Shogi – Japanese Chess

SHOGI Japanese chess

Sunday the 3rd & Monday the 4th of August 2014 in Monaco
Open Tournament, Demonstration, Initiations & Simultaneous exhibition

Event flyer (in English) is available here: Shogi Event Details
Event flyer (in French) is available here: Shogi Event Details

Shogi is a Japanese version of chess. The biggest difference is that captured pieces reenter the game as part of the opposite side. Also, the pieces are promoted once they get into the opponent zone. This makes Shogi more dynamic than chess and drawn games are very seldom.

Professional Shogi Players Attending This Special Event

Toshiyuki Moriuchi

Having been the champion of Shogi world 8 times, Toshiyuki Moriuchi will be the 18th Lifetime Meijin, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meijin_(shogi) At present, he holds the title Ryuo (Dragon King).

Daisuke Katagami

Daisuke Katagami (6-dans), professional shogi player, also known in the milieu of Backgammon.

Madoka Kitao

Madoka Kitao (fem. 2-dan), professional female shogi player, and creator of “Dobutsu Shogi”

Open Tournament – Open to all players, including beginners

5 rounds of 30 mins. 30s byoyomi

Direct elimination with repayment in consolation tournament

Entry fees: E30 Many awards!

Sunday, the 3rd of August

12:30-14:00 Registration

14:30-19:00 Play off

Monday, the 4th of August

12:30-15:30 Semi Finals & Finals

Animations!

Introduction stand

Many Activities!

Free tournament of Doubutsu shogi (simplified variant of shogi)

Sunday, the 3rd of August

13:00-15:00 Initiation to shogi

18:00-20:00 Simul by Katagami 6-dan and Kitao joryu 2-dan

Monday, the 4th of August

16:00-17:00 Exhibition game: Moriuchi (Ryuo) and Katgami (6-dan)

Venue: Fairmont Monte Carlo, 12 Avenue des Spelugues, Monaco

There will be a lecture for those who are new to Shogi.


Please join us at this occasion.

It’s free of charge and no requirements for your participation.