About Federation

Japan Chess Federation is the only organization in Japan which is recognized by FIDE. Japan Chess Federation strives to provide opportunities in Japan to play and learn chess which is played all over the world, and to promote chess communities in Japan.

Overview of Organization (as of June 1, 2026)

Name

Japan Chess Federation

Address

3-15-1-353, Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0064

(Chess Center UENO)

2-11-3-101, Kita-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0014

Link to Hojin registration: Hojin

Directors and Auditor

President (Representative Director): Hiroshi Manabe
Director: Taro Shinoda
Director: Yumi Harashima

Auditor: Taro Ozawa

Others

Founder: Yumiko Hiebert

Advisor: Akihiro Yamada

Supporting Member (10 persons)

Mr. Andrew Ng and Ms. Sueko Ng
Mr. Ishikawa Koji
Mr. Okubo Ryo
Mr. Tabata Minoru
Mr. Handika Rangga
Mr. Higashishiba Teruomi
Mr. Matsuda Ryu
Mr. Yamamizu Olly
Two other persons

Number of Members

1166 (as of July 1)

Contact Us

japanchess.info@gmail.com

Articles of incorporation / Bylaws

Financial Report (Japanese)

1st Period (2019)
2nd Period (2020)
3rd Period (2021)
4th Period (2022)
5th Period (January 1, 2023 – March 29)
6th Period (March 30, 2023 – December 31)

*Irregular accounting period due to becoming a “corporation with thorough non-profit status” under the tax law.
7th Period (2024)
8th Period (2025)