Cho U is making it a match, pulling back one game in the 31st Meijin
title match against challenger Takao Shinji.
In the early endgame Cho U was a little sharper, getting the big
points and ensuring a lead which couldn't be recovered.
The match was covered live on IGS-PandaNet.
09-21 31st Meijin title
Takao Shinji also wins the 2nd game of the 31st Meijin title match
from title holder Cho U.
The Meijin now is facing an uphill battle, having to win 4 of the
5 remaining games. But considering the first two games the match
still can go either way.
The match was covered live on IGS-PandaNet.
09-14 2006 Lyon tournament
On the 21st and 22nd of October the 2nd Lyon International tournament
will be held. The venue is gorgeous, right in the old center of Lyon.
And the prize money is exceptional, especially for European standards.
For example, a first prize of EUR 1200,=.
Check out all details on the tournament site.
09-09 31st Meijin title
Takao Shinji went off to a great start by taking the first game
of the 31st Meijin title match from title holder Cho U.
The Honinbo played a tight game, countering Cho's inventive play
with solid ideas. In the end it was a 0.5 point ko which decided
the outcome, giving the win to the player with the thightest shapes.
The match was covered live on IGS-PandaNet.