Japan Open 2025 Master Category Live Broadcast

At the Japan Open 2025, which will be held from September 19 (Fri) to 23 (Tue), the top 8 boards of the Master category will be broadcast live on the Japan Chess Federation’s YouTube channel.

This year’s Japan Open has invited multiple GMs and IMs from overseas, making it the strongest tournament ever held in Japan.

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　　Japan Chess Federation YouTube Channel

The livestream will also feature live commentary by top players.

We look forward to your viewership and comments!

*Live commentary is scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the start of each round.

*The live commentary will be conducted in Japanese only.

【Round 1】11:30, September 19 (Fri)

【Round 2】16:30, September 19 (Fri)

There will be no live broadcast on YouTube. Please enjoy the live game coverage on Chess.com.

　　Live Games（Chess.com）

【Round 3】9:30, September 20 (Sat)

Commentator: Koya Matsuyama, Interviewer: Ryosuke Horie

【Round 4】15:30, September 20 (Sat)

Commentator: Susumu Kuwata, Interviewer: Ryosuke Horie

【Round 5】9:30, September 21 (Sun)

Commentator: Hiroaki Maeshima, Interviewer: Ryosuke Horie

【Round 6】15:30, September 21 (Sun)

Commentator: Hiroaki Maeshima, Interviewer: Ryosuke Horie

【Round 7】9:30, September 22 (Mon)

Commentator: FM Akira Watanabe, Interviewer: Ryo Shiomi

【Round 8】15:30, September 22 (Mon)

Commentator: Ryo Shiomi, Interviewer: Yuki Katsuta

【Round 9】9:30, September 23 (Fri)

Commentator: Susumu Kuwata, Interviewer: Taro Shinoda