Sumire Nakamura, a female Kisei player, does not make her first defense in the last title match before moving to South Korea. She is planning to transfer to Korea Ki Institute as a ''visiting player'' starting next month, aiming for a higher level.
Five years ago, Ms. Nakamura became the youngest professional shogi player in history at the age of 10 years and 0 months. Last year, at 13 years and 11 months, she earned the title of ``Female KiseI''