The showdown of the century between human and computer is about to begin.
THE DAY AI SURPASS HUMAN
The human's representative is Asakawa Riku, 7-Dan, 24 years old.
He won "The Rookie of the Year" tournament in his first year as a professional player.
Shogi software has become much stronger.
There is a method of evaluation called "rating."
3300 is the top one...
...and the rating of Shogi software is now about 3300.
I think human will win.
I believe computers cannot beat humans.
This day has finally arrived.
Fujimura-sensei...
What do you mean with that?
Well, I mean...
If human lose in this...
We could all lose our jobs tomorrow.
For human, 3300 is...
the very top of the list. It's a very high rating.
If the software's level is close to that point,
it's not at all surprising if it win.
If human lose, he can always win the next time.
The person who challenged 7-Dan Asakawa is
Kiyota Eiichi, 24 years old, the developer of the software that has won the Computer Shogi Championship this year.
What a surprise! The two of them used to be rivals in the Shogi Apprentice School
when they were little and they both aimed to be professional players.
I'm not particularly conscious about it.
I will play against
the computer software that he created, not himself.
Human Shogi with 400 years of history or the latest computer Shogi,
which one will win?
Today, mankind will witness the end of the game.
Mr. Kiyota has created the most powerful Shogi software. Its name is...
This story is an original story inspired by the Shogi Denousen FINAL 5th Match between 8-Dan Chikara Akutsu vs AWAKE, held on April 11, 2015.
SHOGI ASSEMBLY HALL
Apprentice School?
Are you good?
Well...
I'm glad.
Why?
Because it's more fun to play against a strong opponent.
It's this way.
You're used to it.
I had a training session.
I see...
I'm Asakawa... Asakawa Riku.
Kiyota Eiichi.
Nice to meet you.
Today, you are standing on the starting line of becoming professional Shogi players.
We now have 160 members in our apprentice school.
It's a tough world where only 4 people a year can become professionals,
even if you compete for the top 3-Dan league.
So, I hope that you will improve each other's skills
and become skillful players,
not only as Shogi players but also
as bearers of traditional Japanese culture.
Let's begin the game.
Please begin.
Thank you very much.
ORYO CRAB HOUSE presents
I'm back.
Welcome back.
You're late.
Did you have a good time?
Oh, 4-2 Dragon.
What?
Did you have a good time today?
The others aren't as strong as I thought.
Do you think you can make friends?
I don't go there to make friends.
I see.
Yeah, that's right.
How about 3-3 Pawn?
If we take the Knight and go for 3-4 Pawn, 2-5 Knight will hit the Silver General.
2-3 Pawn.
6-4 Pawn, 2-4 Rook, 9-7 Promoted Pawn, take the Lance.
But then, I'll be attacked by 8-6 Pawn.
4-6 Pawn.
If the 2nd player defends the Knight with a 6-4 Pawn, you can attack with a 4-5 Pawn.
Take the Pawn, 4-4 Pawn. Take the Silver, and then crossed Silver by 2-4 Rook.
After 4-4 Pawn, how about 3-4 Silver, 2-4 Rook, and 2-3 Silver?
That's 2-8 Rook.
After 2-4 Pawn, you can break the 2nd player's line after you throw away 2-2 Pawn.
Let's get to the next move. Please let me join.
Isn't it 2-2 Pawn?
4-6 Pawn, then 3-6 Pawn.
Aiming Silver with 6-9 Bishop is difficult, afterall.
If you combine it with 4-7 Bishop, you'll be fine.
Really?
I don't like the idea of being attacked on the edge by 7-8 Promoted Bishop, taking the King and 9-7 Promoted Pawn.
Definitely 4-6 Pawn.
Here we go.
Asakawa got it right.
Yay.
What's with him?
Let's do the next one. I go for 3-3 Knight!
I lost.
Thank you very much.
You knew you were stuck, didn't you?
Why didn't you resign?
I didn't want to lose.
Yeah.
No one want to lose.
But as soon as you see a dead end...
as long as your opponent doesn't make a mistake, you can't win.
It's important to respect your opponent.
You have to win the game with your own strength.
You're not a professional player yet.
But you're a Shogi player.
