Keika Kitamura

Keika Kitamura (北村 桂香) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan.

Promotion history
Kitamura's promotion history is as follows:


 * 3-kyū: April 1, 2013
 * 2-kyū: June 24, 2013
 * 1-kyū: April 1, 2014
 * 1-dan: June 26, 2015
 * 2-dan: January 18, 2023

Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.

Personal life
Kitamura is a graduate of Ritsumeikan University. Kitamura married professional shogi player Wakamu Deguchi in April 2021. She stated that she will continue to be active professionally under her maiden name.