Hatakeyama Natsuki 🔥

Hatakeyama Natsuki represents the modern face of professional shogi: a skilled competitor who has challenged for the highest titles, while simultaneously acting as a bridge to the public through social media and commentary. Her career continues to be one to watch for fans of women's professional shogi.

She officially became a women's professional shogi player on October 1, 2013 , while she was still a student at Komazawa University. This made her part of a newer generation of players balancing higher education with a professional gaming career. hatakeyama natsuki

Hatakeyama is known for a solid playing style, often excelling in endgame calculations. While she has not yet secured a major title, she has consistently ranked among the top female players in Japan. hatakeyama natsuki