Ryosuke Nanjo (南條 遼介, Nanjo Ryosuke, born September 27, 1988) is a Japanese chess player.
| Ryosuke Nanjo | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Born | September 27, 1988 |
| Title | International Master (2014) |
| Peak rating | 2400 (September 2014) |
Chess career edit
Nanjo has won the Japanese Chess Championship three times, in: 2010, 2012, and 2014.[1] He has also represented Japan at several Chess Olympiads: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2014.[2]
In December 2018, he taught the top-level class at the Tokyo Bilingual Chess Club's Winter Chess Camp.[3]
In July 2023, Nanjo finished tied for first place in the Japan Chess Classic 2023 alongside Mirai Aoshima, but lost to Aoshima on tiebreaks.[4][5]
As of September 2023, Nanjo is one of two active International Masters in Japan, alongside Shinya Kojima.[6]
In October 2023, he finished second in the Nagoya Open 2023, behind winner Piotr Sabuk. Nanjo was the highest-finishing Japanese player in the event.[7]
Personal life edit
Nanjo graduated from Azabu High School, the University of Tokyo, and Keio University.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Interview with Ryosuke Nanjo, the 2014 Japanese Champion". July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Nanjo, Ryosuke".
- ^ "2018 WINTER CAMP".
- ^ Donaldson, Sheldon (August 7, 2023). "Aoshima Mirai wins Japan Chess Classic 2023".
- ^ "Japan Chess Classic 2023 in 神戸". July 17, 2023.
- ^ Schulz, Andre (September 20, 2023). "A small, well-organized community: the Japanese Team Championship".
- ^ Donaldson, Sheldon (October 22, 2023). "Piotr Sabuk clinches Nagoya Open 2023".
External links edit
- Ryosuke Nanjo rating card at FIDE