On April 19, the second game of 25th Asahi Open between Asahi Habu and challenger Akutsu 5 dan was held in Aichi prefecture, Japan. Akutsu was Sente(black, or the first mover). He won the game in 71 moves. For those who can read Japanese, here is the link to the page of Asahi Open of Asahi.com. The score becomes 1-1. Since it is 3-wins match, the next game will be important to both players.
The diagram above is the resignation diagram when Akutsu dropped his kNight on 4e. After the diagram, Gote(White, or upper side of the diagram)'s King would be mated. The possible variation after the N*4e are as followings;
K-4d B*3e K-5e G-4f(mate)
K-4d B*3e Kx4e G-4f(mate)
K-6b Sx7b+ Kx7b B*6a K-8b G*8c K-7a G-7b(mate)
K-6c Sx7b+ Kx7b B*6a K-7c G*8c K-6b G-7b(mate, replayable by clicking the arrow in the right direction.)
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