Before the second station of "Oi", one of the eight major titles of shogi, starts in Sapporo on the 13th, Souta Fujii (19), who will defend the title, and Masayuki Toyoshima, the challenger, 9th Dan ( 32) visited the venue and talked about their aspirations.
"Oi" is the same face as last year when Toyoshima Kudan challenges Fujii Gokan, who is defending the title, and in the first station last month, Toyoshima Kudan made a good start to win the title. ..
Before the second station from the 13th, on the afternoon of the 12th, the two will visit the game venue in the hot spring town "Jozankei" in Sapporo City, select the pieces to use, and then check the room environment such as air conditioning and lighting. did.
It is the first time in 60 years that the match against the throne will be held in Jozankei, and Gokan Fujii said, "I hope it will be a hot match that will not be defeated at that time. Said his aspirations.
In addition, Toyoshima Kudan was enthusiastic, "I researched and adjusted for the second station. I would like to point to it as usual and make a hot fight with my own aggressive shogi."
The seventh game of the "Throne Battle" will be played until September, and the one who wins four first will win the title.