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 March 1, 2024)

Name

Japan Chess Federation

Address

Head Office

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

Shinagawa Office

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

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 (three persons)

Mr. Rei Inada
Mr. Minoru Tabata
One other person

Number of Members

710

Contact Us

japanchess.info@gmail.com

 

Articles of incorporation / Bylaws

• Articles of incorporation (Japanese)
• Bylaws (To be updated)

Financial Report (Japanese)

• 1st Period (2019)
• 2nd Period (2020)
• 3rd Period (2021)
• 4th Period (2022)
• 5th Period (January 1, 2023 – March 29)
• 6th Period (March 30, 2023 – December 31)
  *Irregular accounting period due to becoming a “corporation with thorough non-profit status” under the tax law.