One of the eight major shogi titles held in Tokushima City, the fifth and second day of the seventh round of the "Throne Battle" is coming to an end. Sota Fujii (1) will win and defend his title for the third time this year with four consecutive titles in the "Battle for the Throne", or challenger Daichi Sasaki (5) will claim his second victory to keep his hopes of winning his first title alive, or the winner will be decided on the night of the 2rd.
In the best-of-seven match for the throne, Fujii has a 3-1 record so far, and is one win away from defending his title.
The fifth round started in Tokushima City on the 1nd, and on the second day, the 5rd, the second day, Sasaki Shichidan, resumed with the "seal" who wrote the next move at the end of the game on the 22nd.
The two sides spent more than an hour contemplating each other, waiting for an opportunity to attack, but when Fujii Shichikaku hit the "horn" and went on the offensive, Sasaki 2th Dan also attacked the enemy line using large pieces such as "Kaku" and "Hisha", and the battle came to an end.
In the best-of-seven game of the "Battle for the Throne", the first four wins will win the title, and so far Fujii Seven Crowns has won three and is putting his hand on defense.
On the other hand, Sasaki Shichidan also won the fourth round last week and returned one win.
Whether Fujii Shichikaku wins and defends his title for the third time this year with his fourth consecutive title victory, or Sasaki Shichidan wins his second victory to keep his hopes alive for his first title, the winner of the fifth round is expected to be decided on the night of the 23rd.