On September 16, the second game of 54th Ouza-sen between Ouza Habu and Challenger Kisei Sato sponsored by Nihon Keizai Shimbun was held in Tokyo. Habu was a first mover(Sente, lower side of the diagram) and won the game. The score is now 2-0 led by Habu. Since Ouza-sen is a 3-wins match, Habu needs one more victory to defend the title. You may replay the full game here in Nikkei.com(Java-capable browser needed).
The diagram in the left is the resignation one when Habu dropped his Rook on 6c. Gote's King would be mated easily in the following variations;
K-5d S-6e(mate)
K-5b R-6b+ Kx4a S-3b+(mate)
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