Takahiro Toyokawa
# Takahiro Toyokawa

Takahiro Toyokawa (豊川 孝弘, Toyokawa Takahiro, born February 20, 1967) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan.

## Early life

Toyokawa was born in Suginami, Tokyo on February 20, 1967. In December 1982, he entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional Kiyosaku Sekiya [ja]. He was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 1985, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 1991.

## Promotion history

Toyokawa's promotion history is as follows:

* 6-kyū: 1982
* 1-dan: 1985
* 4-dan: October 1, 1991
* 5-dan: February 27, 1996
* 6-dan: May 22, 2002
* 7-dan: March 19, 2009
