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The 7th YAMADA Women's Challenge Cup will be held for the first time in three years. This tournament is known as a gateway to success for young female players, and we followed the first and second round matches held at the Tokyo Shogi Kaikan on Monday, September 5th. 7th YAMADA Women's Challenge Cup Sponsored by Japan Shogi Association Special Sponsor Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. [Eligibility] Female players of the rank of female 2-dan or lower who have been professional for less than 15 years (and have not participated in a title match) and one selected amateur. (Participants) Yamaguchi Eriko (Women's 2nd Dan), Nakamura Momoko (Women's 2nd Dan), Kato Kei (Women's 2nd Dan), Watanabe Yayoi (Women's 1st Dan), Iino Ai (Women's 1st Dan), Aikawa Haruka (Women's 1st Dan), Tsukada Erika (Women's 1st Dan), Wada Aki (Women's 1st Dan), Yorimoto Nana (Women's 1st Dan), Odaka Sakiko (Women's 1st Dan), Wada Hana (Women's 1st Dan), Uchiyama Aya (Women's 1st Dan), Isotani Maho (Women's 1st Dan), Hori Ayano (Women's 1st Dan), Tanaka Saki (Women's 1st Dan), Isogai Yui (Amateur)