‘Step-up Chess Tournament’ Over1400 Category Newly Established

Considering the requests from members, we create a new category named “Group Z”, targeting those whose…

Title awarded

As of October 11, 2024, FIDE has announced the awarding of titles to the following 3…

Kanagawa Blitz Chess Championship 2024

Overview Date: November 17 (Sun), 2024 Venue: Yako-Distinct-Center A conference room (4-32-11, Yako, Tsurumi-ku) Format: 8-Round…

Tokai Open 2025 (FIDE U2400)

Overview Dates: January 12 (Sun)-13(Mon), 2025 Venue: Higashi Sakura Kaikan, Conference Room 2 (Nagoya-city, Aichi) Format:…

Award Categories of the Annual Awards System

As part of the “Japan Chess Federation’s 5th Anniversary Commemorative Initiatives,” we are pleased to announce…

Japan Team Chess Championship 2024 – Results

Tournament Profile Date:Saturday, September 28th – Sunday, September 29th Venue:Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian” Format:Team…

Revision of Bylaws

On 2024/10/1 (Tue), the bylaws have been revised due to the abolition of the one-time membership.…

Notice of Schedule and Content Changes for ‘Tokyo Chess Festival 2024’

Regarding the “Tokyo Chess Festival 2024,” originally scheduled for Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13,…

October 2024 Rating List

This rating list reflects the ratings after the calculation of the games reported below, followed by…

Step-Up Chess Tournament

Notice “Group Z” for those rated between 1400 and 1625 has been created.   Regulations Dates/Venue/Format…

Rookies Chess

  Regulations Date/Venue/Format Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian” 5F…

Rating Regulation Revision and National Rating Adjustment

As of October 1, we will be implementing a significant revision of the Japan Chess Federation’s…

Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2024

Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2024 will be held from Saturday, December 14th to Monday, December 23rd,…

Bashamichi Street Chess 2024

The annual Bashamichi Street Chess will be held again this year. This is a fun event…

2nd Matsumoto Open

Overview Dates: October 19 (Sat) – 20 (Sun), 2024 Venue: Matsumoto City Central Public Hall, 3F…

Announcement for the Recruitment of Tournament Staff

We are continuously recruiting event staff for the day of tournaments and events. Various roles are…

Announcement of the Internet Chess Club Renewal

The Internet Chess Club (ICC), a pioneer in online chess platforms, has been renewed and relaunched.…

Notice of Public Viewing Event Cancellation

We regret to inform you that the public viewing event for the final round of the…

Support Broadcast for the Team Japan of Chess Olympiad 2024

During the Chess Olympiad 2024, which will be held from September 10 (Tue) to 23 (Mon),…

2nd NA Seminar

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd NA Seminar will be held as follows. We…