Category: Side Events

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.

The following invitation was sent out to all backgammon Federation and Organization heads. If you are attending the upcoming 38th Backgammon World Championships in Monte Carlo and are interested in participating in this event, make sure to let your Federation head know!

Dear Backgammon Federation and Organization Heads,

On behalf of the IPATT Group, I am contacting you in regard to the 2013 Monte Carlo World Federation Cup to be held during the 38th Monte Carlo World Championships this August.

The Monte Carlo World Federation Cup allows your Federation or Organization to be represented in Monte Carlo and compete for the title.

Tournament Format and Qualification Procedure:

Each participating Federation and/or Organization is allowed a maximum of 4 player representatives.

Participating Federations and Organizations may run one (or more) Satellites to play down to their 4 designated representative(s) who will take part in the World Federation Cup, OR they may simply select their representative(s) by any method of their choice. Satellite formats may be at the discretion of the Federation and Organization Heads.

Federations and Organizations must submit their respective player representatives to Antoinette-Marie Williams via email at montecarloamw@gmail.com no later than Thursday, August 1st, 2013 to be included in this event.

Federation and Organization Eligibility: Should a formal backgammon Federation exist within your country, they will be responsible for designating and submitting their player representatives. Players are encouraged to please contact their respective Federations to make them aware of this event. Those players residing in countries without formal Federations are asked to please contact Tara Mendicino at tem_sat@apbg.net in regard to all questions of eligibility and participation.

Monte Carlo World Federation Cup Format:

Entry Fee: 100 Euros per player

Prize Pool: The 2013 World Federation Cup Trophy and 90% of the overall prize pot

Prize Distribution: 70% to the Winner and 30% to the Finalist

Format: Early round matches will be 9 points, single-elimination. The Final round will be 11 points.

Start Date: Thursday, August 6th at 10:30 PM

Please do not hesitate to contact me or Antoinette-Marie Williams should you have any questions or need further information.

Additional details concerning the 2013 Monte Carlo World Federation Cup and 38th Monte Carlo World Championship can be found on our website at http://www.bwcmc.com

Thank you for your interest in the 38th Monte Carlo Backgammon World Championship and we hope to see you in August!

Sincerely,
Tara Mendicino for the IPATT Group