Japan (日本)Hi, I'm Seigo Sato, an Amateur 4-Dan shogi player based in Japan.
I am dedicated to promoting shogi internationally through books, instructional videos, blogs, and web applications.
My mission is to make shogi concepts intuitive, structured, and enjoyable for players of all levels around the world.
You can find my complete portfolio and learning resources at:
shogi-fundamentals.com/
About me
Playing experience
I have been playing shogi since the age of 7 and have achieved Amateur 4-Dan on Shogi Wars.
Having learned the rules back when my own knowledge of kanji was still very limited, I deeply understand the challenges non-Japanese speakers face when recognizing and memorizing kanji pieces.
This background allows me to guide learners with genuine empathy and patience.
Having learned the rules back when my own knowledge of kanji was still very limited, I deeply understand the challenges non-Japanese speakers face when recognizing and memorizing kanji pieces.
This background allows me to guide learners with genuine empathy and patience.
Teaching experience
Official Nekomado Instructor: I provide value-packed sessions utilizing AI engine analysis for deep positional reviews and an interactive VTuber avatar to create a to create a friendly, engaging atmosphere.
I actively teach as an official Nekomado shogi instructor and welcome your booking!
Book a private 1-on-1 lesson with me via Nekomado:
lesson.nekomado.com/en
Shogi Book Author: Published shogi books covering essential fundamentals, opening strategies, middle-game tactics, endgame principles, and tsume shogi.
www.amazon.com/stores/Seigo-Sato/author/B09D9V8NC5
I actively teach as an official Nekomado shogi instructor and welcome your booking!
Book a private 1-on-1 lesson with me via Nekomado:
lesson.nekomado.com/en
Shogi Book Author: Published shogi books covering essential fundamentals, opening strategies, middle-game tactics, endgame principles, and tsume shogi.
www.amazon.com/stores/Seigo-Sato/author/B09D9V8NC5
Other experiences
App Developer: Developed the PC-only application "Shogi Steps", a specialized web application designed to help players learn and practice fundamental shogi patterns.
shogi-fundamentals.com/app/shogi-steps
Content Creator & VTuber: Created extensive educational content, including instructional YouTube videos, tactical blog posts. Active in producing beginner-friendly, engaging digital media to lower the entry barrier for overseas players.
www.youtube.com/@shogifundamentals
Collection of Articles on Handicap Shogi Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-144777847
Collection of Articles on Static Rook Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-148991759
Collection of Articles on Swinging Rook Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-154824082
shogi-fundamentals.com/app/shogi-steps
Content Creator & VTuber: Created extensive educational content, including instructional YouTube videos, tactical blog posts. Active in producing beginner-friendly, engaging digital media to lower the entry barrier for overseas players.
www.youtube.com/@shogifundamentals
Collection of Articles on Handicap Shogi Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-144777847
Collection of Articles on Static Rook Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-148991759
Collection of Articles on Swinging Rook Games
www.patreon.com/SeigoS/posts/collection-of-on-154824082
Best skills
Fast Tactical Intuition: Achieved 4-Dan on Shogi Wars in both 10-minute and 3-minute blitz formats, which allows me to quickly spot good, effective moves under time pressure.
Fourth File Rook (Shikenbisha): Specialize in Fourth File Rook paired with a solid Mino castle, emphasizing steady, reliable, and fundamentally sound gameplay. I've written the book, "How to Play Fourth File Rook."
Fourth File Rook (Shikenbisha): Specialize in Fourth File Rook paired with a solid Mino castle, emphasizing steady, reliable, and fundamentally sound gameplay. I've written the book, "How to Play Fourth File Rook."
Teaching methodology
Targeting Kyu-Level Players: Focused on teaching essential opening strategies, tactical techniques (tesuji), and practical endgame principles.
Beginner-Centric Approach: Rather than high-level professional theory, I concentrate my efforts on making concepts easily accessible, intuitive, and enjoyable for beginners and intermediate learners.
Beginner-Centric Approach: Rather than high-level professional theory, I concentrate my efforts on making concepts easily accessible, intuitive, and enjoyable for beginners and intermediate learners.