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Fujii loses 1 of his 8 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii reviews his match against Takumi Ito after losing to him in Game 5 of the best-of-five series for the Eio title in Kofu, west of Tokyo, on June 20, 2024, losing one of his eight titles. Fujii completed a sweep of the game's eight titles in October 2023, making him the first player ever to hold eight.(Kyodo)

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Oi shogi championship series

FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 19 Kyodo - Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii (R) takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Pool photo)

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Oi shogi championship series

FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 19 Kyodo - Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii (L, front row) takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Pool photo)

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Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii

FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug. 19 Kyodo - Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii, seen in this file photo, takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0.

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii (L) reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first three matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii (L) reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first three matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii (R) reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first three matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii (front) reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first three matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii (facing camera) reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first three matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi player Sota Fujii reflects on the third match of the best-of-seven Osho title series after beating defending champion Akira Watanabe at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Otawara, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2022. After winning the first two matches of the series, the 19-year-old needs one more win to become the youngest player to hold five out of shogi's eight major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii challenges veteran player Watanabe in title series

A best-of-seven shogi title series between 19-year-old Sota Fujii (L) and defending champion Akira Watanabe opens at a Japanese teahouse in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Kakegawa on Jan. 9, 2022. Fujii, already holding four of shogi's eight major titles, aims to win his fifth, "Osho," by beating 37-year-old Watanabe, holder of three major titles. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii challenges veteran player Watanabe in shogi title series

A best-of-seven shogi title series between 19-year-old Sota Fujii (L) and defending champion Akira Watanabe opens at a Japanese teahouse in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Kakegawa on Jan. 9, 2022. Fujii, already holding four of shogi's eight major titles, aims to win his fifth, "Osho," by beating 37-year-old Watanabe, holder of three major titles. (Pool photo)

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Fujii talks about Ryuo shogi title

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii attends a press conference in the Yamaguchi Prefecture city of Ube, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2021, a day after winning the Ryuo championship to become the youngest player in history to hold four major titles at 19 years and three months.

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Fujii talks about Ryuo shogi title

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii (top R) attends a press conference in the Yamaguchi Prefecture city of Ube, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2021, a day after winning the Ryuo championship to become the youngest player in history to hold four major titles at 19 years and three months.

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Fujii talks about Ryuo shogi title

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii attends a press conference in the Yamaguchi Prefecture city of Ube, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2021, a day after winning the Ryuo championship to become the youngest player in history to hold four major titles at 19 years and three months.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 3 titles

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses for photos in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2021, after clinching Eio, one of shogi's eight major titles, from Masayuki Toyoshima in the final match of the best-of-five series in Tokyo. At 19 years and 1 month, Fujii, holder of two other major titles -- Oi and Kisei -- became the youngest player to hold three titles at the same time.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 3 titles

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses for photos in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2021, after clinching Eio, one of shogi's eight major titles, from Masayuki Toyoshima in the final match of the best-of-five series in Tokyo. At 19 years and one month, Fujii, holder of two other major titles -- Oi and Kisei -- became the youngest player to hold three titles at the same time.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 3 titles

Undated file photo shows Shogi sensation Sota Fujii. He clinched Eio, one of shogi's eight major titles, by beating Masayuki Toyoshima in the final match of the best-of-five series on Sept. 13, 2021, in Tokyo. At 19 years and one month, Fujii, holder of two other major titles -- Oi and Kisei -- became the youngest player to hold three titles at the same time.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii receives the trophy after winning the 14th Asahi Cup tournament in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2021, for the third time. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles defeated veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii holds the trophy after winning the 14th Asahi Cup tournament in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2021, for the third time. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles defeated veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii (R) competes against veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the 14th Asahi Cup tournament. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles won the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic, for the third time.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii (R) competes against veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the 14th Asahi Cup tournament. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles won the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic, for the third time.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii (R) competes against veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the 14th Asahi Cup tournament. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles won the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic, for the third time.

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Shogi sensation Fujii wins Asahi Cup

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii holds the trophy after winning the 14th Asahi Cup tournament in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2021, for the third time. The 18-year-old who holds two of shogi's eight major titles defeated veteran player Hiroyuki Miura in the final of the tournament, held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii speaks after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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CORRECTED: Oi shogi championship series

Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii (R) takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Pool photo)

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CORRECTED: Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii

Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii, seen in this file photo, takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0.

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CORRECTED: Oi shogi championship series

Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii (L, front row) takes on reigning Oi champion Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 19, 2020, in his bid to become, at 18, the youngest player to hold two major titles of the traditional board game. Fujii is leading the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Numazu on July 4, 2021, a day after the 18-year-old defended the major shogi title Kisei by beating 37-year-old Akira Watanabe, holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, by 3-0 in a best-of-five series.

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses during a press conference in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Numazu on July 4, 2021, a day after the 18-year-old defended the major shogi title Kisei by beating 37-year-old Akira Watanabe, holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, by 3-0 in a best-of-five series.

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Shogi sensation Fujii

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii holds a sign reading "remember what state of mind one was in at first" during a press conference in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Numazu on July 4, 2021, a day after the 18-year-old defended the major shogi title Kisei by beating 37-year-old Akira Watanabe, holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, by 3-0 in a best-of-five series.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii takes on defending champion Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii completed a four-game sweep in the best-of-seven series, making him the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses for a photo after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

People celebrate in Seto, the hometown of shogi sensation Sota Fujii, in central Japan on Aug. 20, 2020, after the 18-year-old completed a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, earlier in the day. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Oi shogi championship series

People in shogi sensation Sota Fujii's hometown in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, follow with rapt attention a shogi match between the 18-year-old and defending champion Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii won the match held in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka, completing a four-game sweep in the best-of-seven series to become the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

People celebrate in Seto, the hometown of shogi sensation Sota Fujii, in central Japan on Aug. 20, 2020, after the 18-year-old completed a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, earlier in the day. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Defending champion Kazuki Kimura reviews his match against 18-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after losing his Oi title as Fujii completed a four-game sweep in the best-of-the seven championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Defending champion Kazuki Kimura reviews his match against 18-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after losing his Oi title as Fujii completed a four-game sweep in the best-of-the seven championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Photo taken in Seto, the hometown of 18-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii, on Aug. 20, 2020, shows people receiving copies of an extra edition of a local newspaper after he completed a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series earlier in the day. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii reviews his match against Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after completing a four-game sweep in the Oi championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii reviews his match against Kazuki Kimura in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after completing a four-game sweep in the Oi championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Kazuki Kimura (R) in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after completing a four-game sweep in the Oi championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Kazuki Kimura (R) in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, after completing a four-game sweep in the Oi championship series. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown. (Pool photo)

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses for a photo after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii poses for a photo after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Eighteen-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii speaks after completing a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.

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Fujii becomes youngest shogi player to hold 2 major titles

Photo taken in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020, shows copies of an extra edition of a local newspaper handed out to people after 18-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii completed a four-game sweep of Kazuki Kimura in the Oi championship series earlier in the day. Fujii became the youngest player ever to hold two major titles about a month after winning the Kisei crown.