KANTO APPRENTICE SCHOOL LEVEL 5
KIYOTA
Please begin.
Thank you.
How many moves are we on?
200 moves.
Seriously?
I lost.
KIYOTA
Let's stop by at a convenience store.
Okay. I want a meat bun.
I want to eat the seasonal fried chicken too.
Fried chicken?
Yeah, fried chicken.
I lost.
KANTO APPRENTICE SCHOOL 1-DAN
KIYOTA
Should we go for a second one? / Sounds good! Where to?
How about karaoke? / Karaoke!
Nice. Nice. / All the way to morning.
What's this? / It's Shogi.
Shogi?
I see!
You're getting stronger, Eiichi.
I lost.
He's a genius.
Please begin.
Thank you very much.
6-8 King?
Fujimura-sensei.
I've never seen a move like this.
What is he thinking?
When he's overwhelmed, he often make moves like that.
They say, "There are no rules to being a master."
Experience and ability are the key to success.
Well, I guess it can't be helped.
It's the first step of falling.
What's his name again? Ah, Asakawa.
I heard he's a strong player.
Yeah.
But he's the one who made Asakawa strong.
It's Kiyota.
The only person in their age group to beat Asakawa...
Kiyota is the only one.
I see...
Everyone in their hometown is calling them a genius, and then they come here.
As they grow up, they realize that there are people above them.
There's no guarantee that their hard work will pay off.
But those who continue to work hard are the real talents.
Yes...
In that sense... They're all very talented.
If possible, I want everyone to be rewarded.
That won't happen.
Well, that's just like you.
But this time... Kiyota's efforts seem to be paying off.
He's stuck.
I didn't know that was possible.
I lost.
KIYOTA
Welcome back.
I quit.
I quit playing Shogi.
Eiichi...
Kiyota Eiichi QUIT
It's time. Please begin.
Thank you very much.
50 seconds. One, two, three, four, five.
I lost.
Amazing.
He won the Rookie of the Year Tournament in his first year as a professional player. It's not so common.
It's a great accomplishment.
Many of the past winners
have gone on to hold titles.
4-Dan Asakawa is also expected to do well in the future.
Yes, he is.
Right.
In the first place... When thinking about economic policy...
First of all, we need to think of...
What policy goals should we set?
That's going to be the key question.
Personally...
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Why don't you go?
Why?
Hey, are you a new student?
Yes.
Is there anyone here? / No...
You...
Would you be interested in golf?
What?
Say. Kiyota-kun, you're not our age, are you?
Yes. / So you failed the entrance exam before?
No...It was the first time I took the entrance exam.
Really? How old are you then?
I'm 21 this year.
Are you serious? You're the same age as me.
Then what... Were you trying to get into Tokyo University or something?
No... I haven't taken any exams. So this is the first time for me.
Then why?
Well...
Do you have a secret or something?
So annoying...
I've got a girlfriend.
Seriously?
Tell me. Who, who, who, who?
Is that even possible?
I thought you'd notice.
So you just ran away.
So, it's a Rook. / So strong.
Right? He's strong.
Hey!
Senior. I'll do it. I'll do it.
I'm sorry.
Apologize. You bumped into that table there.
Me?
Oh, it's okay. We're just having fun.
The 2nd player's Lance is in the wrong position. It's 9-3, not 9-2.
Also, the 1st player's Horse is at 7-3.
Besides... What's that 3-1 Rook you just said?
Take the Rook. It's easier to get closer from 8-6 Pawn.
What's with you?
What are you, a Shogi fanatic?
I told you to apologize.
Okay, okay. You can do whatever you want.
Hey, wait!
That was close.
Why don't you stay with them?
Thank you very much for your help.
Let's go.
You smell alcohol.
Did you come from home?
Of course.
Sorry.
Get some sleep.
First player, 4-1 Silver.
Second player, 4-8 Bishop.
First player, 6-7 King.
Second player, 7-5 Knight.
It's a dead end.
Oh... you're awake.
Is it a game?
I was at the electronics store the other day. I bought a computer and it came with it.
You want to eat? I'll make something.
It's okay. Continue your game.
But...
No need to feel bad about it.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
First player, 6-8 King.
Wait... give me that!
This thing makes weird moves.
