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Mio Watanabe

b. 1979

Japanese shogi player

Professional shogi player
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About Mio Watanabe

Born 1979. Mio Watanabe is a Japanese professional shogi player.

is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan.

Early life Watanabe was born in Minneapolis in the United States on September 2, 1979. Her father was an economist and in the United States for work purposes.

2-kyū: April 1, 2009 1-kyū: March 3, 2011 1-dan: August 2, 2013 2-dan: March 20, 2023

Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.

Personal life Watanabe graduated from the Tokyo University's in 2002. She is the first graduate of the university to become a women's professional shogi player.

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Professional shogi player
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Education
University of Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mio Watanabe?

Japanese shogi player

When was Mio Watanabe born?

Mio Watanabe was born on 2 September 1979.

What is Mio Watanabe's occupation?

Mio Watanabe is a professional shogi player.

What nationality is Mio Watanabe?

Mio Watanabe is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mio Watanabe

· Wikidata: Q11562254

· DBpedia: Mio Watanabe

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