The semi-finals of a event to find out the challenger to the throne, one of many eight main titles of shogi, was held, and Sota Fujii 7 crowns (20) defeated Yoshiharu Habu ninth dan (52). Fujii Nanako superior to his first last to realize the primary “eight crowns” in historical past, and was one win away from the title problem.
The semi-finals of the event to find out the challenger to the fifth spherical of the “Throne Match” was held on the twenty eighth on the Shogi Kaikan in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, the place Nanaku Fujii and 9-dan Hanyu performed in opposition to one another.
Fujii Shichikan, who turned the primary participant because of the swinging piece, adopted the tactic of “Kakugawari”, which is nice at exchanging the “horns” of the big piece within the early phases, and Hanyu ninth Dan additionally responded.
In the midst of the cautious maneuvering, within the afternoon Fujii Shichikan confirmed an offensive stance whereas solidifying his protection, and Hanyu 9-dan additionally waited for a possibility to counterattack.
In the ultimate phases of the battle, Hanyu ninth dan attacked one after one other, however when Fujii Nanakan caught them and cornered them with rooks, Hanyu ninth dan conceded with 123 strikes at round 9:20 pm.
As a end result, Nanako Fujii has determined to advance to the ultimate of her first event.
The successful shogi participant within the last will problem Takuya Nagase (30), who holds the title, within the fifth match of the “Throne Match” held from round September to October yearly.
Fujii Seven Crowns presently holds seven titles, and “Throne” is the eighth title.