Cho-Yamashita Judan Clash
4 March, in Nigata Japan, Cho U 9p and Yamashita Keigo 9p play first match of 48th Judan final. This is next clash between them in this year. Dozens days ago they just end their clash in the Kisei.
Yamashita Revenge
Yamashita Keigo was Kisei title holder for several years, but this year Cho U defeat him with very good result 4-1. This was very bitter experience for him. Yamashita Keigo is one of the strongest Japanese baduk master is left with only one title – Tengen.
To recover his position in Japan he need to win another title. The 48th Judan final is great oppurtunity not only get back to the top, but also get some revenge on Cho U by taking from him Judan title
Cho U Aggressive Style
In the game Cho U took black stones and from beginning start with very severe attack on white group on bottom side. Cho U secure huge territory on the right side and white situation wasn’t optimistic.
Yamashita Keigo made a miracle by creating huge moyo on left side and later turning it into territory. This miracle cost him a important sente. Cho U use it to made a life in upper left corner. After this Yamashita Keigo was looking for a place to concede defeat. After 141 moves Yamashita Keigo resigned.
First Game isn’t Conclusive
Judan final is played in the system best of five, so there’s change for Yamashita Keigo to won this title. On other hand Cho U won’t give up this title easily. Next game will be played 25 March in Chiyado, Tokyo.
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