[Sota Fujii] A collection of cool quotes from the young genius of the shogi world: heartfelt thoughts on competition that linger in the heart

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Sota Fujii, who became the youngest professional shogi player in history and captured each title in record time.

While drawing attention as a prodigy in the shogi world, his words—marked by humility and deep insight—have touched the hearts of many.

Here, we introduce some of Sota Fujii’s memorable sayings that speak not only to shogi matches but also to the subtleties of life.

Each of his words carries profound meaning that resonates with our own lives.

Whether you’re a shogi fan or someone striving toward a goal, you’re sure to find words that speak to you.

[Sota Fujii] A collection of cool quotes from the shogi world's young genius: heartfelt reflections on competition (11–20)

There were also some shogi games where I put myself in a tough position, but getting through them has given me confidence.Sota Fujii

These are words spoken by Sota Fujii in an interview after the semifinals of the Ryuo Tournament ranking matches in May 2017.

He was responding to a question that referred to his post-game remark that he had “gained confidence that I can make it as a professional,” and he expresses how his thinking evolved.

Although there were moments during his winning streak when he found himself in difficult positions, he says that having overcome them, he now sees those experiences as crucial in building his confidence.

It conveys that he isn’t advancing on talent alone; the effort and ingenuity to overcome hardship are what lead to real strength.

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