From: grimbergen MACPOST PSYCH KUN NL Date: 23 jul 1992 Subject: Latest pro news Latest pro news =============== Kisei-sen --------- Tanigawa Koji succesfully defended his title by beating Gouda Masataka 3-1. Tanigawa had the upper hand all through the double Yagura game and beat Gouda in only 75 moves. Oi-sen ------ It seems that Tanigawa has a tough challenge in the Oi-sen. After difficult matches in 1990 (against Sato Yasumitsu 4-3) en 1991 (against Nakata Hiyoki 4-2) he has has to fight back again this year. Gouda took a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven match. Ryu-O-sen --------- The 5th Ryu-O-sen is now in a decisive state. The main knock-out to decide the challenger of Tanigawa Koji is starting today as Fujiwara (4-dan) meets Fukaura (4-dan and rookie professional). Other potential challengers are Izumi (6-dan), Kamia (6-dan), Waki (7-dan), Takahashi (9-dan), Sato Yasumitsu (6-dan), Habu (Kio), Nakahara (Meijin), Yonenaga (9-dan) and Murayama (6-dan). For European players this tournament is especially interesting since the first game between Tanigawa and his challenger will be played in London at the end of October. They will be accompanied by "Tiger" Tanaka (8-dan) and Shima Akira (7-dan), holder of the first Ryu-O title. Reijer Grimbergen