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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
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.
Mar 2 • 14:24 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
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.
Mar 2 • 13:47 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports
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.
Mar 2 • 01:52 UTC