By John Power, Japan Correspondent for the E-Journal
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Ichiriki and Shibano win Teikei Young Stars leagues
The final section of the Teikei Young Stars tournament consists of two six-player leagues. The winners meet in a play-off to decide the title. In a tournament labeled as for “young stars”, it was a little surprising to find holders big-three titles, namely, Shibano Toramaru Meijin in the A League and Ichiriki Ryo Kisei in the B League. All the games were played from December 17 to 22, and, not surprisingly, each won his league 5-0 (each was two wins clear of the field) and will meet in the best-of-three play-off scheduled for March. Actually, Seki Kotaro Tengen also played in the B League, though he did not do very well, scoring 2-3.
Konishi wins first title
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The three Teikei tournaments are now in their second terms. The first to be decided was the Female Legends tournament. In the final, held on December 24, Konishi Kazuko 8-dan (B) beat Kuwahara Yoko 6-dan by resignation. The game was played in the Ryusei Studio at the Nihon Ki-in in Tokyo. In her fifth appearance in a tournament final, Konishi finally scored her first success. First prize is 2,000,000 yen ($15,564 at $1 = ¥128.5).
Women’s Meijin League
With three rounds completed, there are only two undefeated players in the 34th Women’s Meijin League: Ueno Asami on 3-0 and Nakamura Sumire on 2-0.
Below are results since my previous report.
(Nov. 7) Ueno Asami, Women’s Hollyhock title-holder, (B) beat Ueno Risa 2-dan by resignation. This is the first official game between the sisters.
(Dec. 1) Ueno Asami (W) beat Suzuki Ayumi 7-dan by resig.
(Dec. 5) Nyu Eiko (B) beat Xie Yimin 7-dan by resig.
(Dec. 15) Ueno Asami (W) beat Kobayashi Izumi 7-dan by resig.
(Dec. 19) Ueno Risa (W) beat Suzuki by resig.
Tomorrow: Sumire’s progress; Promotions & retirements