Michihito Kageyama
Professional backgammon player. He has won a total of 11 domestic titles. Ranked second on the Giants of Backgammon list for eight consecutive years starting in 2013. Holds the BMAB title of Grandmaster G0.
“Japan is home to many world-class players by global standards. A few years ago, I was defeated by Hideaki Ueda in the final of the UBC Contender Tournament in Gibraltar.
A tough battle is expected, but in competition, preparation accounts for 90 percent of success. I will do everything that needs to be done beforehand and approach match day with a flexible mindset.”
景山充人:
プロフェッショナル・バックギャモンプレイヤー。国内タイトル通算11期。Giants of Backgammonで2013年から8年連続二位。BMABの称号はGrandmaster G０。
「日本には世界的にみてもトップクラスのプレイヤーが多数います。数年前にはジブラルタルにてUBC Contender Tournamentの決勝で上田英明さんに敗れました。
厳しい戦いが予想されますが、勝負事は準備が9割。やるべきことをやり切り、当日は柔軟な姿勢で挑みます。」