45th Judan-sen

In last decisive game, the veteran of Japan Go Cho Chikun(Judan) defeted Yamashita Keigo by 3.5 points and won the match with total score 3-2. Yamashita Keigo again failed challenge Cho Chikun in this title. Cho Chikun kept his title three years in row.
Cho Chikun(Judan) - Yamashita Keigo(9p) - B+3.5

45th Judan-sen

3rd game.

4th game.
Cho Chikun(Judan) - Yamashita Keigo(Kisei) - W+R

Current score in match - 2-2. The decisive game at April 25.

45th Judan-sen

Challenger decision match.

Yamashita Keigo(9p) - Yoda Norimoto(9p) - B+6.5

Yamashita Keigo, 9p, will challenge Cho Chikun, Judan, in two year in row.

The best of fifth final will begin at March 8.