Strong.
You think so, too?
Yeah, and...
What the hell is this move?
COMPUTER SHOGI
Shocking Computer Shogi! Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Research Team
Compilation is over.
Um...
You want to join the club?
Write your name, department, class year, phone number, and language spoken on that form.
Oh, no! Another error here.
Source source source source source...
I'm guessing it's the module here.
Are you done?
I think I've sent out too many flyers this year. Actually, one person is enough.
Every year around this time,
I'm always asked to recruit new members.
Even if it's a ghost club member, we need to have a minimum number of people.
Otherwise it's going to be difficult to get this room.
It's very important to have a certain number
of people who want to join the club.
Let me see.
So what do you want to do here, Kiyota?
Um...
I want to make a Shogi program.
A Shogi program? A Shogi game?
Is it difficult?
There's nothing easy in this world.
And even more so for you, since "Japanese" is the only language you speak.
You can't do it.
The ultimate goal of this club is to create an artificial intelligence to replace humans.
Control theory programs for games with perfect information
does not contribute to the future of mankind in any significant way.
You should go home.
I really need to do this.
Try memorizing these, for starters.
Come back in a week.
Oh, by the way, my name is Isono. Remember that if you're interested.
My first name is Masuo.
Masuo?
I'm kidding. Since Masuo's last name is Fuguda.
You lost again last week?
I had no luck at all.
Lately, I haven't won anything.
But last week's was terrible.
That was unpredictable.
It was a good thing I only bought 300 yen.
It's been a long time since I did horse racing gambling.
If you know something like that... Please tell me.
Well, you're winning at your daily job. That's good.
When a floating-point number is of double type, how many bits are in the exponent part?
11 bits.
What is the term for a pointer that a class has inside?
This pointer.
Next ones.
No, that's where we use the alpha-beta method.
Not the MinMax method?
With the alpha-beta method, which can cut branches,
it can read almost twice as deep as with the MinMax method.
I see.
It's working.
Of course. It's programmed to work that way.
Well, that's progress. Literally, progress.
It's working.
What's its name?
The program's name.
What? Am I supposed to name it?
Of course. You're the one who created it. So decide quickly.
I haven't thought about it.
You're so indecisive.
Well, okay. That's enough for today.
I'll stay a bit more.
Let's have a drink.
Shall we try to make it play against people soon?
It has not reach that level yet.
You can raise its level by then.
How?
We're going to have to load a lot of game records.
Then, we need to build the evaluation value based on the game record.
But our current PC's specification is not enough.
Yeah.
SHOGI CIRCLE
Seriously?
Come in. It's opened.
One game, please!
What?
That's how it's usually done when you ask for a game, right?
You've got to be serious.
I'll pay for the game.
What? Are you sure?
Of course.
Are you sure?
Thank you.
How long are you going to be depressed?
"I have not failed."
"I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
Thomas Edison.
It's frustrating.
Wasn't it a practice match?
A loss is a loss.
Isono.
Yeah?
I want to make this program stronger.
When I saw computer Shogi for the first time,
I thought, "What a creative way to play the game."
Free moves, not bound by a set of rules.
And yet strong.
It's my ideal Shogi.
First player, 4-1 Silver.
That time...
I see things differently when I heard the computer's voice.
Maybe it was the computer who woke me up.
AWAKE. What do you think? The name of the program.
"AWAKE."
"I'm awake."
"I wake up from sleep."
"It brings back memories."
"Awaken"...
Is it lame?
If the name has a symbolic meaning for identification,
that's enough.
But...
I think that's a good name.
To begin with, variable costs are costs that depend on the amount of production,
specifically, the cost of raw materials...
What the hell? I'm in class.
The source code of Bonanza has been released!
Bonanza?
The best Shogi software in the market. Look at this!
Why is this stuff free?
Because it's the programmer's work.
A programmer's value increases only when many people see it.
By making it public, someone else can improve it and make it better.
The great thing about this software is
full-width search and machine learning of the phase evaluation function that makes this possible.
If we can improve the AWAKE program based on this,
it will be overwhelmingly stronger.
Stronger...
When it's finished, let's aim to be the champion of the Computer Shogi Championship!
THE CHAMPION!? / You idiot.
