Last year, Yoshiharu Habu lost the Ouza title, which he had held for 19 consecutive years, to Akira Watanabe. ?But this still isn’t the end of Habu. ?On July 20, Habu defeated Taichi Nakamura 6-dan?and became the challenger for the 60th Ouza Title Match. ?This will be the 21st consecutive year that Habu makes an
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The European Shogi Championship and World Open Shogi Championship, the biggest shogi event in Europe, was held in Cracow, Poland, on July 12-15. ?Nearly 100 players from around the world attended. ?Four tournaments were held: the European Championship, the World Open Championship, a Blitz Tournament, and a Doubutsu Shogi tournament. The results can be found
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Karolina?Styczy?ska (Oneye) made shogi history last night by participating in the Ricoh Cup Joryu Ouza Tournament. ?More than just participate, though, Karolina, who has been playing shogi for only a few years, became the first foreigner to defeat a lady professional in a pro tournament. ?The kifu is available to view on 81 Dojo. More
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Karolina Styczy?ska, better known as Oneye by members of the 81-Square Universe and 81 Dojo, will be making shogi history today at 1 PM Japanese time as she makes an appearance in the Ricoh Cup Joryu Ouza tournament. ?Her first opponent is Sachiko Takamure Ladies 3-dan. ?You’ll be able to watch the game LIVE online
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