Japan Chess Championship 2025, held from May 2 (Fri) to 6 (Tue), will be livestreamed on the Japan Chess Federation YouTube channel.
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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 60 minutes after the start of each round.
*The live commentary will be conducted in Japanese only.
【Round 1】10:30, May 2 (Fri)
Commentator: FM Watanabe, Akira (1998-2000 Japan Chess Champion)
Interviewer: Shiomi, Ryo (2003 Japan Chess Champion)
【Round 2】15:30, May 2 (Fri)
Commentator: Kuwata, Susumu
Interviewer: Katsuta, Yuki
【Round 3】10:30, May 3 (Sat)
Commentator: Nakamura, Ryuji (2011 Japan Chess Champion)
Interviewer: Maeshima, Hiroaki
【Round 4】15:30, May 3 (Sat)
Commentator: Kuwata, Susumu
Interviewer: Horie, Ryosuke
【Round 5】10:30, May 4 (Sun)
Commentator: Pineau, Jacques Marie (1986, 1993 Japan Chess Champion)
Interviewer: Shinoda, Taro
【Round 6】15:30, May 4 (Sun)
Commentator: Katsuta, Yuki
Interviewer: Maeshima, Hiroaki
【Round 7】10:30, May 5 (Mon)
Commentator: Maeshima, Hiroaki
Interviewer: Horie, Ryosuke
【Round 8】15:30, May 5 (Mon)
Commentator: Katsuta, Yuki
Interviewer: Horie, Ryosuke
【Round 9】10:30, May 6 (Tue)
Commentator: Shiomi, Ryo (2003 Japan Chess Champion)
Interviewer: Shinoda, Taro
Related Links
- Tournament Regulations
- Parings and Results(Chess-Results)
- Live Games(Chess.com)
- Live Games(Lichess)