One of the eight major shogi titles, the 5th match of the Eio match, began on the 7th in Nagoya. This will be the third title match between title holder Sota Fujii Hakkan (21) and Takumi Ito 7-dan (21), who is the same age.
The first game of the Eio match was held at a restaurant in Nagoya on the 7th, with challenger Ito Nanadan entering the game room first, followed by Fujii Hakkan, who held the title and sitting in front of the board. I did.
As a result of the swing piece, the first player was Fujii Hakkan, and the game started at 9am.
This is the third title match between the two, following last year's "Ryuo match" and "Kiou match", and Fujii Hakkan will defend his title for the fourth consecutive "Eio match" victory.
On the other hand, Ito 7-dan will be fighting for revenge as he aims to win his first title.
The fifth match of the Eio match will be scheduled for June, and the winner of the first match is expected to be decided on the afternoon of the 7th.