SHOGI PRIZE MONEY · 2025
Shogi prize money in 2025
Shogi paid £2,251,066 across 1 money list in 2025, to 10 players. Sota Fujii earned the most, £1,076,594.
PAID IN 2025£2.3m
MONEY LISTS1
PLAYERS PAID10
TOP EARNER£1.1m
The 2025 money list
The top 10 players by prize money won in 2025
| # | PLAYER | NATION | YEARS TOP | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sota Fujii | Japan | 1 | £1,076,594£1.1m |
| 2 | Takuya Nagase | Japan | 0 | £230,681£231k |
| 3 | Yuki Sasaki | Japan | 0 | £208,303£208k |
| 4 | Takumi Ito | Japan | 0 | £205,985£206k |
| 5 | Seiya Kondo | Japan | 0 | £120,355£120k |
| 6 | Masayuki Toyoshima | Japan | 0 | £88,754£89k |
| 7 | Yasuhiro Masuda | Japan | 0 | £86,638£87k |
| 8 | Shintaro Saito | Japan | 0 | £86,083£86k |
| 9 | Yoshiharu Habu | Japan | 0 | £75,751£76k |
| 10 | Naohiro Ishida | Japan | 0 | £71,921£72k |
The top 10 in 2025
Every money list in 2025
By prize money paid
| MONEY LIST | TOP EARNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Shogi Money List | Sota Fujii | £2,251,066£2.3m |
Every year we hold
Frequently asked questions
Who earned the most shogi prize money in 2025?
Sota Fujii, with £1,076,594 and 1 year at the top. Takuya Nagase was next on £230,681.
How much prize money was paid in 2025?
£2,251,066 across 1 money list, to 10 players.
Which money list paid the most in 2025?
The 2025 Shogi Money List, at £2,251,066.
How does 2025 compare with 2024?
2024 paid £2,048,407 across 1 money list.
Where to next
Every year and every player is on shogi prize money. The year before is 2024.