Number of active male professional Shogi players 2024, by rank
As of March 2024, there were six different title holders in the professional Shogi world, four of which were honorary title holders. Shogi, also referred to as "Japanese chess", is a turn-based strategy board game similar to chess in many respects. It is mainly played in Japan and enjoys there considerable popularity for a board game. It has a professional scene with various leagues and title tournament matches.