The 37th Ryuo Title Match, Game 2 in Awara, Confirmed

The Ryuo Title, established in 1987 after reorganizing the 26-edition Tenth Dan competition, is the highest title in professional shogi.
Each year, players advance from the ranking tournaments (Groups 1–6), which begin in December, and from the final knockout tournament to become the challenger.
The challenger will contest a best-of-seven series against the 36th titleholder, Ryuo Sota Fujii.
The year 2024 marks two milestones for Awara City: the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Awara-Onsen Station and the 20th anniversary of Awara’s municipal status.
Awara has been selected to host the Ryuo Title match, the first time this event will be held in Fukui Prefecture.

1 Overview of the Awara Match
1 Dates: Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20, 2024
2 Venues
Mimatsu (the match) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, 26-10 Funatsu
Grandia Hosen (pre-match banquet) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, 43-26 Funatsu
Seifuso (large-board commentary session) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, Onsen 3-chome 803
3 Organizers: Yomiuri Shimbun and Japan Shogi Association

2 Contact for the Awara Match
Secretariat, The 37th Ryuo Title Match, Game 2 in Awara Executive Committee (within Awara City, Economic and Industrial Department, Tourism Promotion Division) Phone: 0776-73-8006