About Federation

Japan Chess Federation is the only organization in Japan which is recognized by FIDE. Japan Chess Federation strives to provide opportunities in Japan to play and learn chess which is played all over the world, and to promote chess communities in Japan.

Overview of Organization (as of December 1, 2025)

Name

Japan Chess Federation

Address

3-15-1-353, Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0064

(Chess Center UENO)

2-11-3-101, Kita-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0014

Link to Hojin registration: Hojin

Directors and Auditor

President (Representative Director): Hiroshi Manabe
Director: Yuki Kurosaka
Director: Taro Shinoda

Auditor: Taro Ozawa

Others

Founder: Yumiko Hiebert

Advisor: Akihiro Yamada

Supporting Member (9 persons)

Mr. Andrew Ng and Ms. Sueko Ng
Mr. Ishikawa Koji
Mr. Okubo Ryo
Mr. Tabata Minoru
Mr. Handika Rangga
Mr. Higashishiba Teruomi
Mr. Matsuda Ryu
Two other persons