Japanese shogi sensation Sota Fujii was beaten by his challenger for his Eio title Thursday, losing one of the eight major titles for the first time since he secured the full set in October last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/21/japan/shogi-fujii-loses-title/ #japan #shogi #sotafujii #takumiito
Shogi star Sota Fujii loses major title for first time

Fujii, 21, gave up the Eio title in his 23rd title match in Yamanashi Prefecture. The challenger, Takumi Ito, 21, won his first crown with three wins and two losses.

The Japan Times