Title Match Result - Kurashki Tohka

According to the sources in Japanese, On November 1, the first game of the 13rd Ohyama Meijin's Cup - Kurashiki Tohka was played between Kurashiki Tohka Ichiyo Shimizu and Challenger Rieko Yauchi ladies 4dan in Kurashiki city in Okayama prefecture. Shimizu won it with 133 moves. Two victories in advance will decide the 13rd Kurashiki Tohka title holder. The second game is scheduled on November 27. If Yauchi brings the score tied, the final 3rd game will be held on November 28.

Kurashiki city is famous for the birthplace of the Great Meijin Ohyama among shogi fans. SHOGI MASTER OYAMA MEMORIAL MUSEUM was built after his death.