The second game of the 71th Oushou Title series 7-game match ,where Fujii four crown was challenging Watanabe Oushou was held at Sansuikan in Takatuki city on January 22th and 23th. Score was Fujii Four crown one-win.
Oushou Title Series at Sansuikan has been held for 4 consecutive years and 4 times.
Watanabe Oushou`s score was two win and one lose there in the past.
Kansai shogi kaikan will move to Takatuki city in 2023.
Sente was Watanabe oushou. Game form was Double rapid advancing silver.
They put bishop in their camp each other in opening game. It was a fierce game.
Fujii Four crown was thinking 52 moves for 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Fujii Four Crown was better situation balance after 52 moves. It was difficult situation for Watanabe oushou on the second day. He might think that he must not end this game early for audiences in this game. He spent 1 hour and 14 minutes holding time in 87 moves and He escaped king early. He attacked Fujii Four crown`s king in 93 moves, but His king was forced mate.
Fujii Four crown won with 98 moves. Tanikawa 9-dan,witness in this series said “ Fujii four crown had a long time thinking many times and won. It was a perfect game for him.” Next game will be held on January 29th and 30th.