■The 3rd Game and The Semifinal

The opening year of the 21st century will be over soon. In the Go circle, pro players compete in a pair tournament that marks the year end.

The Pro Pair Go Ricoh Cup quarterfinals and semifinals were held on December 15 at TEPIA Hall in Minato ward, Tokyo. Those who have won the games to advance to the finals are the pair of Ms. Teruko Kusunoki and Mr. Norimoto Yoda, last year's champion, and the pair of Ms. Yoko Inori and Mr. Chikun Cho. The following is a report of the games: