The first game of the 72th Oushou Title series 7-game match ,where Habu 9-dan was challenging Fujii Oushou was held at Kakegawa Castle Ninomaru tea room on January 8th and 9th. Title Series in Kakegawa has been held for 14 consecutive years and 14times. If Habu 9-dan wins this Series, He will have 100th title.
Sente was Fujii Oushou. Game form was Gote`s one-turn-loss Bishop Exchange.Most professional Shogi players were surprised at Habu 9-dan`s choice because they thought that he might choose side pawn picker. They seldom play it in titles series lately. Fujii Ousho chose rapid advancing silver.
They moved 37 moves in the morning of the first day. Fujii Ousho was thinking about 39 moves for 1 hour and 19 minutes and also was thinking about 41 moves for about 1 hour and 10 minutes in the afternoon of the first day. Habu 9-dan was also thinking for 1 hour and 41 minutes and chose sealed move.
Fujii Oushou was better situation balance on the second day. Fujii Oushou widened the situation balance gradually. Habu 9-dan put rook on enemies' camp to launch a counterattack, but he could not approach opponent’s king.
Fujii Ousho won with 91 moves. Next game will be held on January 21th and 22th. I am looking for Next game.