Japan Chess Championship 2026 Live Broadcast

Japan Chess Championship 2026, held from May 2 (Sat) to 6 (Wed), will be livestreamed on Chess.com and the Japan Chess Federation YouTube channel.

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Visit the following page to see the Japan Chess Champions:

【Round 1】10:30, May 2 (Sat)

【Round 2】15:30, May 2 (Sat)

【Round 3】10:30, May 3 (Sun)

【Round 4】15:30, May 3 (Sun)

【Round 5】10:30, May 4 (Mon)

【Round 6】15:30, May 4 (Mon)

【Round 7】10:30, May 5 (Tue)

【Round 8】15:30, May 5 (Tue)

There will be no live broadcast on YouTube except Round 9. Please enjoy the live game coverage on Chess.com.

　　Live Games（Chess.com）

The livestream for Round 9 will feature live commentary by top players.

We look forward to your viewership and comments!

*The live commentary will be conducted in Japanese only.

【Round 9】10:30, May 6 (Wed)

Commentator: Shiomi, Ryo (2003 Japan Chess Champion)

Interviewer: Shinoda, Taro

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