You're too loud.
Then... what should we do now?
There's only one thing to do.
We've got a lot of writing to do.
It's starting. / Here we go.
Who the hell is it?
It's time.
5-Dan Asakawa moves first, please.
Thank you very much.
Is it really getting stronger?
Of course.
We're busy today, aren't we?
Here we go again with this incomprehensible move.
I see.
Well...
What does this mean?
Normally... it usually go like this.
But, well, it's a declaration that he does it his own way.
It is 5-Dan Asakawa's free style.
It's a game, so of course he aim to win.
But, at the same time, 5-Dan Asakawa's moves says something like...
I feel that he has a strong will to push forward
without fearing the depth of Shogi.
It's too free.
Is this possible?
I've never seen a move like this.
I see.
Oh, this is...
5-Dan Asakawa is getting close to winning, I guess...
Is it bad?
I should move this...
What? Oh...
50 seconds. One, two, three, four, five...
...six, seven, eight...
I lost.
Oh, he gave up. 5-Dan Asakawa lost his first title.
Well done, Ito, the Master of Shogi.
He read his move and tricked him to do the opposite and attacked at once.
As expected of a veteran player.
5-Dan Asakawa...
They didn't let you win like they did in the Rookie of the Year tournament.
I lost.
Yes!
So strong.
It might be 4 or 5-Dan.
Are we done?
Oh... thank you.
Excuse me.
Can I have more time?
You think you're a professional Shogi player? You've won, but you're looking so gloomy.
There's no time to be happy about it.
Is that so?
There's a few things even I couldn't read.
I didn't think it was that strong.
We need to increase the number of self-learning sessions and improve the accuracy of the evaluation values.
Where is it?
This one.
The champion of the 2nd Computer Shogi Championship!
The software that won is AWAKE.
The developer is Kiyota Eiichi.
So what are you going to use the prize money for?
I'll use it for programming.
So tough being a student.
Okay.
You're overreacting.
I'm so glad.
Ah, yes.
I couldn't throw it away, so I kept it.
It's okay to return it now, right?
Denousen?
A match to see which one is stronger, a professional Shogi player
or a computer software?
We'll broadcast it live on our site.
We'd like AWAKE to participate in it.
Professional player and...
This is good news.
Good news.
We can foretell the future of the battle between artificial intelligence and human too, from this match.
I'm sure it will be one of the most discussed matches in the future.
Who's the opponent?
The Shogi Association has selected a player for us.
Oh, do you know him?
A young promising strong player. 7-Dan Asakawa Riku.
For the time being, I'd like to ask you to improve the program before the match.
We'd like to have you submit it two months before the game,
for your opponent to study it.
Kiyota!
You don't remember?
The Tosai Shimbun Culture Dept. - Shogi Reporter NAKAJIMA TORU
After I quit the Apprentice School, I helped the Association distribute game records.
Then, I was approached by someone.
I'm in charge of Shogi news coverage now.
Wow, that's great.
That's my line.
I can't believe you're the developer of AWAKE.
I watched the
Computer Shogi Championship.
I got a little excited.
I mean, it made me happy.
Why would you?
All you had was Shogi,
but then you had to quit.
You couldn't bring yourself to do anything.
You didn't know what to do.
Well, that was how I felt too.
I guess I relate to you too much.
I was just so into it.
I wanted to make AWAKE stronger.
Yeah.
AWAKE is strong.
Maybe...
...it will change the history of professional Shogi.
Actually, I heard that the Association had a hard time choosing the right player.
Why?
They are scared to play against computer.
If they lose,
the prestige of the professional Shogi world could be damaged.
Well...
Then he took the challenge.
That's just very much like him.
Does he know his opponent is really me?
I don't know....
But as a professional player, it's a very risky match.
I don't think he would take this challenge,
if he doesn't have a pretty good reason for it.
And besides...
...to play against a strong opponent,
is the instinct of a professional player.
Asakawa.
Computer Shogi Championship The Best AI Shogi Professional Shogi Players are no longer needed!?
I read it. Are you really going to do it?
Recent software is strong, y'know.
You can download it online. You better try it once.
I understand.
This article tries to stir trouble, but it does not say anything wrong.
