What is A-Class順位戦 (Shun-i-sen)?
A-Class順位戦 is a professional shogi tournament held by the Japan Shogi Association (JSA). It is the fourth division of the Meijin Title.
Why is it rapidly rising on Google Trends JP?
A-Class順位戦 is rapidly rising on Google Trends JP because of the following reasons:
- Hikaru Nakamura’s participation: Hikaru Nakamura, an American chess grandmaster, is currently participating in A-Class順位戦. This has generated a lot of interest in the tournament, both in Japan and abroad.
- Nakamura’s strong performance: Nakamura has been performing very well in A-Class順位戦, winning six of his first seven games. This has further increased interest in the tournament.
- Promotion to B-Class順位戦: The winner of A-Class順位戦 will be promoted to B-Class順位戦, which is the third division of the Meijin Title. This is a major goal for many shogi players, and it has added to the excitement surrounding A-Class順位戦.
How the tournament works:
A-Class順位戦 is a round-robin tournament with 10 players. Each player plays each other player once. The player with the most wins at the end of the tournament is the winner.
The current standings:
The current standings in A-Class順位戦 are as follows:
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- Hikaru Nakamura (6-1)
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- Akira Watanabe (5-2)
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- Toshiaki Kubo (4-3)
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- Masataka Goda (4-3)
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- Tatsuya Sugai (4-3)
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- Taichi Nakamura (3-4)
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- Kazuki Kimura (3-4)
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- Kentaro Sakamoto (3-4)
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- Ryosuke Nanjo (2-5)
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- Masayuki Toyoshima (1-6)
The remaining schedule:
The remaining schedule for A-Class順位戦 is as follows:
- Round 8: September 26-27
- Round 9: October 10-11
- Round 10: October 24-25
The winner will be determined:
The winner of A-Class順位戦 will be determined on October 24-25. The player with the most wins at the end of the tournament will be the winner.
Additional information:
- The official website of the Japan Shogi Association (JSA): www.shogi.or.jp/
- The official website of A-Class順位戦: www.shogi.or.jp/column/entry/joryu2022.html
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