The new Go poster of the Italian Federation was presented
at the tournament.
Fernando Fernandez, tournament director, makes the pairings
in the backstage
General views of the playing hall.
The visit of Kobayashi Chizu, 5 Dan Professional (on
the right in the picture) has been a surprise.
The young Kei Shinada (here playing with Kobayashi Chizu's
daughter) has impressed everyone for her sweetness and her Go strenght.
The President of the Italian Federation Isamu Oka with
Kobayashi Chizu
Another child playing in the tournament, Jan Prokop here
with Fernando Fernandez.
From the top it was possible to easily follow the
games.
Marco Barbiero, only 8 years old already very fond of
Go that he discovered a few months ago. He is the first Italian child to
play in an international tournament.