Yūji Masuda
Japanese shogi player
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Yūji Masuda (増田 裕司, Masuda Yūji; February 7, 1971) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 7-dan.[1]
Native name増田裕司
BornFebruary 7, 1971
HometownGose, Nara
Achieved professional statusOctober 1, 1997 (aged 26)
| Yūji Masuda | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 増田裕司 |
| Born | February 7, 1971 |
| Hometown | Gose, Nara |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | October 1, 1997 (aged 26) |
| Badge Number | 225 |
| Rank | 7-dan |
| Retired | April 23, 2025 (aged 54) |
| Teacher | Nobuo Mori (8-dan) |
| Career record | 359–378 (.487) |
| Notable students | Kanta Masegi |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
Shogi professional
On April 1, 2025, the JSA announced Masuda had met the conditions for mandatory retirement for "Free Class" players and his retirement would become official upon completion of his final scheduled game of the 2025–2024 shogi season.[2] Masuda's retirement became official upon losing to Yūya Saitō on April 23, 2025, in a 38th Ryūō Group 6 game.[3] He finished his career with a record of 359 wins and 378 losses for a winning percentage of 0.487.[4]
Promotion history
Masuda's promotion history is as follows:[5]
- 6-kyū: 1985
- 1-dan: 1989
- 4-dan: October 1, 1997
- 5-dan: November 19, 2002
- 6-dan: September 11, 2009
- 7-dan: April 1, 2024
- Retired: April 23, 2025
