is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan.
Early life, education and apprenticeship Tōyama was born on December 10, 1979, in Nerima, Japan. He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the tutelage of shogi professional in 2005.
Tōyama was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in August 1997 and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan after finishing tied for first with Issei Takazaki in the 37th 3-dan league (April 2005September 2005) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.
Shogi professional Promotion history Tōyama's promotion history is as follows: 6-kyū: 1993 1-dan: 1997 4-dan: October 1, 2005 5-dan: February 22, 2011 6-dan: February 23, 2018
Personal life Tōyama is a graduate of Seikei University. He was a member of the school's tennis team.
References
External links ShogiHub: Professional Player Info · Toyama, Yusuke blog: 将棋棋士: 遠山雄亮のファニースペース older blog: chama258.seesaa.net