[1] It is noted for the premature death of the go prodigy Akaboshi Intetsu who coughed up blood after the game and died a few months later.
After continually struggling to gain the post of Meijin, Hon'inbō Jōwa had won the title over rival Inoue Gennan Inseki.
The game was cancelled by Jōwa's side, who claimed that Inseki did not deserve his promotion but had gained it through intrigue.
The secret move used by Akaboshi in the match was developed by Gennan Inseki and others in the Inoue house as a taisha variation.
Although forming an empty triangle shape is normally avoided because it is inefficient, the move allowed Jōwa to launch a splitting attack that would lead to his victory.