Challenge for the Shogi Master Title: Playoff Between Takumi Nagase and Tetsuro Itoh
The playoff for the challenge to the Shogi Master title will feature Takumi Nagase and Tetsuro Itoh after both players ended the final round of the A-Class rankings with equal records.
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.
The subsidiary of Kyodo News violates freelance law by failing to disclose conditions to reporters and shogi players
Kyodo News' subsidiary has been found in violation of freelance laws for not disclosing transaction conditions to freelance journalists and photographers, prompting a recommendation from the Fair Trade Commission for preventing future occurrences.
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.
Kana Fukuma, Women's Shogi King, Suffers Another Defeat in the Second Game of the Proficiency Exam: 'I Think I Would Have Lost Regardless'
Kana Fukuma faced another loss in her second challenge of the shogi proficiency examination, indicating the difficulty of her journey to becoming the first female professional shogi player.
Soto Fujii Crown 'Thrilled' Decides Victory with a Brilliant Move at the Asahi Cup
Soto Fujii secured his fifth victory in the 19th Asahi Cup Shogi Open by defeating Takumi Ito in a match held in Takatsuki City, Osaka.
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.
"Practice is a nuisance" - Sato and Abe share common concerns at the Asahi Cup
Sato Akihiko and Abe Kenjiro, who lost in the semifinals of the Asahi Cup, discussed their views on the importance of pre-match preparation during a commentary event.
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.
Akihito Hirose Returns to A-Class after Two Terms with Victory over Shingo Sawada
Akihito Hirose secured his return to A-Class chess after defeating Shingo Sawada, finishing the B-Class tournament with a record of 10 wins and 1 loss.
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.