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WR Women’s Chess Tour 2026 Tokyo Live Broadcast

06-06-2026
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At the WR Women’s Chess Tour 2026 Tokyo, which will be held from June 6 (Sat) to 7 (Sun), the all boards will be broadcast live on the Japan Chess Federation’s YouTube channel.

The WR Women’s Chess Tour 2026 Tokyo features some of the strongest female chess players in the world. Representing Japan is WCM Azumi Sakai. This tournament is the highest-level women’s chess event ever held in Japan, making it a truly historic occasion for chess 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 15 minutes before the start of each round.

*The live commentary will be conducted in Japanese only.

 

【Rapid Quarterfinal】11:00, June 6 (Sat)

Guest Commentator: IM Tran, Thanh Tu,  Commentator: Ryosuke Horie

 

 

【Rapid Semi-final】15:00, June 6 (Sat)

Commentator: FM Kohei Yamada

 

 

【Rapid Final】18:00, June 6 (Sat)

On-site Guest: WCM Rikka Mitsuyama,  Commentator: FM Kohei Yamada

 

 

【Blitz Quarterfinal】11:00, June 7 (Sun)

Guest Commentator: Tetsuo Higashino,  Commentator: Ryosuke Horie, Special Guest: Souta Chess 

 

 

【Blitz Semi-final】15:00, June 7 (Sun)

Guest Commentator: Tetsuo Higashino,  Commentator: Ryosuke Horie, Special Guest: Souta Chess 

 

 

【Blitz Final】18:00, June 7 (Sun)

Guest Commentator: Ryo Shiomi,  Commentator: FM Kohei Yamada

 

 

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