Shōko Kubo
Japanese shogi player (born 2006)
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Shōko Kubo (久保 翔子, Kubo Shōko; born January 12, 2006) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 1-kyū.
Native name久保 翔子
BornJanuary 12, 2006
HometownOsaka, Japan
Achieved professional statusOctober 1, 2022 (aged 16)
| Shōko Kubo | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 久保 翔子 |
| Born | January 12, 2006 |
| Hometown | Osaka, Japan |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 2022 (aged 16) |
| Badge number | W-82 |
| Rank | Women's 1-kyū |
| Teacher | Toshiaki Kubo (9-dan) |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Early life and becoming a women's professional shogi player
Kubo was born in Osaka, Japan on January 12, 2006.[1] Since her father Toshiaki is also a shogi professional, she was exposed to the game from an early age.[2][3] Under the guidance of her father, she entered the Kansai branch of Japan Shogi Association's training group system in October 2019 when she was a first-year junior high school student.[4] She qualified for women's professional status in September 2022 after being promoted to training group B2.[2][3][4]
Women's shogi professional
Promotion history
Kubo's promotion history is as follows.[5]
- 2-kyū: October 1, 2022
- 1-kyū : July 8, 2024
Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.