The first game of the 92th Kisei Title series 5-game match, where Watanabe Meijin was challenging Fujii Kisei was held at Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu city on June 5th.
This was the first defending match for Fujii Kisei, If he defends Kisei Tile, He will promoted to the youngest 9-dan and break the record of Watanabe Mejin’s 21 years and 7months.
If Watanabe Meijin wins this Title, He will be the first time to be four crowns. Whichever wins these title series, there will be brought about new history.
Kisarazu city is located close to both of Japan's two main gateways to the skies, Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. There still remain many ancient tombs in the city. Above all, the value of the artifacts excavated from the tomb named "Kinreiduka Kofun" is on the level of a national treasure. Maruyama 9-dan is an honorary citizen in Kisarazu City.
Watanabe Meijin lost to Fujii kisei by a reversal on Asahi Cup Shogi Open semifinal in 2021. AI Score was Watanabe Meijin 99% , Fujii Kisei 1% at the end game.
Most people thought that Watanabe Meijin completely won, but Fujii Kisei tried to make complexity position in 1 minute game. Finally Watanabe Meijin made a mistake and Fujii kisei won a big comeback.
Sente was Watanabe Meijin. Game form was Double wing attack. There was identical position by 20 moves played by Asahi Cup Shogi Open semifinal – Watanabe Meijin VS Fujii Kisei in 2021. Game speed was very fast because there were 56 movements by lunch break. Watanabe meijin used 42 minutes, Fujii Kisei used I hours and 42 minutes (each total hold time was 4 hours).
Fujii Kisei attacked from 8th file by rook,lance and dangling pawn. Watanabe Meijin
tried to take rook. They exchanged lance each other at the middle game. It was a fierce middle game. Fujii Kisei used knight efficiently at the end game and mate Watanabe Meijin`s king.
Fuji kisei won with 90 moves. Watabe Meijin said that situation was getting worse after he was thinking for a very long time in next move in the afternoon.
Second game will be held at June 18th. Don`t miss it.
