Fukuoka Kotaro, Honinbo (福岡航太朗) is challenging Ichiriki Ryo, Oza (一力遼), who is aiming for a second consecutive title, in the 74th Oza Title Challenger Match, a best-of-five (hosted by Nikkei Inc., the Nihon Ki-in, and the Kansai Ki-in). Game 2 was played on Wednesday, November 4, at "Jinya" in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture. Fukuoka, playing White, won by resignation to take a 2-0 lead, pushing Ichiriki to the brink of elimination. Game 3 will be held on Friday, November 6, at Jinya, the same venue as this game. Honinbo Fukuoka wins a complex battle to take his second straight game Facing a must-win situation, Ichiriki (Ichiriki Ryo) the Oza will look to bounce back in Game 3 two days from now Yoshihara Yukari (吉原由香里) 6-dan (right), who provided the YouTube commentary, and Motoki Katsuya (本木克弥) 9-dan, who provided the newspaper commentary The game record for this game is being broadcast live on the Nihon Ki-in's online game platform "Yugen no Ma." For details and commentary, see the game report in the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun," the monthly magazine "Go World" (published on the 20th of each month), and other sources. Players' Lunch and Snacks Schedule and Venue Lineup
