Key Facts
• On July 29, the 66th Oi Title Match Game 3 began in Chitose, Hokkaido.
• Challenger Takuya Nagase (32) sealed the 47th move as the first player.
• The match is held at Portom International Hokkaido, directly connected to New Chitose Airport.
• This is the third ‘airport match’ of the year, following games at Haneda and Kansai airports.
• Sota Fujii (23), holding seven major titles, leads the series 2-0.
• A win for Fujii would bring him one step closer to his sixth consecutive Oi title.
• Nagase aims for his first Oi title victory.
• The game progressed slowly with long deliberations, ending the first day with an even position.
• The match resumes on July 30 at 9:00 AM and is expected to conclude that evening.
• Fujii holds a 28-9 record against Nagase in official matches.
• The first to secure four wins will claim the title.
Summary
The 66th Oi Title Match Game 3 between reigning champion Sota Fujii and challenger Takuya Nagase commenced on July 29 in Chitose, Hokkaido. Nagase, playing first, sealed the 47th move to conclude the first day of the match, which is being held at Portom International Hokkaido, marking the third ‘airport match’ of the year. Fujii, who leads the series 2-0, is aiming for his sixth consecutive Oi title, while Nagase seeks his first. The game unfolded at a slow pace with long deliberations, ending in a balanced position. The match will resume on July 30 and is expected to conclude that evening. Fujii currently holds a dominant 28-9 record against Nagase in official matches, with the first to achieve four wins claiming the title.
