# Kumamoto reconstruction support shogi tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kumamoto-reconstruction-support-shogi-tournament
> Updated: 2026-09-15T08:16:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The JT Pro Official Shogi Series, designated as the Kumamoto Reconstruction Support Match, was held at Kumamoto Castle Hall to assist recovery efforts following the July Kumamoto earthquake. 

During the tournament, Ya Ya 8-dan defeated Sota Fujii in a 108-move rematch after an initial game ended in a draw. This victory allowed Ya Ya 8-dan to advance to the semifinals to face Takuya Nagase 9-dan. As part of the reconstruction initiative, a donation of 2.1 million yen—calculated at 10,000 yen per move from the 210 total moves played—will be contributed to Kumamoto Prefecture.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Sota Fujii competes in Kumamoto reconstruction support shogi match

Shogi professional Sota Fujii competed in a reconstruction support match in Kumamoto, where he was defeated by Yahaya Yata following a intense battle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sota-fujii-competes-in-kumamoto-reconstruction-support-shogi-match

### 2026-09-12: Ya Ya 8-dan defeats Sota Fujii in Kumamoto Shogi tournament

Ya Ya 8-dan defeated Sota Fujii in 108 moves at the JT Pro Official Shogi Series in Kumamoto, advancing to the semifinals. The event also raised 2.1 million yen for Kumamoto reconstruction.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ya-ya-8-dan-defeats-sota-fujii-in-kumamoto-shogi-tournament

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Cite as: Kumamoto reconstruction support shogi tournament. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kumamoto-reconstruction-support-shogi-tournament