"Human vs Computer showdown"... They exaggerated it.
There is no need for you alone to stand on the brink of the Shogi world
and cross a dangerous bridge.
I'll do it.
I've made up my mind.
Okay.
Good.
Okay.
Here...
It's done.
Wow, that's amazing!
You're really bad at this.
You're even still using a flip phone.
It's still convenient.
There are many new types now.
Shinichiro wants you to teach him Shogi.
He wanted to come again today, but he has a baseball game.
Shinichiro?
Seriously? You forgot your own nephew's name?
No, I'm just kidding.
It doesn't sound like a joke coming from you.
Anyway, Shinichiro is very proud of his uncle.
So, you better win the match.
Uncle, huh.
So, how strong is that software, really?
Riku?
Is it really this strong?
Welcome. We've been waiting for you.
Come in.
Oh, sorry to bother you.
He's there.
Thank you.
You finally came.
The evil secret base.
Look.
It's what I told you the other day.
It's a 10-nanometer manufacturing process CPU.
We were trying to introduce this at my company. But for political reasons, it was dropped.
But the stuff is great.
You can use this to improve AWAKE's machine learning efficiency.
This is not the same as the last winning version. It's not even close.
I'll make some tea. Kiyota-san, is coffee okay?
Please don't mind me.
Oh, sorry.
What's going on?
This thing can handle SIMD command perfectly.
Then there's a method called Lazy SMP that came out recently.
That's not it, that girl...
Didn't I tell you? She's been living with me since last month.
You're kidding, right? I didn't know you were interested in girls.
I'm not interested. They're so irrational.
But you two are living together!
Hey.
That's too mean. Don't say it like I'm an object.
I don't think Kiyota-san will misunderstand if you explain properly.
Isn't that what's called irrational,
big brother?
Oh...
You've got a point.
Depending on the result of this match,
it is feared that the fans will lose interest in human Shogi players.
In order for that not to happen...
I have to give it my all.
They say AWAKE's ability is on par with professionals.
I've heard that it's even better than professionals. How confident are you?
No, I can't say I'm confident yet.
Um... it's tougher than I imagined.
But I want to challenge myself as much as I can.
The developer of your opponent's program
was your rival in the Apprentice School. Any comment about this?
I'm not particularly conscious about it.
I will play against the computer software that he created, not himself.
Human will definitely win.
But...
The computer has higher rating.
It doesn't matter.
Human intuition is definitely better than machine calculation.
What if our intuition gets the better of us?
No, no, no. You have to carefully think about it if you're a professional player.
Because they've been doing this all their lives until they became professional players.
They would never make a mistake like that.
Would you like to resign?
NO YES
Asakawa.
Are you okay? You're a little overwhelmed, aren't you?
No, I'm fine.
It's not a burden you can carry alone.
Don't push yourself too hard.
No.
I will do it.
Is it because your opponent is Kiyota?
If there comes a time when I don't go into a game thinking I want to win,
I think I will have to quit being a professional player.
Subject: AWAKE Data Mr. Hori, I have improved AWAKE for the match. The following is the link. Please check. Thank you. Best Regards, Kiyota Eiichi
For the first time in history! One million yen if you can beat AWAKE,
the most powerful software used in the showdown of the century with human!
AWAKE takes 5 seconds to make a move,
while humans have a 10-minute handicap.
Everyone, please try to get 1 million yen! Good luck!
It has just passed 100 wins in a row.
Looks like we're going to end this afternoon without a winner.
Ah, over here.
Wow, so Shogi tournament is like this.
No, this one is specially made like this.
You came.
Would you like to resign?
NO YES
SECOND PLAYER LOST
Yes!
Finally, we have a winner!
After over 100 matches... Finally!
This is it.
7-6 Pawn, 3-4 Pawn, 6-8 Rook, 8-4 Pawn.
4-8 King, 6-2 Silver, 1-6 Pawn.
2-6 Pawn, 5-4 Pawn, 2-7 Silver, 2-8 Bishop.
2-8 Bishop?
This bishop? What's wrong with this?
Something's wrong. This move will lead to dead end.
1-6 Lance, 1-9 Promoted Bishop, 3-8 King, 5-2 Gold, 5-8 Gold, 1-2 Lance, 4-8 Gold.
