As is known, from January 6 to 10, 2016. In St. Petersburg, for the first time in many years, a team tournament was held – I team tournament in Renju for the Cup of the Consul General of Japan. On the sidelines they talk about the revival of the Russian team championship, and although the tournament does not officially have this status yet, he has assembled a very strong and representative team.

A detailed description of the contest can be found here https://www.facebook.com/epifanovd/posts/1100824296637132.

The so-called Russian national team won a surprise for many, a team that gathered just a few days before the tournament itself.

The photo below shows the awarding procedure, from left to right: Mr. Tomoki Nakamura, Vice-Consul of Japan for Culture; Maxim Karasev, 3 board; Denis Kachaev, 2 board; Dmitry Epifanov (captain, with a cup); Vladimir Filinov, 4th board; Mikhail Kozhin, spare.

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In conclusion – the tournament table (signature, stamp – everything is as it should be :)). I got this photo from Dmitry Yepifanov, captain of the winning team.