Takeshi Fujii

[1] He is a former Ryūō title holder, and a former non-executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.

[2][3][4] The following year, Fujii defended his championship by defeating Mamoru Hatakeyama 2 games to none to win the 28th Shinjin-Ō tournament.

[10][11][12][13] Fujii became the 49th professional to win his 600th official game when he defeated Tetsurō Itodani on January 27, 2016.

[16] In addition to major titles, Fujii has won eight non-major-title championships during his career.

Fujii has received a number of awards and honors throughout his career for his accomplishments both on an off the shogi board.