Matsumoto Hirofumi

Born in 1973. Attended the University of Tokyo, where he played on the shōgi team while editing books related to the game. After graduation, developed ways to post instant updates of board positions in top-level matches and was active in live coverage of men’s and women’s pro shōgi competition. Author of books including Kishi to AI wa dō tatakatte kita ka (How Have Human Shōgi Players Competed Against AI?) and Fujii Sōta: Tensai wa ika ni umareta ka (Fujii Sōta: How Was This Genius Created?).