The Pro Pair Go Ricoh Cup Championship 2004 Final game 4-6

Presentation of a championship trophy

After receiving a loud applause, it turned out to be an awarding ceremony. There was a certificate of merit and prize money to the championship Pair and runner-up Pairs.

A part of the championship prize will be donated to Japanese elementary and junior high schools to purchase Go sets.

The Go board with the color, which can be used even in this rally, is a 9X9 table and the back is 13X13.

Presents included a Rico pocket watch with the Go Rico Cup logo, and professional Go books with Go professionals' autographs. This friendly Rico cup has finished wonderfully.

Finally, I will report on the winner's interview.

Mr.Yamashita:

"Lately, I can not seem to win Go solely, but I thought I could win as a pair."

Ms.Kobayashi:

"I believe that Mr. Yamashita's great work helped us win. Thank you!"

Mr.Yamashita:

"No, I just follow how Ms. Izumi plays."

They respect one another.

After being asked by next year's hopeful,

Mr.Yamashita:

"Since we are becoming a perfect pair, we can only do our best."

Ms.Kobayashi:

"We were told we had a different Go playing style, I think I could learn a lot from Mr. Yamashita's skill. With this knowledge, I think I can do much better the next time."

Championship pair interview

Ricoh Co.Ltd. president

Second pair interview

At last, the Honinbo Cho, and Mrs. Yamashita came in and congratulated them. The ceremony was a good play and with this kind of knowledge, I will do my best next time.

Keigo YAMASHITA Kisei and his wife
Seiko(Takanashi 8-dan younger sister)

U CHO Honinbo/Oza and his wife Izumi KOBAYASHI
Women's Honinbo/Women's Meijin/JAL Women's

The champion pair was awarded in the ceremony. A certificate of commendation was awarded by the Japan Pair Go Association and handed by Mr.Ichiro Yoshikuni Chairman of the Japan Pair Go Association.

The Ricoh Cup was awarded by Mr.Hiroshi Hamada Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

A certificate of commendation was awarded by the Yomiuri Shimbun and handed by Mr. Jiroumaru, Manager of the Business Development Department Manager of the Yomiuri Shimbun.

Presentation of a championship trophy

The runner-up pair was awarded in the ceremony. A certificate of commendation was awarded by Mr.Yoshikuni Chairman of the Japan Pair Go Association

A certificate of the runner-up prize was handed by Mr.Hiroshi Hamada Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

A certificate of commendation was awarded by the Yomiuri Shimbun and handed by Mr. Jiroumaru, Manager of the Business Development Department Manager of the Yomiuri Shimbun.

by Taeko Ishii ( Go game reporter )