Key Facts
• Sota Fujii (22) faced Kazuharu Sugimoto (33) in the Kisei best-of-five match.
• Fujii won the first game and proceeded to the second game.
• Sugimoto employed a Shikenbisha (Fourth File Rook) strategy.
• Fujii countered with consistent, calculated moves, securing a decisive victory.
• Female professional player Mana Kagawa praised Fujii’s calm and flawless performance.
• Kagawa highlighted Fujii’s exceptional ability to learn and adapt from previous games.
• The match aired on “Good! Morning” on June 19, 2025.
Summary
Sota Fujii, the reigning Kisei titleholder, achieved a commanding victory in the second game of the Kisei best-of-five match against challenger Kazuharu Sugimoto. Fujii’s composed and strategic play effectively countered Sugimoto’s Shikenbisha approach, leading to a flawless win. Mana Kagawa, a female professional player, commended Fujii’s adaptability and learning ability, emphasizing his dominance in the match. With this victory, Fujii is now one step closer to defending his title for the sixth consecutive time.
