The third game of the 46th Kiou Title series 5-game match ,where Itonai 8-dan was challenging Watanabe Kiou was held at Nigata Ground hotel in Nigata City on March 7th.
Nigata city faces the Japan Sea on the island of Honshu—the largest of the four islands that comprise Japan. Situated on the Echigo Plain, the city is traversed by two great rivers—the Shinanogawa and the Aganogawa. Thanks to fresh water from those rivers, There are very famous Japanese rice called “koshihikari”.
Game form was side pawn picker. Watanabe oushou(sente) chose Aono Style, Itotani 8-dan chose side pawn picker Bishop-33 strategy. Game`s witness was Aono 9-dan who is founder of Aono style. Watanabe oushou wanted to show him arrange of Aono Style wasn`t he?
Watanabe oushou dominated in opening and middle game. Itotani8-dan`s king moved to middle ranks and stucked to Watanabe oushou`s sharp attack at the end game.
Although AI`s evaluation was Watanabe Oushou 93% and Itotani 8-dan 7 % , It was difficult for Watanabe oushou to find mate. If he made one mistake, He was sudden death.
Because he was battle-worn, he never make mistake even if he had less than 5 minutes.
Watanabe oushou won with 133 moves. If he wins the next foruth game in kiou title series, He will win 9 sensective wins in Kiou Title series. The foruth game will be held on March 17th.
