War of the Wisdom(Ei-usen) isFujiyaSponsoredShogi OfChess gameso,Title battleOne of. In 2015DwangoThe first term of the general shogi tournament was started by the sponsorship, and it is the newest title match that has been promoted to the title match from the third term of 1.Number gameThe winner isPrinceGet the title title of.

Overview

General game period (until the second period)

Before the start of the gameComputer shogisoftwareIt is a game ofShogi Den-o BattleWas being held,2015With the Den-O Battle FINALTeam competitionAs a result, the Den-O battle was regarded as a break.

Dwango who hoped for the survival of the game like Den-OJapan Shogi FederationAs a result of discussing with, first of all, a new general game is launched by Dwango, and the winner isDen-O TournamentComputer shogi software that won the game and Den-o war with a new look^{[Note 1]}I agreed to play at. The name of the new game is chosen from the open call for participants, and 9 sponsors from the open call proposal^{[Note 2]}After narrowing down to, public voting from the official website^{[Note 3]}And decided to the "Euou war"^[2].. The winner isPrinceGet the title. About 50 to 60 games are playedNico Nico Live BroadcastIt was broadcast live on.

Title holders did not participate until Den-O Battle FINAL, but in the first game of the gameTetsuro ItotaniDragon King,Goda ShinTakashikingParticipated in^{[Note 4]}.. In addition, in this game and related events, even title holders were referred to by rank.^{[Note 5]}.

Until the second term of 28, it was ranked highest in the official game other than the title game of the Japanese Shogi Federation (the contract fee for the second season's Eiou game is 2 million yen.^[3].. The winning prize is not announced).

Title battle period (3rd period and later)

After the end of Den-O Battle on May 2017, 5 and the 20rd period,Championship matchIt was announced that it would be promoted to the title match for the first time in 34 years since then. As a result, for the first time, there will be eight title battles,Holy battleWill be held eight times a year for the first time in 2 years since 1994, when was held twice a year. With the end of the Den-O battle, the entry system was changed to compulsory participation of all Go players, and the title holder's dan name was abolished. The first title match in history other than newspapers and news agencies^[4].. The order by the amount of contract money isRyuo Battle-Master gameIt is said to be the third place after. In addition, in the final 3th game, in addition to the introduction of an irregular timekeeping system that has never been seen in the past, it is also the first day-based XNUMXth game as a title game.Swing piece・Chess clock method (#Final XNUMXth match).

In the 5th term, we will solicit operating expenses, etc.Cloud FundingToCAMPFIRE". For large investorsSwing pieceExperience of important roles in Shogi title battles such as drawing lottery cards for roles and final tournaments^[5]. Also,DwangoWith video distribution collaboration withAbemaTVBut the simultaneous broadcast was started^[6].. Here, the commentary/listener does not appear as the original compilation, and it is broadcast only on the evaluation value and the situation of the game.

On October 2020, 10, it was announced that Dwango would cancel the contract to host the Eiou match.^[7].. From the 10th term on October 29thFujiyaWas announced to be co-sponsored by the Japan Shogi Association.^[8]..At the same time, the trademark will be transferred to the Japan Shogi Association, the title match will be the fifth match, and the order based on the amount of the contract will be sixth.

Permanent title

As of July 2020, the permanent title has not been decided.^[1].

Method (current)

Qualifying by rank

The War of the WisdomThe only game in which qualifying is graded.

All Go players (excluding Eiou holders and seeders described below) will participate in the tournament with the remaining wins for each dan.

The combination of rank-based qualifying will be performed according to the rank at the time of the qualifying lottery (the 6th term is June 2020, 10). It lasts 6 hour (chess clock method), and counts down 1 seconds when it runs out.

Main tournament

There will be a total of 12 participants in the main tournament, including 4 qualifiers by rank and 4 seed holders who have the best 16 or more in the previous Eiou match (including the loser in the XNUMXth match in the previous term).

The combination of the final tournament will be decided by lottery again^{[Note 6]}.

You have 3 hours each (chess clock method, less than 1 seconds per hand when you run out). The game starts at 60:15, which is later than the other game, and there is a 18-minute dinner break from 40:XNUMX.^[9].

The challenger deciding match will be the first match between the two finalists.

Fifth game

The fifth match between Eio and the challenger in the previous term will be played, and the one who wins three will get the title of Eio.^{[Note 7]}.

Time control is 4 hours (1 day system) (chess clock method), countdown 60 seconds when it runs out.

