Japan's youngest shogi prodigy sets new record with 29th straight win

Japan's youngest shogi prodigy sets new record with 29th straight win

Japan's youngest professional shogi player, 14-year-old Sota Fujii (L), is pictured after defeating fellow fourth-dan player Yasuhiro Masuda (R), 19, in the prestigious Ryuo Championship finals at the Shogi Kaikan hall in Tokyo on June 26, 2017. Fujii set the all-time record for consecutive victories with his 29th straight win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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