Ryō Shimamoto
Japanese professional shogi player
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Ryō Shimamoto (島本 亮, Shimamoto Ryō; May 5, 1980) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan.[1]
| Ryō Shimamoto | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 島本亮 |
| Born | May 5, 1980 |
| Hometown | Kobe |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | April 1, 2003 (aged 22) |
| Badge Number | 247 |
| Rank | 6-dan |
| Teacher | Kenji Kobayashi (9-dan) |
| Meijin class | Free |
| Ryūō class | 6 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Shogi professional
Promotion history
The promotion history for Shimamoto is as follows:[2]
- 6-kyū: September 1993
- 1-dan: May 1997
- 4-dan: April 1, 2003
- 5-dan: July 12, 2011
- 6-dan: July 10, 2024
