The death news Tatsuya Futakami Kudan

Tatsuya Futakami (84 years old) passed away at the hospital in Ushiku city, Ibaraki prefecture because of pneumonia around 1 pm on November 1, 2016. I sincerely apologize to you for your generosity and I sincerely notify you. Furthermore, due to the wishes of the deceased, the funeral was held only by close relatives.

【 Tatsuya Futakami 9th Biography】

Birth date January 2, 1932 (84 years old) Hometown Hokkaido Hakodate City
In 1949, at the age of 17 Ama famous war battle Hokkaido representative. In 50 years, in two steps (late) I joined the encouragement society at Touichi Watanabe Honor Kudan Touichi Watanabe . Four years in the same year. In 52 years 5 steps, 53 years 6 years, 54 years 7 steps, 56 years 8 steps (a speed upgrade of six years from entry to eight step up). November 1970, retired in March 1990.
In 1999, the title challenge for the 10th Kudan war first challenge. In the 62nd, winning the first title in the twelfth period crown competition . In 66 years, the title was taken in the eighth Chess Battle . From 80 to 81 years, the third consecutive victory in the 37th and 39th Choshie . Won 800 wins (winning the Shogi honor fighting award) for 87 years.
Title Battle appearance times 26 times. Acquisition is a total of 5 terms of King Officer 1, Kyo Sachi 4. Ryuou-sen is 3 periods in one set. The ranking battle is A class consecutive 23th term (24 years), 27th period total.
Since 1981 Vice Chairman of the Shogi Federation. Chairman from 1989 to 2003 (14 years is the longest period of the past). Consultation from 2003 to 2005.
"Purple Ribbon" in 1992. 2001 "Hakodate Citizen's Honor Award". In 2002 "Isaiah 4th Asahi Shimonoseki".
Three crowns of Yoshiharu Habu Disciples Hiroharu Seto .

[Comment by Koji Tanigawa , Chairman of the Japan Shogi Association]

As a name-shaka player representing Showa, I taught about ten stations. It was impressive that I won three consecutive titles by Mr. U.S. Chief, Nakahara, Kato (I) in Chess Battle in the late 40s. The chairperson of the Federation also served for a long time and was devoted to the development of the shogi world. I pray for your soul.

【 Yoshiharu Habu comment three comments】

As a master, I was always a big presence as president of Shogi Federation. I think that I would like to carefully connect what I left behind in the Shogi world.