Key Facts
• Sota Fujii achieved 30 titles in just 5 years since his first win.
• Once held all major shogi titles simultaneously.
• Featured in ‘Shogi World October 2025 Issue,’ released on September 3, 2025.
• Includes analysis of Fujii’s notable moves and strategies in title matches.
• Takumi Ito defended the Eiou title and advanced to the Oza title match.
• Ito’s key victories include defeating Shintaro Saito and Yoshiharu Habu.
• ‘Shogi World’ also highlights new initiatives like ‘Voices of Female Promotion Players.’
• Price of the magazine: ¥920 (tax included), 228 pages, A5 size.
Summary
The October 2025 issue of ‘Shogi World’ celebrates Sota Fujii’s unprecedented achievement of 30 titles in just five years. The magazine delves into his career, analyzing his remarkable moves and strategies. It also features an interview with Takumi Ito, who defended his Eiou title and is preparing for the Oza title match. Additional articles include insights into female promotion players and a detailed account of Yuya Nagaoka’s reporting debut. This comprehensive issue caters to all shogi enthusiasts, offering a deep dive into the world of professional shogi.
