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.
