Second Game of the 82nd Sota Fujii Meijin Tournament

The second game of the 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 7th Match, sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun, was held on the 24th at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. In this game, Sota Fujii Meijin (21) defeated Masayuki Toyoshima Kudan (33), securing consecutive victories following the first game. Commentator Kazushi Watanabe, 6-dan, remarked, “On the first day, it seemed like Meijin Fujii would win with his rock-solid system. However, Toyoshima 9-dan’s patience made it a tough game, even for Meijin Fujii. Toyoshima 9-dan had the upper hand for a while, but it wasn’t a clear victory.” He reflected on the heated battle, which involved complicated procedures.

Sota Fujii: The seal of patience

The move that Toyoshima 9-dan sealed on the first day was his 27th, which was Watanabe 6-dan’s third choice. “I think Toyoshima 9-dan wanted to play 6 Roku Gin (his first choice), but there was a risk of being counterattacked by 8 Roku Pon,” Watanabe remarked. “He could maintain a strong position with 27 Ppo and look forward to future opportunities. It was a move of patience, signaling ‘I’m ready.'”

Meijin Sota Fujii felt that he had taken the initiative, but after the game, he regretted his 14th move (50th move). “It was natural to exchange Keika, but the 1st and 4th Katsura right before was a move to protect the car behind the car from running,” he reflected.

82nd Meijin Tournament 2nd Game: Fujii’s Back-to-Back Wins

The second round of the 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 7th Match was held at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, from the 23rd to the 24th. The event was sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Daiwa Securities Group, Narita City, and other local sponsors.

At 9:19 p.m. on the 24th, Sota Meijin Fujii (21) defeated challenger Masayuki Toyoshima 9-dan (33) in 126 moves, securing consecutive wins following his victory in the opening round. Each player started with 9 hours of thinking time; by the end of the match, Toyoshima had 1 minute remaining, while Fujii had 2 minutes left. The third game of the match will be held on May 8th and 9th at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

Meijin Fujii recently lost the second game of the Eio match on the 20th, ending his winning streak in title matches at 16. However, with his victory in the second match of the Meijin tournament, he has maintained a record of never losing consecutive games in 100 title matches. Fujii’s winning rate remains impressive at 80%, with a record of 77 wins, 17 losses, and 1 draw over a span of 5,000 days.

82nd Meijin Tournament Game 2 Day 2: Big Commentary Session Excites 200 Fans

The 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 7th Match, where Sota Fujii Meijin (21) is challenged by Masayuki Toyoshima 9-dan (33), saw its second game on the 24th. The event, sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Daiwa Securities Group, Narita City, and other local organizations, included a large board commentary session by professional shogi players in the same city. Approximately 200 fans gathered to listen and watch the outcome of the match, [Tsukimi Goda, Tomonori Matsuo].

The large board commentary session was held at a hall in front of JR Narita Station, near Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, the venue for the game. Kazuki Kimura, 9-dan, explained the flow of the game to a female listener, Sakiko Odaka, 1-dan. Kimura 9-dan predicted the next moves and situations of both players, presenting various possible options. He remarked, “When someone makes a move different from what you expected, you might think they made a mistake and feel happy, but often it turns out there was something deeper. When someone pointed at me…”

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Meijin Match Snacks: Fujii Meijin’s Peanuts Monaka and Teshima Kudan’s Hayaki Dango

During the second game of the 82nd Meijin Tournament’s Seventh Match, sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun, held at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, both players enjoyed a snack break around 3:00 p.m. on the 24th.

Sota Meijin Fujii (21) selected “Peanuts Monaka,” a specialty from Nagomi no Yoneya featuring sweet boiled peanut paste. Masayuki Toyoshima (33), a 9-dan student, opted for “Yakidango” accompanied by apple juice.

“Peanuts Monaka” is shaped like a peanut and filled with delicious sweet boiled peanut paste. Meijin Fujii had “Yakidango” for his morning snack that day, flavored with “mitarashi” sauce made with Chiba soy sauce.

These snacks were highly rated, scoring 10 points in a Snacks Contest held at city hall at the end of March, where the “Elite” was chosen from 32 entries.

The 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 2nd Game: The Decisive Move in 27 Steps

Game 2 of the 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 7th match between Sota Fujii (21) and Masayuki Toyoshima 9-dan (33) took place at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Daiwa Securities Group, and local governments including Narita City, the second day of matches commenced at 9 a.m. on the 24th.

The game initially unfolded slowly but evolved into an unprecedented battle. Following a meticulous review of preceding moves, witness Toshiyuki Moriuchi 9-dan opened Toyoshima’s 9-dan seal envelope and disclosed, “His sealed move consists of 27 steps.” Meanwhile, in the waiting room, discussions continued with 6 Rokugin…

Decoding ‘Momokawa Gakukai’ on Colored Paper: Insights from Calligraphy in Round 2 of the Meijin Tournament

The colored paper “Momokawa Gakukai” refers to a phrase written by Kazushi Watanabe, a 29-year-old 6-dan shogi player, during the second game of the 82nd Meijin Tournament’s 7th Match. This event was held at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, sponsored by Mainichi Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun.

The phrase “Momokawa Gakukai” translates to “Any river learns from the sea and reaches the sea.” Watanabe explained that he chose this phrase to convey the idea that efforts will eventually lead to rewards. He mentioned that he often looks up four-character idioms for inspiration, and he learned about “Momokawa Gakukai” from a popular ranking of such idioms on a website.

Previously, Watanabe enjoyed writing the phrase “Strive forward,” but he refrained from using it recently. He humorously mentioned that this change might be influenced by Sota Fujii Meijin, who is known for writing longer phrases in four columns.

In the waiting room where Watanabe wrote the phrase, other shogi players such as Toshiyuki Moriuchi 9-dan also contributed colored papers. These colored papers were later distributed through a lottery to participants of the large board commentary session.

Overall, the colored paper “Momokawa Gakukai” symbolizes Watanabe’s chosen message of perseverance and eventual success, reflecting the atmosphere and activities surrounding the Meijin Tournament.

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