Damn it...
This is a trap move!
Human will never make a move like this!
It's hitting the weak point of the full-width search.
Human can change their moves depending on the situation,
but that's not the case with AWAKE.
99% of the time, when it is led into this phase, it will move this way.
What do you mean?
Humans would never move bishop at this point.
Because we know from experience that it's a bad move.
So... There's no way it can lead to that.
Oh, geez...
I have to fix the program.
But you've already submitted the program.
I just need to make sure he doesn't go with 2-8 Bishop in this designated phase.
Hori-san!
Kiyota-san. Can you wait a moment?
Please let me resubmit the program.
I've just seen the game record.
The current AWAKE evaluates the 2-8 Bishop trap move as valid.
The only way to stop it from happening is to rewrite it.
But the rule says
once submitted, it cannot be resubmitted.
This is almost like a bug!
But the exact same thing won't happen again...
I'm sure there's another way.
I won't change anything else.
I just need to make it correspond to this phase... Please.
But...
If I make this correction, we can have a fair fight!
If we let this move as it is...
AWAKE will terribly lose!!
Kiyota!
Let go of me! I'm having an important conversation.
Please go.
Stop.
Hurry!
What are you doing?
Don't you care if AWAKE lose?
Just calm down. It's the rules.
The rules are wrong!
That move only comes out in that phase.
Right?
Yeah.
How likely is it that your opponent would know that?
He can always study it. So, it's likely.
Is that a move a professional player would make?
I don't know about professional players' thoughts.
I thought I had it all figured out.
I'm sure he won't make that move.
He won't.
Do you know him?
He beat me before.
I thought I couldn't compete with him so I stopped trying to be a professional player.
But I've only ever played Shogi.
I didn't know what to do after I quit.
But...
I met computer Shogi.
What can I say? I may be exaggerating.
It's like I have found my goal in life.
It's really fun to see AWAKE is
getting stronger and stronger.
It freely moves without being bound by the rules.
If AWAKE continues to get stronger...
...discovering new moves that even the top professionals can't think of.
I thought that if I could develop such a program,
then my decision to quit Shogi would make sense.
So, actually...
I didn't create AWAKE
to find out who is stronger, human or computer.
But if I miss this chance...
I'll never be able to compete with him again.
I really want to play against him.
If I could just get him to
acknowledge AWAKE's strength.
You're getting stronger.
SHOGI ASSEMBLY HALL
Are you good?
Well...
Good.
What?
Because it's more fun to play against a strong opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen. This day has finally arrived.
That's right.
Fujimura-sensei.
What do you mean with that?
Well, I mean...
If human lose this...
We could all lose our jobs tomorrow.
This match is really a must watch.
We have lots of comments, too.
Mr. Kiyota Eiichi, the developer of AWAKE,
just entered the venue.
There are many comments for Mr. Kiyota.
Is he nervous?
I'm nervous too.
Why?
It's the showdown of the century.
Indeed.
It's nerve-wracking.
This time, Denoute-san, developed by
Denso Corporation, will play for the AWAKE side.
Amazing. It's like the future.
It's so cool.
Asakawa-sensei has just entered too.
It's finally time.
I wonder what kind of match they'll show us.
It's starting.
It's time. 7-Dan Asakawa will make the first move.
Thank you very much.
It's starting.
So, will the first move be 7-6 Pawn or 2-6 Pawn?
First player, 7-6 Pawn.
Second player, 3-4 Pawn.
3-4 Pawn, huh.
It didn't become a fortress position.
Well, software cannot shape a fortress.
True.
7-Dan Asakawa. What's your next move?
Well, I guess... It's a common start.
After this, the pattern of 2-6 Pawn
or is it 6-6 Pawn to stop the bishop's diagonal move?
Yes.
Hopefully he stop it.
Fujimura-sensei, you like Swinging Rook, don't you?
Well, in any case...
The next move is already a turning point in his strategy.
Next move prediction:
2-6 Pawn 8-4 Pawn 2-5 Pawn 8-5 Pawn 2-4 Pawn 6-8 Rook 8-4 Pawn 4-8 King 8-5 Pawn 7-8 Gold
First player, 6-8 Rook.
