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 A-class ranking tournament, known for identifying challengers to shogi champion Sota Fujii, is concluding its final round on the 26th in Shizuoka. The match is part of the 84th shogi master tournament, co-sponsored by Asahi Shimbun and Mainichi Shimbun. In the final round, key players include Takumi Nagase and Akira Watanabe, alongside notable competitors like Tetsuro Ito and Seiya Kondo, all vying for the prestigious title. With expectations high, this event has been dubbed 'the longest day in shogi', reflecting the intense pressure on the players to secure a position against the reigning champion.