Past method

Method Itinerary

Successive results

General game (the 1-2nd season)

Title battle (3rd period-)

Record

General game period

Title battle

episode

Mismatched start time due to misunderstanding (second term)

Second Eigen Battle, October 2, 2016Kubo ToshiakiKudanToyoshima MasayukiIn the 2th Dan game, Kubo did not appear in the Tokyo Shogi Kaikan at the game venue by 1 hour after 6:30 pm, which was the starting time, and it was decided that Kubo had lost the match. Kubo appeared at the beginning of another game's relay at 2:7 pm on the same day due to an apology, saying, ``I misunderstood the start time of XNUMX pm as XNUMX pm It was''.^[29].. Kubo and Toshima will be available at a later date.DwangoKubo won the event by playing an exhibition game.

Zenji Hanyu participates in the three crowns and wins the victory of a master to go to the first confrontation with Shogi software (second term)

Zenji Hanyu's three crowns who forgot to participate in the first season participated in the second season and received attention. Den-o tournament winning softwarePonanzaBe a developerKazunari YamamotoHad been waiting for Ponanza to play with Hanyu for many years,^[30][31], Hanyu in the semifinalsAkihiko SatoLost to a master. On the other hand, Sato wins and wins the championship, and is regarded as the pinnacle of shogi software and active title holders, especially professionals in the Den-o game.celebrityPlayed for the first time, but the result was that Soft (Ponanza) won both games,AIIt became widely known about the evolution of. The game between Eiou and Denno ended in the second term, so the curtain ended with four consecutive victories on the soft side.^{[Note 22]}.

Face-to-face match of the 3th game of the final match (XNUMXrd period)

As mentioned above, in the 3rd season main battle, we won the only qualifying round with Tenno Sato who was seeded in the 2nd season EizoAkira WatanabeIt was performed in the situation where there is no title holder other than Ryuo (only at the time of the decision to advance to Ryuo and the player who was crowned before the first battle). The XNUMXth match of the final beat Sato in the first matchKota KanaiAnd defeated Watanabe in the quarterfinalsTakami TaichiIt was a combination of the first hand^[32].. Both were the first challenges to the title, and the winner of the match got the first title. It was the first time in history that both players in a title match had their first title challenge.^{[Note 23]}, Even if the conditions are expanded to "first win if both win", the first termKudan Battle OfMt. Ooyama YasuharuversusShiro ItayaIt's been 68 years since then^[32].. Takami, who was in the 1th dan, advanced to the finals and was promoted to XNUMXth dan and XNUMXth dan by winning the Wisdom because he was in compliance with the rule of "Only one can be promoted for a title challenge other than Ryuo and a master."

Virtual idol "Hifumi-chan" (4th period)

Virtual YouTuber "Hifumi-chan" was announced as a public ambassador for the title battle at the announcement of the 4th game of the XNUMXth Eiou game, and "Voice of Naka" who is in charge of the voice (though not announcedKatoIs supposed to be)) made a swing piece to decide the turn of the first station^[34].

Title won without playing A-class players (4th period)

Became the fourth WisdomTakuya NagaseThrough the qualifying rounds, main rounds, and title rounds by rank,Class A Go playerAnd "Title holders other than Eio" won the title without playing against them.This is the 28th termRyuo Battle OfAkira WatanabeSince then.

The finals and title battles are settled straight (1st to 4th periods)

The 1st and 2nd season finals and the 3rd and 4th season 2th games have been settled straight. It is the 26th and 27th season that the title battle of the seventh match will be straight straight for the second consecutive termThrone, 45th and 46th periodsWarlord, 10th and 11th periodsRyuo BattleIt is the fourth time following.

This record was put to an end by having Takuya Nagase win in the 5th bureau of the 4th period and bringing it to 1 win 1 loss and 2 draws (described later).

"Kobayashi Hiroshi 5th Dan" Showdown (XNUMXth Term)

In the 5th XNUMXth qualifyingHiroshi KobayashiversusHiroshi KobayashiThe match is realized. Both were the first match. Both were "Hiroshi Kobayashi XNUMXth Dan", so there was a problem of naming. Focusing on the fact that both sides are divided into Kanto and Kansai, we tried to solve it by calling Hiroshi “eastern” and Hiroshi “western” with a pillow, but both are known. I refused it because I was going to call it "Mr. Kobayashi" at the beginning of the game^[35][36].. The match is won by the late Hiroshi.

Seventh game postponed (fifth period)

Initially April 4^[37]Was scheduled to open inNew coronavirusThe XNUMXth game was postponed due to^[38].. After that, the schedule was adjusted and it opened on June 6st.

