IM title awarded

FIDE notified on November 17, 2024 awarding the title of International Master (IM) to Tran, Thanh…

Announcement of a New Overseas Tournament Information Page

Chess is a mind sport enjoyed worldwide. The Japan Chess Federation is committed to enhancing support…

Japan Open 2024-Results

Tournament Profile Dates: Fri, November 1st, 2024 ~ Mon(Hol), November 4th, 2024) Venue: Nagoya Congress Center…

Nakano Chess Club Year End Tournament 2024

Overview Dates: December 27 (Fri) – 28 (Sat) Venue: Nakano ZERO hall West Building 2F Study Room A&B…

Schedules for Overseas Tournament Information 2025

Schedules for Overseas Tournaments in 2025 is now available. You can access the details through the link…

Schedules for Tournament Information 2025

Schedules for National Tournaments in 2025 is now available. You can access the details through the…

November 2024 Rating List

Rating List 2024-11-01(PDF) 2024-11-01(Excel)   Included in the calculation Period subjected to the calculation is September…

Joining of Mr. Pineau Jacques Marie

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Pineau Jacques Marie has joined the Japan Chess Federation.…

New Registered Clubs

Two new chess clubs have been accredited as of November 2024.   Machida Chess Club Leader:…

Japan Open 2024 Live Broadcast

Japan Open 2024 held from Nov. 1 (Fri) to 4 (Mon), will be livestreamed on the…

Christmas Chess Party 2024

  Regulations Dates/Venue/Format Date(s): Sun, 22 Dec 2024 Venue: Shinagawa Ward General Kumin Hall “Curian” 6F…

Publication of Book “The book for people better at chess”

On October 22, IM Shinya Kojima’s new book “The book for people better at chess” was…

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‘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.…