Taichi Takami
Taichi Takami is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He is a former Eiō title holder.
Early life and apprenticeship
Taichi Takami was born in Yokohama on July 12, 1993. He learned shogi from his father when he was in kindergarten, and was later accepted into the Japan [Shogi Association]'s apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū as a protegee of shogi professional in April 2005.He was promoted to 1-dan in December 2007 and then to 3-dan in April 2010. He finished the 47th 3-dan League with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses, and the 48th 3-dan League with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses before winning the 49th 3-dan League with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses to obtain full professional status and the rank of 4-dan.
Shogi professional
On May 26, 2018, Takami defeated Kota Kanai to win the 3rd Eiō title 4 games to none. Takami was the first winner of the title since it was upgraded to major title status. As a result of his becoming a major title holder, Takami was promoted to 7-dan the same day.In May 2019, Takami was unable to defend his Eiō title, losing the 4th Eiō title match to challenger Takuya Nagase 4 games to none.
Promotion history
The promotion history for Takami is as follows:- 6-kyū: April 2005
- 3-dan: April 2010
- 4-dan: October 1, 2011
- 5-dan: May 23, 2014
- 6-dan: January 29, 2018
- 7-dan: May 26, 2018