Sota Fujii defeats Takuya Nagase in a match where 'losing would mean loss of title'
Sota Fujii has secured a victory against Takuya Nagase in a crucial match that could have cost him his title.
Fujii Sota wins NHK Cup for the second consecutive year
Fujii Sota, a 23-year-old master in shogi, successfully defended his title in the NHK Cup against Masuda Yasuhiro, marking his third consecutive victory.
Takuya Nagase Wins Against Sota Fujii in the Eiou Tournament; Will Prepare for the Oushou Tournament Starting on the 8th
Takuya Nagase defeated reigning champion Sota Fujii in the semifinals of the Eiou Tournament, progressing towards the challenger decision match.
Challenger Sota Fujii vs. Tetsuro Itodani: Director's Strong Performance Leads to Changes in Mindset
Tetsuro Itodani, a director at the Japan Shogi Association, has achieved his first victory in the A-class rankings, positioning himself as a challenger to Sota Fujii.
Tetsuro Itodani Eight-Dan Wins Challenge Rights Against Sota Fujii
Tetsuro Itodani secures the right to challenge reigning champion Sota Fujii by defeating Takuya Nagase in a playoff.
Meijin Challenger Battle: 8th Dan Tetsuro Itodani and 9th Dan Takuya Nagase Clash in Intense Match
The playoff for the 84th Meijin title between 9th Dan Takuya Nagase and 8th Dan Tetsuro Itodani takes place in Tokyo, with the winner earning the right to challenge reigning Meijin Sota Fujii.
Yasuhiro Masuda Eighth Dan on the Brink of First Title, Sota Fujii in Trouble Again After Ousho Match
Yasuhiro Masuda achieved a crucial victory against Sota Fujii, placing him on the brink of winning his first title in the ongoing Kio match.
Breaking News: Who Will Challenge Master Sota Fujii? The Longest Day in Shogi
The final matches of the 84th Shogi Master Championship's A-Class ranking battles will take place, with the chance to challenge reigning six-time champion Sota Fujii at stake.
Who will challenge Master Sota Fujii... The final round of the A-class ranking tournament in Shizuoka on the 26th
The final match of the A-class ranking tournament to challenge Master Sota Fujii will take place in Shizuoka, involving top shogi players competing for the chance to face him.
Takumi Nagase, one win away from 'the seventh time's the charm', Sota Fujii in a crisis
Takumi Nagase secured victory against Sota Fujii, leading the match series 3-1 and closing in on the title after one more win.
Master Sota Fujii wins for the fifth time, tying with Yoshiharu Habu for most titles at the Shogi Asahi Cup
Sota Fujii secured his fifth title at the Shogi Asahi Cup, tying the record for most wins with Yoshiharu Habu.
Ito Sho's Double Crown Reaches the Asahi Cup Final for the First Time; Abe Kenjiro's Defeat Before Resignation
The Asahi Cup semi-finals took place in Takatsuki City, where Ito Sho secured his place in the finals by defeating Abe Kenjiro, setting up a high-stakes match against reigning champion Sota Fujii.
Master Sota Fujii removes his jacket and advances to the finals of the Asahi Cup by sealing the rook and bishop with a pawn
Sota Fujii advances to the finals of the Asahi Cup after defeating Tenhiko Sato in the semifinals.
Sota Fujii and others to appear in the finals and semifinals of the Shogi Asahi Cup, held this year in Takatsuki City
The finals and semifinals of the 19th Asahi Cup Shogi Open will be held in Takatsuki City, marking the first time the event takes place outside of Tokyo.
Sota Fujii retains first place for the fourth consecutive year in the prize money rankings, surpassing 200 million yen for the first time
Sota Fujii, at 23, has topped the prize money rankings for the fourth year in a row, amassing over 213.61 million yen in earnings, marking a record for the first time surpassing 200 million yen.