Shogi sensation Fujii defeats title holder for 1st time
Jiji -- Jan 16
Sota Fujii, 15, the youngest professional shogi player, defeated Amahiko Sato, the holder of the Meijin title, in a quarterfinal of the 11th Asahi Cup open tournament, achieving his first victory over any title holder.

For Fujii, a shogi sensation in the rank of fourth dan, the match, held in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sunday, was the first official game with a title holder.

"Winning over a Meijin title holder allowed me to build self-confidence," Fujii said after the match.

Sato, 29, said Fujii's moves in the match were precise.

News source: Jiji