March 1976
Posted By:
Keith Arnold
Posted On: 2026-03-15T10:00:00Z
On March 1st the final of the 23rd NHK Cup was held. The veteran match up paired Sakata Eio 9d against Go Seigen 9d. Sakata secured his 9th NHK Cup and his 30th title overall in a tight contest.
Perhaps past his prime, but Go Seigen (right) still a top player in a blitz game.
Kidō announced its awards the month. Ōtake Meijin was named outstanding player.
His award did not help him, however, in the first game of the Gosei title match on March 25. Challenger Katō Masao 8d defeated Ōtake.
Photo from Kidō Yearbook.