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Akira Hara: After the third match with Nakamura Sumire 2nd Dan ~ Interview with Rina Fujisawa
Ki-ji: Nihon Kiin
Author: Kei Shinada
Translation and Finishing: Make excuses for quiet April Day More
Nakai Eiji challenged fujisawa's celebrities in the 33rd episode of the celebrities of fujisawa's female stream, and finally ended the series with two consecutive wins over Fujisawa's two consecutive victories. This time in the face of the rapid progress of Nakai, Fujisawa Rishi thought of what, as the first Japanese women's Go player, to meet the new era of representative chess players, and finally successfully defended the title to achieve the female celebrity five consecutive championships, this time invited Fujisawa Rishi to review this time three chess.
——First of all, congratulations on the success of the defense of the title, after a period of time, how do you feel now?
Risai Fujisawa: Thank you very much. This time there was a 1-day gap between the first and second innings, which was a very short series, and it felt like the game was over quickly. Although it is still wonderful at this stage, it is still very happy to defend the title.
This series was the first duel between the two dans and Zhongyi, and it received a lot of attention. You usually have a very good relationship with Zhongyi, has this affected your game this time?
Risato Fujisawa: Not at all, just like a normal title battle, focusing on the chess game in front of you.
Before the game, you said that you would be a "villain".
Risato Fujisawa: I did think so before the game, but there are still many people who support me. Once again, I realized that I was grateful to these people who had been supporting me.
——Looking back on this competition, where do you feel that Zhongyi's "strength" is?
Risai Fujisawa: This is Naka's first title battle, but she still plays chess as usual. It's really remarkable to feel that she still maintains a normal mentality on the big stage. Much better than when I was 13 (laughs). It wasn't until I was 18 or 19 years old that my mindset grew somewhat. From that point on, you can face the game with a normal heart.
- How does the technical aspect feel?
Fujisawa Satoshi: The moves are very thick and the calculations are also very strong. There is also a good judgment, I feel that Zhongyi can accurately grasp the current situation and then play chess.
After the end of the second game, Zhongyi came to your preparation room.
Risato Fujisawa: I was resting in my room after the game was over, and then suddenly someone opened the door and was startled, only to find out that it was Nakai (laughs). Then they reviewed together, and then took the same car to the closing ceremony, and talked about "Detective Conan" on the way. We're both talking (laughs). I am in the same seminar as Zhongyiyi, and this day is also the same atmosphere as the end of the seminar, and it is the advantage of Zhongyiyi to have such a mental adjustment ability.
——Two consecutive victories to defend the title, after reaching five consecutive championships, he was qualified as an "honorary female celebrity".
Risai Fujisawa: I have witnessed the experience of Yuta Iyama and Teacher Xie Yimin gaining the experience of Lianba. I didn't expect to reach such a height, and to be honest, it's still incredible. The feeling is the result of every series that I try to face, and inadvertently reach such heights, at least that's how I feel.
——It will end soon in April, and 2022 will also move from "layout" to "mid-cap", what are the ambitions for the future?
Risato Fujisawa: In recent years, I have felt that this time is very busy. Recently, I entered the Tianyuan Battle of the Round of 8 of this tournament, as well as the defending battle of the Female Liu Likui Cup, and I want to do my best to play every game of chess. In international competitions, I hope to win the championship after Aimi Ueno, who won the senko CUP. I will also do my best, and I am looking forward to any game of chess in the future.
- Thank you very much.
