Masao Tsukada

Masao Tsukada (塚田 正夫, tsukada masao, August 2, 1914 – December 30, 1977) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 8-dan (the highest dan at the time) and also 10-dan, which is an honorary rank, after death.

[1] Tsukada has appeared in major title matches a total of 9 times.

He has also won the Ninth Dan title four times with three consecutive wins, which qualified him for the Lifetime Ninth Dan title.

In addition to major titles, Tsukada has won four other shogi championships during his career.

[2][3][4] Note: Tournaments marked with a cross (†) are no longer held.

Tsukada (right) playing against Yasuharu Ōyama in 1948 for Meijin.