One of the eight main shogi titles, the “Eio-sen” fifth match has begun in Tokyo, with Sota Fujii’s sixth crown (20) aiming for 3 consecutive victories and the challenger Tatsuya Sugai eighth dan (30). .
The first spherical of the “Eio Battle” was held in a recreation room arrange at “Kanda Myojin” in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and after the challenger Sugai eighth Dan entered the room first, Fujii Rokukan sat in entrance of the board. .
As a results of the swing piece, Fujii Rokukan, who turned the primary mover, began the sport at 9:00 am, and the battle started along with his first transfer.
On the opposite hand, Sugai eighth Dan moved his steps to open the nook, then moved the rook to the facet and confirmed his specialty, “Swing Rook”.
The Fujii Six Crowns, who at the moment maintain six titles, can be aiming for his or her third straight victory within the Eio Battle, as this can be their first protection match of the yr.
If Fujii wins the title within the “Meijin-sen” that has already began, he’ll change into the youngest “seven crown” since Yoshiharu Hanyu (52), ninth dan.
On the opposite hand, Sugai eighth Dan is the primary title battle for the reason that ‘Oi-sen’ 5 years in the past, and his first challenger within the ‘Eio-sen’.
The fifth match of the “Eio Battle” can be scheduled till June this yr, and the primary to win three wins will win the title.
The first recreation is anticipated to be selected the afternoon of the eleventh.