Tomoka Nishiyama to become first woman to enter kishi shogi ranks
The holder of four women's shogi titles said she decided to enter Japan's regular professional ranks after considering her options for two weeks.
Tomoka Nishiyama, a 31-year-old shogi player, will become the first woman to enter Japan’s regular professional shogi ranks, breaking a century-old barrier in the typically male-dominated game. Nishiyama, who holds four women’s titles, announced her decision to become a kishi after considering her options for two weeks. She will officially become a fourth-dan professional on April 1, 2027, and plans to continue competing in women’s title matches alongside her new professional career.
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