Kōji Tanigawa

Kōji Tanigawa (谷川 浩司, Tanigawa Kōji, born April 6, 1962) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan.

He is the 17th Lifetime Meijin who won the title 5 times.

He is currently the president of the Japan Shogi Association (日本将棋連盟).[1]

On January 18, 2017, Tanigawa announced his intention to resign as JSA president to accept responsibility for the JSA's handling of the 29th Ryu-oh challenger controversy.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Shōgi no Kishi Hakkutsu, Fan to Kōryū Shijuhōshō Nihon Shōgi Renmei Kaichō Tanigawa Kōji" 将棋の棋士発掘, ファンと交流　紫綬褒章　日本将棋連盟会長　谷川浩司さん (52) [JSA President Kōji Tanigawa Receives Japanese Government's Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for Efforts in Discovering New Profssionals and Promoting Interaction with Fans]. Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). November 2, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2015. 平成24年12月には現役のまま日本将棋連盟の会長に就任した。[Appointed JSA president in December 2012 while still an active professional]
  2. ↑ Yamamura, Hideki; Mogami, Satoshi (January 18, 2017). "Head of shogi association resigns after top player cleared of cheating". Mainichi Shimbun. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
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