Yūsuke Tōyama

Japanese shogi player
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Yūsuke Tōyama is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan.

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 Jun'ichi Kase 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 2005 – September 2005) with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.

Date of Birth12th March 1984
Age40 Years
Zodiac SignPisces
CountryJapan
Height175
Weight (Approx)64 kg (141.1 lbs)