【Rare】2002 15th Ryuo Match Commemorative Folding Fan Yoshiharu Habu (Concentration) vs. Takashi Abe (Heaven's Mandate) This is a valuable folding fan (printed) produced to commemorate the 15th Ryuo Match in 2002 (Heisei 14), 24 years ago. 2002 was also the year that the current absolute champion, Sota Fujii, Ryuo and Meijin, was born. This is a gem commemorating the peak match of that year, which can be said to be a major turning point in the shogi world. ■Background of the Match: Yoshiharu Habu, who reigned as the absolute champion, was challenged by the skilled Takashi Abe, 8-dan. The result was a close battle that went to 4 wins and 3 losses, with Habu Ryuo successfully defending his title. ■Meaning of the Calligraphy (Printed): Yoshiharu Habu: "Senshin (Concentration)" Focusing one's mind on a single thing. It's a word that seems to befit Habu-san, who dedicates everything to the board in the extreme state of a match. Takashi Abe: "Tenmei (Heaven's Mandate)" Fate or mission given by heaven. As the saying goes, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate," it conveys the determination of a competitor to give it their all. Although it's from nearly a quarter of a century ago, it's a valuable item as a historical document of shogi. Thank you for viewing. #Shogi #FoldingFan #YoshiharuHabu #TakashiAbe #RyuoMatch