Japan
Eighty-Three Moves: Fukuoka Kotaro Demolishes Iyama Yuta to Earn a Second Title Shot
Japan’s youngest-ever Honinbo needed less than five hours to dismantle the most decorated player of his era — and set up a rematch with the
August 26, 2026
Japan
A 20-Year-Old Just Won Go’s Oldest Title — and Broke a Record That Stood for 55 Years
Fukuoka Kotaro becomes the youngest Honinbo in history, dethroning Japan’s top player in a deciding fifth game. On July 1, in the city of Kofu
July 17, 2026