Kazushiza Horiguchi
- January 10, 2024
- Shogi Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kazushiza Horiguchi |
| Occupation | Shogi Player |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 28, 1975(1975-02-28) |
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Kazushiza Horiguchi Biography
| Name | Kazushiza Horiguchi |
| Birthday | Feb 28 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Tokyo |
| Birth Country | Japan |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Kazushiza Horiguchi is one of the most popular and richest Shogi Player who was born on February 28, 1975 in Tokyo, Japan. Horiguchi was born in Tokyo Metropolis on February 28 the 28th of February, 1975. Horiguchi began learning shogi at 10 years old after he saw a shogi set at the house of his grandparents. Horiguchi was enrolled at the Japanese Shogi Association’s Apprentice School as a student of professional shogi player Hatasu [ja with the rank 6-kyu in the year 1988. He was elevated to 1-dan in the year 1991, and was admitted to the 3-dan League in 1993.
Horiguchi placed second at the 47th NHK Cup TV Shogi Tournament (1998) and the Ginga-sen 8th [ja(ja) (2000) which he lost in the finals each time against Yoshiharu Habu. He also came in second in the 30th Shinjin O [ja(Ja) (1999) and lost to Takeshi Fujii in two Games to one.
Horiguchi was close to earning his professional status and an official rank of 4dan during the 17th 3dan League (April 1995 to September 1995) However, he was unable to win his final round match to fellow professional Kimura Kazuki, allowing him to miss the chance to be promoted. The next season of the league Horiguchi was able to win the league, however Horiguchi had a winning record with 14 victories and four losses in the league’s 18th edition (October 1995 to April, 1996) to take the league title and receive an upgrade to 4-dan.
Kazushiza Horiguchi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Shogi Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kazushiza Horiguchi is one of the richest Shogi Player from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kazushiza Horiguchi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Kazushiza Horiguchi (Ku Kou Yi Shi Zuo Horiguchi Kazushiza born 28th February 1975) is a Japanese professional shogi professional who is ranked 7-dan.
Horiguchi was awarded The Japan Shogi Association’s Annual Shogi Award for “Best New Player” in 1991.
Horiguchi’s only shogi championship to date came in 2002 when he defeated Masataka Sugimoto 3 games to 1 to win the 20th Asahi Open [ja] ; he was, however, unable to defend his championship the following year, losing to Kōichi Fukaura by the same score in the finals of the 21st Asahi Open.
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Facts & Trivia
Kazushiza Ranked on the list of most popular Shogi Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Kazushiza Horiguchi celebrates birthday on February 28 of every year.