is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan.
Early life, amateur shogi and apprentice professional Seiya Kondō was born on July 25, 1996, in Yachiyo, Chiba. He learned shogi from his father. In 2007, he finished runner-up in the 32nd as a fifth-grade elementary school student, and then later that same year entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school as a student of shogi professional Kazuharu Shoshi at the rank of 6-kyū.
Kondō was promoted to the rank of 3-dan in October 2013. He obtained professional status and the rank of 4-dan on October 1, 2015, after finishing tied for first with Satoshi Takano in the 57th 3-dan League (April 2015September 2015) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.
Shogi professional In February 2025, Kondō won his first tournament as a professional when he defeated Akihiro Ida to win the 18th tournament and its first prize of JPY 7,500,000.
Promotion history The promotion history for Kondō is as follows: 6-kyū: September 2007 3-dan: October 2013 4-dan: October 1, 2015 5-dan: March 2, 2017 6-dan: March 5, 2019 7-dan: March 11, 2020 8-dan: January 16, 2025
Titles and other championships Kondō has yet to appear in a major title match, but he has won one non-title tournament.
Year-end prize money and game fee ranking Kondō has finished in the "Top 10" of the JSA's once: fifth with JPY 23,880,000 in earnings in 2025.
References
External links ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Kondou, Seiya