is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan.
Women's shogi professional Promotion history Kitamura's promotion history is as follows:
3-kyū: April 1, 2013 2-kyū: June 24, 2013 1-kyū: April 1, 2014 1-dan: June 26, 2015 2-dan: January 18, 2023
Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.
Personal life Kitamura is a graduate of Ritsumeikan University. Kitamura married professional shogi player Wakamu Deguchi in April 2021. She stated that she will continue to be active professionally under her maiden name.
References
External links ShogiHub: Kitamura, Keika