Iyama Started Meijin Series With A Victory

The youngest Meijin ever, Iyama Yuta started his title defense starting from September 1 and 2 and will continue until November (if they go all the way to game 7).

Iyama won the first game by 6.5 points from his challenger, Takao Shinji.


Takao Shinji (left) vs. Iyama Yuta (right)

I think Iyama played very well in this game. He played several ko fights and took advantage of it.

The next game will be played at September 16 and 17.

Here is the game record:
Iyama Yuta (white) vs. Takao Shinji (black)

(;CA[Windows-1252]SZ[19]AP[MultiGo:4.4.4]EV[35th Japanese Meijin title match, game #1]
DT[2010-09-03]PB[Takao Shinji]BR[9]PW[Iyama Yuta]WR[9p]KM[6.5]HA[0]RE[W+6.5]MULTIGOGM[1]
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