is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 7-dan.
Shogi professional On June 8, 2020, the Japan Shogi Association announced on its website that Itō had retired from professional shogi. His official retirement date was given as May 26, 2020.
Promotion history The promotion history for Itō was as follows: 6-kyū: 1974 1-dan: 1978 4-dan: April 1, 1974 5-dan: April 8, 1991 6-dan: April 1, 2002 7-dan: April 1, 2017 Retired: May 26, 2020
Awards and honors In 2009, Itō received the Japan Shogi Association's "25 Years Service Award" for being an active professional for twenty-five years.
References
External links ShogiHub: Ito, Hirofumi Hirofumi Itō Shogi School : Shogi school operarated by Itō in Yamatotakada, Nara.