The fourth game of the 80th Meijin Title series 7-game match, where Saitou 8-dan was challenging Watanabe Meijin was held at Sansuien in Yamaguchi city on May 19th and 20th. Score was Watanabe Meijin two-win. Saitou 8-dan one -win.
Sente was Saitou 8-dan. Game form was Double wing attack. Saitou 8-dan made a horse on the right side. Watanabe Meijin was lance loss on the middle game. He escaped his king to three rank in 6th file. Saitou 8-dan was lance gain, but Saitou 8-dan`s horse could not work well. On the other hand, Watanabe Meijin had more pieces in hand and his pieces work better than those of Saitou 8-dan. Watanabe Meijin was better situation balance.
Saitou 8-dan attacked with Rook and Dragon, but Watanabe Meijin`s king was very stable and a lot of escape routes. Saitou 8-dan could not catch his king.
Watanabe Meijin won a sweeping victory with 100 moves. If Watanabe Meijin wins next game , He will win Meijin Title Series for three consecutive years. Next game will be held on May 28th and 29th in Kurashiki City. I am looking for next game.
