In 1919, he played a match against Tokuzo HAYASHI Sandan (3 dan), sponsored by the Jiji Shinpo (senni, nishiban and KARIGANE's nakaoshi victory) for the first time in 13 years.
1919年に時事新報主催の林徳蔵三段戦を行い(先二、二子番、雁金中押勝)、13年振りの対局となる。