Watanabenishiki against Koganefuji, Kyushu 1978, day 2

WatanabenishikiJonidan 5 East0-1
FinalResult in
KoganefujiJonidan 5 West1-0

Kyushu 1978, day 2, 13 November 1978. Jonidan, bout 46 of 48. East on the left, west on the right.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
63% WatanabenishikiKoganefuji 37%

The ratings had Watanabenishiki ahead, at 63%, but Koganefuji won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

3 official meetingsCompare careers
Watanabenishiki 1Koganefuji 2
  1. Koganefuji won · Haru 1989, day 15, Makushita
  2. Watanabenishiki won · Haru 1983, day 6, Sandanme
  3. Koganefuji won · Kyushu 1978, day 2, Jonidan (this bout)

This was their first meeting.