The annual Bashamichi Street Chess will be held again this year.
This is a fun event for those who are interested in chess but have never played before.
Invite your friends and family, and let’s get together in Yokohama!
Date: 2024/11/3(Sun), 11:00-15:00
This event will be held on the last day of the “Bashamichi Festival” scheduled to be held from 10/31 to 11/3.
There are many other events at the Bashamichi Festival, so please enjoy them as well!
Venue:Bashamichi Park
(Near Kannai Station of JR and Yokohama Municipal Subway) (map)
*In case of rain, the events will be cancelled.
Events
⚫️ Knock-out Tournament
The final match will be played dynamically on the big chess board built in the road.
Both player will have 5~10 minutes to play in the blitz game, and Black will advance in case of a draw.
Registration:16 people will be accepted on site on the day of the event (if there are too many applications, a drawing will be held)
Free to participate, so jump in the tournament!
11:00-12:00 Registration for Tournament 1
12:00-13:00 Tournament 1
13:00-14:00 Registration for Tournament 2
14:00-15:00 Tournament 2
*Time might slightly change due to various reasons.
⚫️ Lecture for beginners
11:00-12:00 13:00-14:00
Staff will explain how to move the pieces to those who want to try chess.
Participation prizes are available!
⚫️ Casual Matches
Between the tournaments, you can play casually with the big board or the boards on the tables.
⚫️ T-shirts for sale
T-shirts with a chess motif will be on sale!
It is a simple design that is great for everyday use
Let’s show off your love of chess in a subtle way
Price: S, M, L ¥3,500 (tax included) Children’s 140 ¥3,000 (tax included)
Organizers
Main Organizer:Bashamichi Street
Sub Organizers:Japan Chess Federation, Yokohama Chess Club
Images
Pictures from previous events