Volunteer Staff Recruitment

The Japan Chess Federation engages in a wide range of activities with the aim of promoting…

Japan Chess Federation Online Town Hall

The Japan Chess Federation will hold a Japan Chess Federation Online Town Hall as an opportunity…

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Kanazawa Chess Open

Overview Date: December 4 (Fri) – 6 (Sun), 2026 Venue: Kanazawa Bunka Hall (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa…

Notice of Holiday Closure

Please be advised that our office will be closed from Saturday, December 27, 2025, to Sunday,…

Level-Up Chess Tournament 2026/02

Regulations Dates/Venue/Format Date: Wednesday (Holiday), 11 February 2026 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian”  5-18-1…

Christmas Chess Party 2025-Results

Tournament Profile Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian” 6F Large Conference Room…

MASTERCLASS WITH LORENZO LODICI, ITALY’S TOP RATED PLAYER

Overview Date & Time: December 17 (Wed), 2025, 17:00-18:00 Venue: The Den, 4-25-8 Koenjiminami, 2F/3F Fee:…

Simul for Kids with WIM Viktoria Ni

Overview Date & Time: December 13 (Sat), 2025, 9:30-12:00 Venue: Rinkaicho Community Hall (Edogawa Ward, Tokyo)…

Level-Up Chess Tournament 2025/11-Results

Tournament Profile Date: Sun, 30 November 2025 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall Format: 5R Swiss, 15min+10sec/move, National Rapid…

“Meet WIM Viktoria!” Simultaneous Exhibition

Overview Date & Time: December 14 (Sun), 2025, 9:15-12:00 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian”…

Change of Head Office Location

We are pleased to announce that the Japan Chess Federation has relocated its head office from…

Notice and Request Regarding the Transition to the New Membership Portal

The Japan Chess Federation will be transitioning from the MiiT+ membership portal, which is being discontinued,…

December 2025 Rating List

Rating List 2025-12-01(PDF) 2025-12-01(Excel)   Included in the calculation Period subjected to the calculation is October…

Announcement: Release of Beginner Lessons (Parts 1–3)

The Japan Chess Federation has released a three-part beginner-friendly lesson seriesdesigned for those who are starting…

Report on the 4th NA Seminar and Notification of Exam Results

    The 4th NA Seminar and NA Examination were held as follows: Seminar Date and…

Kobe Chess Club Winter Rapid Tournament 2025

Overview Date: December 21 (Sun), 2025 Venue: Fukae Kaikan (Kobe-city, Hyogo) Format: 5-Round Swiss, 20m+10s/move, National Rapid rated…

Accreditation Notification of New FIDE Arbiter

FIDE notified us that Mr. Manabe, Hiroshi (FIDE-ID 7000820) was newly certified as a FIDE Arbiter…

Arita Ceramic Chess Tournament 2025 [FIDE Social Chess Award Commemoration Tournament]

Overview Date:December 14 (Sun), 2025 Venue:Kyushu Ceramic Museum (Arita town,Saga) Format:4-Round Swiss, 15min+10sec/move, Non-rated Registration:Google Forms…

Seeding Criteria for the Regional Qualifiers of the Japan Chess Championship 2026

We are pleased to announce the seeding criteria for the Japan Chess Championship 2026, based on…