noun
Kisei; great master of go or shogi
A prestigious title awarded to the winner of the Kisei tournament in go or shogi. Also used historically for exceptional players.
彼は棋聖のタイトルを三連覇した。
He won the Kisei title three times in a row.
棋聖戦は囲碁と将棋の両方で行われている。
The Kisei tournament is held for both go and shogi.