Overview

• The 66th Itoen Oi-sen is a best-of-seven series between defending champion Sōta Fujii and challenger Takuya Nagase
• In Game 3 at Hotel Portom International Hokkaido in Chitose on July 29–30, Fujii, playing second, secured his third straight victory
• Referee Akira Shima opened the second day by announcing Nagase’s sealed move “6五同歩,” reflecting the match’s traditional protocols
• With a 3–0 lead in the series, Fujii needs one more win to defend the Oi title for the sixth year in a row
• Game 4 is scheduled for August 19–20 at Munakata Yurix in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture