 8 February 1960 in Yamatotakada.
What is Hirofumi Itō's occupation?
Hirofumi Itō is a professional shogi player.
What nationality is Hirofumi Itō?
Hirofumi Itō is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hirofumi Itō. https://biography.guide/hirofumi-ito/
MLA: "Hirofumi Itō." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hirofumi-ito/.
Chicago: "Hirofumi Itō." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hirofumi-ito/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC