The second game of the 47th Kiou title series 5-game match ,where Nagase Ouza was challenging Watanabe Kiou was held at Hokokukaikann in Kanazawa city on February 19th. Score was Watanabe kiou one win.
Nagase Ouza(7 dan at that time ) won the kiou title game there four years ago. He wanted to win again.
Sente was Watanabe Kiou. Game form was Double wing attack. Watanabe kiou formed snow roof. Nagase Ouza chose central house. Nagase Ouza checked first with bishop at the opening game. Watanabe Kiou escaped his king to right side.
Watanabe Kiou tried to exchange his bishop each other and succeed to exchange his bishop at the middle game. Watanabe kiou made a foothold in 4th file with pawn.
Nagase Ouza exchanged pawns on the rook file. After exchanging pawn, He got a chance to attack opponent’s territory. Before attacking, he escaped king to safe place. It might be his mistake. Watanabe Kiou attacked with combination of silver. Watanabe Kiou were getting better situation balance at the end game.
Watanabe Kiou won with 103 moves. If he wins next game, He will win 10 consecutive times and broke his kiou title record. I am looking for next game.
