The 29th term Ryuou-sen seventh match Ryuou-sen the change of the challenger
Update: October 12, 2016 19: 25
We will notify you that Hiroyuki Miura Kudan who is a challenger will not participate in the 29th period Ryuou-sen seventh game which will be held at "Tenryuji" in Kyoto city on 15th and 16th October.
According to the regulations of the competition, Mr. Tadahisa Maruyama Kuzu who participated in the challenger decision battle will play against the Tadahisa Maruyama Akira Watanabe Ryuou .
The Federation has decided to suspend Miura Kuroda on December 12 until December 31, 2016.
Regarding the change of this time's challenger, we have also acknowledged from the Yomiuri Newspaper organized by the organizer.
【Comment of President Koji Tanigawa 】
I am sorry for the inconvenience caused to the stakeholders and fans of Shogi due to the change just before the seventh win. I hope that both of the opponents will make a name game record.
【Comment by Tadahisa Maruyama Kudan】
Personally I can not agree with the decision of the Japanese Shogi League, but I will do my best as Ryuou-sen is the best chess Ryuou-sen of Shogi.