Two holdings of shogi are established (2th period)

Mogi Shogi was established at the 5nd station, which was held for 2 hours. It is the first time in history that Mochi Shogi was established in the seventh match of the Eiou game, which is an irregular time system, and in the title game the 2014th period of 55ThroneIt has been since the third station. Initially, it was announced that the second station Mogi shogi rehabilitation station will be held on the day when the double header of the third station and the fourth station was planned to be held with a holding time of 3 hour.^{[39][Note 24]}After that, the 2nd bureau announced that it was drawing no match due to the formation of shogi shogi and is preparing to hold the 8th bureau.^[40].. In addition, the shogi shogi was established at the 1rd station, which has a holding time of 3 hour. It is the first time in history that two shogi games have been established in the title battle. Also, without re-pointing, we will implement the 2th station from the night as scheduled^{[Note 25]}The 9th bureau will be held^[41].. In addition, in the 8th and 9th stations, when Sennichi or Shogi shogi is established in the case of a normal title match, if it is expected that the replay of the day will end at midnight, it will be carried over from the next day, A special rule has been set to restart the game until it is settled regardless of the time^[42].

Shortest time available (5th period)

On July 2020, 7, the third and fourth stations of the 19th match were held. One hour has the shortest time ever as a title battle^[43]This is the first title match in history, which has a shorter time than in qualifying (3 hours in the main match). In addition, it is the first time in history that two titles are designated in a title except for repointing.

9th game most 3th station, 5rd swing piece in history (XNUMXth period)

On September 2020, 9, the first swing piece in the history of the title battle was held, and on September 6, 3, the first 2020th station in the history of the title battle was held.

Other

Online delivery

Since the sponsor is Dwango, until the 4th termNico Nico Live BroadcastWas exclusively online. In addition to the main content game, a staged qualifying combination presentation, main tournament lottery, presentation of the place where the match is held and the swing piece ceremony, the banquet eve (only in the 3rd period), and the delivery of the Wisdom Ceremony ing.

Although it is the delivery of the game, all the stations of the qualifying round XNUMX dan and below and all the stations of XNUMX dan qualifying, all stations after the main battle will be subject to live broadcast. It is also distributed by the official shogi relay app of the Japan Shogi Federation (may be distributed even for games that were not subject to live broadcasting). In the game, the top and bottom seats do not exist in live games except for the XNUMXth game in which Eiou appears. The first game sits on the right side of the distribution screen, and the second game sits on the left side. There is no difference between the upper and lower seats.NHK Cup TV Shogi TournamentIs the opposite arrangement.

From August 2018, the "Euou Sentai Paradise" will be delivered once a month, which will include commentary on some of the games that were not broadcast live, or commentary on the review of the main game. MCWatching reporterof·. Sponsor after the end of the third seasonKirin BeverageCommemorative game called "Chaou Battle" sponsored byTakami TaichiとKoji TanikawaPointed by, during and after the game,tea ceremonyEnshu styleThe instructorKanan OtoshibaThe point was done by.

From the 5th periodABEMA Shogi ChannelBut delivery is done^[44]..In the 5th period, there was a segregation such as broadcasting with commentary / evaluation value on Nico Nama and broadcasting without commentary on ABEMA, but due to the withdrawal of Dwango, it is practically only ABEMA distribution after the 6th period. ..Along with this, in the 6th term, some games in the qualifying will be the home of ABEMA.Chateau AmebaIt is done at.

Piece

Normal professional (Player-Female player）Official gameThen.Rising pieceIs used^[45]..However, in the Eiou match, the games targeted for video distribution are almost all games from qualifying by rank to the game.One-piece piece (embedded piece)Is used^{[Note 26]}.. The one-piece piece is large and easy to see, and the engraved piece has little reflection from the lighting of the light, so it is ideal for shooting the board surface, so it is a TV game (as of 2018,NHK Cup-Galactic war-Female warlordThe three game of Go) has been used for a long time, but it is the first case of the Eiyuu game that one character piece is used in other professional official games.

Game record

The game record is distributed on the official website at all stations in qualifying by stage, main game, and game.^{[Note 27]}.

Flash instead of Flash in the game displayHTML5Is the first title match to be adopted. For this reason,*If you are using a browser with Internet Explorer 10 or lower, you cannot view it.Is written^[46].. However, Flash is available on the relay game site (the XNUMXth game of the final)^[47]Used.

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注 釈

Source

References

• Masato Masuyama "The World of Color Version Shogi Pieces" Central public opinion new company(Chuko Shinsho), 2006. 

Related item

• Japan Shogi Federation
• Dwango
• Shogi Den-o Battle

外部 リンク

• Official Homepage
• War of the Kings: Japan Shogi Federation
• Shogi official live broadcast - Nico Nico Channel
• [Shogi] The Battle of Eiou and Dennou Channel - Nico Nico Channel
• War of the Wisdom - ABEMA video