0. Your name, your nationality, your age, male or female.

Takahiro Kudomi, Japan, 41, male.

1.When did you start to play renju and how did you learn it?

I bought a renju guidebook when I was 20 years old. This was my start to learn renju.

I have learned renju by playing games and by solving (and sometimes making) problems.

2.Do you play in a club? In which clubs have you played?

I usually played at Johsai Renju club.

3.Which are your best results in national and international tournaments (Usual tournaments and e-mail tournaments). Which is your international rating for the moment?

My present rating is 2266.

4.Which is the best player you have met?

Shigeru Nakamura.(not only on match)

5.Can you explain why you enjoy renju?

I like to make problems. I think that renju problem is art. Problem solvers sympathize with makers about to solve any problems. It transcends generation and places.