Shogi association chief quits over false cheating allegation

Koji Tanigawa, head of the Japan Shogi Association, looks downcast during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2017, at which he announced his resignation. Tanigawa said he will take responsibility a false allegation that top-ranked player Hiroyuki Miura cheated with software assistance during official games the previous year. Miura was later cleared by a third-party investigation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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