Eiji Iijima Explained

Eiji Iijima
Native Name:飯島栄治
Born:September 16, 1979
Hometown:Nakano, Tokyo
Nationality:Japanese
Badge No:240
Rank:8-dan
Teacher Rank:8-dan
Meijinclass:C1
Ryuoclass:3
Jsa:236

is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan.[1]

Shogi professional

Theoretical contributions

Iijima invented the Iijima Bishop Pullback strategy which is named after him. He received the 16th Masuda Award (April 2009March 2010) for developing the strategy.[2]

Promotion history

Iijima's promotion history is as follows:[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Iijima Eiji. ja:棋士データベース: 飯島栄治. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Eiji Iijima. Japan Shogi Association. February 28, 2018.
  2. Web site: Dai Sanjūnanakai Shōgi Taishō Kimaru!. ja:第37回将棋大賞決まる!. ja. 37th Annual Shogi Awards Decided. April 1, 2010. Japan Shogi Association. March 7, 2018.
  3. Web site: Kishi Dētabēsu: Iijima Eiji Shōdan Rireki. ja:棋士データベース: 飯島栄治 昇段履歴. ja. Professional Shogi Player Database: Eiji Iijima Promotion History. Japan Shogi Association. February 6, 2021.