The first game of the 28th Ouyama Meijin cup Kurashiki Touka series three-game match where Hiroe Nakai Ladies 6-dan was challenging Satomi Kurashiki Touka was held at Kansai Shougi kaikan on November 5th.
At aged 51year-old and 4month, Nakai Ladies 6-dan became the oldest Ladies title challenger breaking the record of Shimizu Ladie 7-dan`s 49year-old and 9months achieved 2 -year ago. She had three daughter and old mother-in law. She was very busy with long-term care and parenting. She overcame them and got a challenger for Kurashiki Touka. She is a Queen Ladies Meijin and static rook player.
On the other hand Satomi Furashiki Touka hold 4 Ladies crown now, Ladeis Meijin ,Ladies Oui, Kurashiki Touka and Seirei, She is called “Lightning in Izumo”. She is swinging rook player and often use central swinging rook.
The first game`s strategic form was Oppositon form. Satomi Kurashiki Touka was first mover and chose Gokigen central swinging rook. Nakai 6-dan`s strategy was very unique. She did not open Bishop`s diagonal and formed left mino Castle. Satomi Kurashiki Touka won with 115moves on the first game.
The second game of 28th was held at Kurashiki City Gembunkan Hall on November 21.
Kurashiki City is famous place where Ouyama 15th permanent Meijin was born.
There is Ouyama 15th permanent Meijin Museume in this city.
The second game`s strategic form was also opposition form. Nakai 6-dan was first mover.
Satomi Kurashiki Touka also chose Gokigen swinging Rook and Nakai 6-dan chose super rapid silver. Satomi Kurashiki Touka won with 92moves. She has defended Kurashiki Touka Title for 6 years in a row.and 11 terms in total.
