Shogi master Habu

Professional Japanese shogi player Yoshiharu Habu reflects on his match against long-time archrival Akira Watanabe at an inn in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Dec. 5, 2017, shortly after beating long-time archrival Akira Watanabe to take the prestigious Ryuo title, one of the eight major shogi titles. Habu has won the Ryuo title seven times in total, gaining the eisei lifetime Ryuo honor and making him the first-ever shogi player to win a seventh eisei lifetime title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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