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5 December 2000

Millennium Polls Index

MILLENNIUM SHOGI POLL

WHO WAS THE PLAYER of the millennium for shogi? Who was the greatest personality?

The Mind Sports Zine wants to find the answers to this question by asking you, the fans, for your opinion. This is your opportunity to make yourself heard and vote for your favorite. Cast your ballot and see how your fellow mind sports enthusiasts voted.

Shogi Player of the Millennium
Amano Soho
Top player of 19th century.
Fujii Takeshi
Inventor of a major opening system.
Goda Masataka
Victories include Oi, Kisei, & Nihon Series (3 times).
Habu Yoshiharu
Top player of 1990s, 7 crown holder, (holds 4 currently).
Kato Hifumi
Tournament victories include Meijin, Kio, Osho, & NHK Cup (7 times).
Kimura Yoshio
Top player of 1930s and 1940s.
Maruyama Tadahisa
Top player of 1999.
Masuda Kozo
Top player in 1950s.
Nakahara Makoto
Top player in 1970s and early 80s, Eisei Judan, 16th Meijin.
Ohashi Soei
"Founder of modern shogi."
Oyama Yasuharu
Top player in 1960s, 15th Lifetime Meijin.
Sato Yasumitsu
Victories include Ryu-O & Meijin (1998, 1999).
Sekine Kinjiro
13th Meijin, "Father of modern shogi."
Tanigawa Koji
Top player of 1980s, Kisei, 17th Meijin.
Yashiki Nobuyuki
Victories include Kisei (1990, 1997) & Zen Nihon Pro Tournament.
Yonenaga Kunio
Victories include Meijin, Kisei (7 times), Kio (5 times), & Osho (3 times).
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    Western Shogi Personality of the Millennium
    Reijer Grimbergen
    Translates highlights of "Shukan Shogi" magazine. Edits website of the professional shogi world.
    George Hodges
    Pioneer promoter of shogi in the western world.
    Larry Kaufman
    Currently the top western shogi player. Involved in writing & promoting the game as well.
    Pieter Stouten
    A founder of the shogi mailing list, the most popular place to find the latest shogi news in English.
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