Saito Wins, Heading to the Final Game; Shogi Eiou Title Match Ends with Two Wins and Two Losses (Kyodo News)

The fourth game of the five-game match for the 10th Eio title in shogi was played on the 26th in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, where challenger Shintaro Saito (32), who played first, defeated Eio Ito (22) in 125 moves, bringing the match score to a tie at two wins and two losses, and forcing the game to be decided in the final game. The fifth game was played on June 14th in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture.