[HIGHLIGHTS] Shogi "Student Meijin Match" Winner uses AI app during game Disqualified

The winning student was disqualified for using a shogi AI app during the game. The All Japan Student Shogi Federation told NHK, "We are surprised and disappointed because we want to believe in the participants" The "Student Meijin Match" is a tournament to determine the best student shogi Japan from all over Japan.

The winner qualifies for the "Asahi Cup Shogi Open Match" for professional shogi players. It has a history of 79 times this year, and is sponsored by the Japan Shogi federation.