Keika Kitamura
Japanese shogi player (born 1995)
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Keika Kitamura (北村 桂香, Kitamura Keika; born November 14, 1995) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan.[1]
Native name北村桂香
BornNovember 14, 1995
HometownUji, Kyoto Prefecture
Achieved professional statusJune 24, 2013 (aged 17)
| Keika Kitamura | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 北村桂香 |
| Born | November 14, 1995 |
| Hometown | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | June 24, 2013 (aged 17) |
| Badge Number | W-46 |
| Rank | Women's 2-dan |
| Teacher | Kenji Kobayashi (9-dan) |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Women's shogi professional
Promotion history
Kitamura's promotion history is as follows:[2]
- 3-kyū: April 1, 2013
- 2-kyū: June 24, 2013
- 1-kyū: April 1, 2014
- 1-dan: June 26, 2015
- 2-dan: January 18, 2023
Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.
Personal life
Kitamura is a graduate of Ritsumeikan University.[3] Kitamura married professional shogi player Wakamu Deguchi in April 2021.[3][4] She stated that she will continue to be active professionally under her maiden name.[3]
