The fifth game of the 80th Meijin Title series 7-game match, where Saitou 8-dan was challenging Watanabe Meijin was held at Kurashiki Geibunkan in Kurashiki city on May 28th and 29th. Score was Watanabe Meijin three-wins,Saitou 8-dan one -win.
Kurashiki City was famous for shogi funs because of Ouyama 15th permanent Meijin`s home town. There was a Oyama Meijin`s Memorial Hall inside Kurashiki Geibunkan.
Sente was Watanabe Meijin. Game form was Bishop Exchange. After lunch break on the second day, Watanabe Meijin became batter situation balance.
Watanabe Meijin won a sweeping victory with 97 moves. He won Meijin Title Series for three consecutive years. If he wins Meijin title for two more, He will be 20th permanent Meijin. Next year will be hard for him because Fujii Five crown belongs to Ranking league A. I am looking for next year.