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Shingo Itō

b. 1982

Japanese shogi player

Professional shogi playerTelevision producer
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About Shingo Itō

Born 1982. Shingo Itō is a Japanese professional shogi player and television producer.

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan.

Early life, education and apprenticeship Itō was born in Hachiōji, Tokyo on January 4, 1982. He learned how to play shogi from his father when he was around five years old, and entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional in 1993.

Itō was promoted to the rank of apprentice professional 1-dan in 1998, Although Itō finished league play in third place one win behind Masayuki Toyoshima and Kōta Kanai, his result was good enough to earn him a second promotion point and gave him the option to enter the professional ranks as a free class player, which he decided to do.

6-kyū: September 1993 4-dan: April 1, 2007 5-dan: October 25, 2013 6-dan: May 13, 2021

Personal life Itō is an alumnus of Asia University, graduating from the university's Faculty of Business Management in 2004.

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Professional shogi player, television producer
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Also known as
Shingo Ito, Shingo Itou

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shingo Itō?

Japanese shogi player

When was Shingo Itō born?

Shingo Itō was born on 4 January 1982 in Hachiōji-shi.

What is Shingo Itō's occupation?

Shingo Itō is a professional shogi player and television producer.

What nationality is Shingo Itō?

Shingo Itō is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shingo Itō

· Wikidata: Q11380317

· DBpedia: Shingo Itō

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