Hisashi Ogura
Japanese shogi player
About Hisashi Ogura
Born 1968. Hisashi Ogura is a Japanese professional shogi player.
is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achived the rank of 8-dan.
Shogi professional On April 1, 2026, the announced Ogura had met the conditions for mandatory retirement for "Free Class" players and his retirement would become official upon completion of his final scheduled game of the 20262027 shogi season. Ogawa's retirement became official upon losing to Masakazu Kondō on April 30, 2026, in a 39th Ryūō Group 6 game. He finished his career with a record of 570 wins and 565 losses for a winning percentage of 0.502.
Promotion history The promotion history for Ogura is as follows:
6-kyū: 1982 1-dan: 1986 4-dan: October 1, 1988 5-dan: October 28, 1992 6-dan: May 20, 1998 7-dan: October 24, 2005 8-dan: April 1, 2022 Retired: April 30, 2026
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Who is Hisashi Ogura?
Japanese shogi player
When was Hisashi Ogura born?
Hisashi Ogura was born on 15 May 1968 in Tokyo.
What is Hisashi Ogura's occupation?
Hisashi Ogura is a professional shogi player.
What nationality is Hisashi Ogura?
Hisashi Ogura is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hisashi Ogura. https://biography.guide/hisashi-ogura/
MLA: "Hisashi Ogura." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hisashi-ogura/.
Chicago: "Hisashi Ogura." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hisashi-ogura/.
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