Last year, Souta Fujii achieved the "four crowns" of a teenager that no one could achieve in the shogi world.
Regarding the New Year's aspirations, he said, "I have always aimed to be stronger, so I want to keep going on that" road "."
The title battle, which is the youngest in history and will take the "Triple Crown", will start on the 9th of this month, and it seems that it will be a remarkable year.
Last year, Souta Fujii's four crowns (19) defended "Hulic Cup Kisei" and "Throne" among the eight major titles of shogi, and won "Eiou" and "Ryuo".
He was the youngest player in history to achieve the "four crowns" and was at the top of the shogi world in both name and reality.
In an interview with each company last month, Fujii Shikan looked back on last year and said, "I feel that it was a year when I was able to win two titles and achieved results that exceeded my abilities." Hulic Cup Kisei Match "and" Throne ". It was a very fulfilling year, as I was able to experience many stages with big titles, including the defense of "War". "
As a point that grew on that, he mentioned "how to fight in the early stages" such as incorporating "Double Wing Attack" that fights by advancing the steps in front of each other's rooks. I'm gradually deepening my understanding of this. "
In addition, as a future goal, I wrote the word "michi" on Shikishi, and said, "I have always been working on the goal of strengthening shogi, so I want to keep going on that" road "." I talked about my thoughts.
Regarding the "strength" required by Fujii Shikan, "If the results are obtained in the long run, it will be a guide, and if the content is improved, the understanding of shogi will be deepened. I would like to aim for such a place because it will become stronger. There is no fixed way to become stronger because of trial and error. When I can move forward, I have a certain sense of fulfillment. "
Then, in the first title match of the new year, "Oshogi", which starts this month, we will challenge Akira Watanabe's triple crown (37).
Regarding the game that takes the "Triple Crown", "I spend New Year's day leisurely every year, but since the game of the King's war will start soon after the beginning of the year, I think that I will prepare for it. I feel that I have a good pace in terms of things, so I want to make effective use of my time to compete. "
On top of that, "I don't have to be particularly conscious of winning the title. The title battle will continue for a while from January, so I hope I can point to a good shogi in good condition. I will improve my ability by making use of my experience in the game. I want to do it. "
The first station of "Osho War", which is the youngest in the history of Fujii's four crowns to achieve the five crowns, will be held in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture on the 9th and 10th of this month.