Before the opening of one of the eight major titles of shogi, "Kisei," Souta Fujii's five crowns talked about their enthusiasm, and the challenger Takuya Nagase (29) said, "I've been pointing to each other in practice. I know the style of Kisei, so I have to devise and fight. "
Last year, the Fujii Five Crowns achieved the first ever "Five Crowns" in their teens, and last month they won the first title defense battle "Eiou Battle" this year and maintained the "Five Crowns". doing.
The "Hulic Cup Kisei Match" from the 3rd is the defense battle that follows for the Fujii Gokan, and in Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, where the first station is held, after confirming the game room with the challenger Nagase Oza, we responded to the interview.
Gokan Fujii said, "I'm happy to be able to fight on a big stage, even though I'm referring to the Nagase throne in practice. I know each other's style, so I have to devise a fight." rice field.
Nagase throne said, "I feel the tension that the Go players who fought against the Fujii Gokan experienced, and although there is pressure, I think it is a fair condition because they are familiar with each other. I am looking forward to finally pointing at the title match." Said enthusiasm.
"Hulic Cup Kisei Match" is the fifth game, and the game is organized until next month.
Whether the Fujii Gokan will defend the title or the Nagase throne will stop the march, the first station will start at 9 am on the 3rd, and the victory or defeat is expected to be decided in the afternoon.