Key Facts
• Game 6 of the 66th Oi Title Match began on September 9 at 9:00 AM.
• Sota Fujii (23) faces challenger Takuya Nagase (32) in a best-of-seven series.
• Originally planned in Makinohara City, Shizuoka, the venue moved to Tokyo due to Typhoon No. 15.
• Fujii leads the series 3-2; a win secures his sixth consecutive Oi title.
• The game adopted the Double Rook Exchange strategy for the third consecutive match.
• By 12:30 PM, 66 moves were completed, and players entered a lunch break.
• Fujii consumed 2 hours and 10 minutes of his 8-hour time limit; Nagase used 37 minutes.
• Lunch orders: Fujii chose “Victory Curry,” while Nagase opted for large Keema Curry.
Summary
The 66th Oi Title Match Game 6 between reigning champion Sota Fujii and challenger Takuya Nagase commenced in Tokyo on September 9. Initially scheduled in Shizuoka, the venue was relocated due to Typhoon No. 15. Fujii, leading the series 3-2, aims for his sixth consecutive title. The game featured the Double Rook Exchange strategy, continuing a trend from previous matches. By midday, 66 moves were completed, with Fujii using 2 hours and 10 minutes of his time and Nagase 37 minutes. Lunch choices included “Victory Curry” for Fujii and large Keema Curry for Nagase. The match highlights both players’ strategic depth and determination.
