The first game of 49th Ladies Meijin Title Series

 

  The first game of 49th Ladies Ouza Title Series 5 game Series where Tomoka Nishiyama  Ladies  Jo-ou, Oushou was challenging Sae Itou Meijin was held at Okada Museum in Hakone Town on January 15th.

 

Itou Jyoryu Meijin won Jyoryu meijin Title from Satomi Ladies Meijin(at that time ) last year.  She won her first Jyoryu Title in her ninth attempt.

 

Sente was Itou Jyoryu Meijin, Game form was opposition form.  Nishiyama Ladies jo-ou chose 3rd file rook and formed mino Castle.  Itou jyoryu meijin chose rapid attack and formed peerless gold.

 

Itou Jyoryuu Meijin attacked with gold (55 moves). Takami 7-dan said “This game point was whether Itou Jyoryu Meijin won a sweeping victory or totally be defeated.  This move was as if goalkeeper moved forward to attack.”  Nishiyama Jyoryuu Jo-ou, Oushou broke the opponent’s gold`s attack successfully and approached opponent`s king.

 

Nishiyama Ladies Jyo-ou ,Oushou won with 110 moves. Next game will be held on January 22th.  I am looking for next game.