Masao Tsukada


was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 8-dan and also 10-dan, which is an honorary rank, after death. He is a former Meijin and Ninth Dan title holder.

Early life

Shogi professional

Promotion history

Titles and other championships

Tsukada has appeared in major title matches a total of 9 times. He has won the Meijin title twice. 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.

Major titles

TitleYearsNumber of times overall
Meijin1947, 19482
Ninth Dan 1952–19554

Other championships

TournamentYearsNumber of times
NHK Cup19531
Ōza 19581
†全日本選手権名人九段戦1952, 19542

Note: Tournaments marked with a cross are no longer held.

Awards and honors