Meijin Title match Game 4｜Shibano Toramaru vs Ichiriki Ryo
Meijin Title match Game 4
MIRUGO MATCH CARD
Look back on this game.
51st Meijin best-of-seven
After this game
- Game 18/26–8/27Ichiriki Ryo ○
- Game 29/2–9/3Ichiriki Ryo ○
- Game 39/8–9/9Shibano Toramaru ○
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Game 4 / this game9/16–9/17Shibano Toramaru ○
- Game 59/30–10/1Shibano Toramaru ○
- Game 610/14–10/15—
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Game 710/28–10/29—
What this game means
The score is level. Who will pull ahead in the next game?
3 viewpoints to keep in mind before watching.
- 01
Watch the first long think.
Who thinks long first? Follow the move right after it together with the opponent's reaction.
- 02
The timing of Shibano's move.
When the stones start to clash, did Shibano start it or answer Ichiriki's attack? Watch how the fight begins.
- 03
In the endgame, watch the board and the clock.
When the commentator starts counting territory, look at the remaining time too. The speed of their decisions becomes the drama.
A Meijin Title match Game 4 game on Sep 16, 2026, confirmed from the Nihon Ki-in's official results. Shibano Toramaru won (B+Res).
AFTER THE MATCH
One more move
after watching.
Shibano Toramaru won (B+Res). We will add the final position once it can be confirmed from the game record or official commentary.
NEXT IN SERIES
Next up: Game 5.
Sep 30–Oct 1, 2026 / Ichiriki Ryo vs Shibano Toramaru