He swung.
Oh, I see.
That was unexpected.
Fujimura-sensei, it's your favorite Swinging Rook.
Sensei?
Sorry, no...
6-8 Rook at this point in the game might mean...
he is luring it into 2-8 Bishop?
The same thing happened in the pre-event the other day. Exactly this.
The next move is 8-4 Pawn and 4-8 King.
No way. No professional player would do that.
Second player, 8-4 Pawn.
First player, 4-8 King.
If it's the exact same flow, next would be 6-2 Silver.
First player, 1-6 Pawn.
In other words, what we can expect after this is...
At the end, after 2-7 Silver,
the 2nd player will go with 2-8 Bishop.
He's luring it into attacking the bishop.
If it's the same as last time, AWAKE will...
No, even just a little... There's a chance he'll choose another move.
Must be.
Second player, 8-8 Promoted Bishop.
First player, 8-8 Silver.
Second player, 4-2 King.
First player, 1-5 Pawn.
Second player, 3-2 King.
First player, 2-8 Silver.
Second Player, 2-2 King.
First player, 2-6 Pawn.
Second player, 5-4 Pawn.
First Player, 2-7 Silver.
There it is.
Will AWAKE make a 2-8 Bishop move?
We have reached the critical point of the match.
BISHOP
2-8 Bishop
It did it.
Yes.
We'll see how AWAKE recovers from this.
Second player, 2-8 Bishop.
First player, 1-6 Lance.
I resign here.
What? What did he say?
I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.
Is he resigning?
What? But...
Oh, they're bowing.
What's wrong? What's going on here?
I thought it could recover from it.
I thought so.
This is a bit shocking.
Yes...
It's a little bit hard to believe.
7-Dan Asakawa. How do you look back on this match?
Are you satisfied with the way you won this time?
Did you know the results of the pre-event?
7-Dan Asakawa, when did you decide to use this strategy?
Mr. Kiyota, do you have anything to say to 7-Dan Asakawa?
Please tell us how you feel now.
Mr. Kiyota, what would you like to say?
Mr. Kiyota. Are you willing to have a rematch?
Mr. Kiyota, please answer. What would you like to say?
I guess this is good.
Mankind versus the most powerful computer.
A professional player did a move that a computer unable to do.
It could mean that the computer is imperfect.
It could also mean that humans couldn't win otherwise.
If I may say...
Don't write this as the words of a certain professional player, though.
Too bad. I meant to do that.
I knew it.
Alright, then.
I think...
they both did great.
Asakawa who was determined to win. And Kiyota who came here again.
Both of them fought with the heart of professional Shogi players.
They played a good match.
I don't care what the world says about them. That is what I think.
But...
One day, I'd like to let them fight in a place with more freedom.
Shogi is supposed to be fun, isn't it?
...said a professional Shogi player who was close to both of them.
You may write my name.
No, I'll go with "a professional Shogi player."
Alright, then.
It's really strong.
Yes.
I see.
For the specification change, well, if that's about it...
I'll have it up by the end of next week.
No, no, not at all.
Okay, then.
Okay, I'll hang up now.
7-Dan Asakawa - King of Shogi Championship - Two Consecutive Wins
Two-piece handicap?
I'm losing. My brother's really strong.
You can still do more.
Oh, I see!
Shinichiro, did you make your move?
I did.
Next, it's your turn.
Let's see...
You're amazing.
He taught you this, didn't he?
No, he didn't.
This guy...
He just said I could still do more.
I did it myself, didn't I?
Hey, come sit here.
Quickly.
Hey, it's your turn.
Then...
Maybe here.
This?
I'm not sure...
Hey, Shinichiro... That's called being taught.
That's not true.
In the "1st Denousen" held in 2016, the Shogi program PONANZA defeated the professional Shogi player, 8-Dan Takayuki Yamazaki.
In 2017, PONANZA defeated Sato Amahiko in the "2nd Denousen." In this year, Denousen was terminated as it had completed its historical role.
Since then, there has been no official match between a Shogi program and a professional player.
YOSHIZAWA RYO
WAKABA RYUYA
OCHIAI MOTOKI
English subtitles by ORYO CRAB HOUSE