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November (Kyushu) 2012Day 6 ・ Nov 16

Goeido, Hakuho share the lead at 6 wins

November (Kyushu) 2012 has completed day 6. Goeido, Hakuho share the lead at 6-0.

Ozeki Watch

Kadoban ozeki Kotoshogiku stands at 5-1 — 3 more wins needed with 9 days left.

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 5-1 — 3 more wins needed with 9 days left.

Kadoban ozeki Baruto stands at 1-2-3 — 7 more wins needed with 9 days left.

解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotoshogiku's first kadoban.

His rating has slid from 2698 to 2597 over the past year.

This is kadoban No. 5 — he has survived all 4 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2489 sits 200 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is Baruto's first kadoban.

His pre-basho rating of 2567 sits 217 points below his peak of 2784 — the decline shows in the numbers.

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