{"id":124,"date":"2014-07-16T03:42:59","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T01:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bwcmc.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2014-07-24T16:13:54","modified_gmt":"2014-07-24T14:13:54","slug":"shogi-japanese-chess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bwcmc.com\/blog\/news\/shogi-japanese-chess\/","title":{"rendered":"Shogi – Japanese Chess"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHOGI Japanese chess<\/b><\/h4>\n

\nSunday the 3rd & Monday the 4th of August 2014 in Monaco
\nOpen Tournament, Demonstration, Initiations & Simultaneous exhibition<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nEvent flyer (in English) is available here: Shogi Event Details<\/a>
\nEvent flyer (in French) is available here: Shogi Event Details<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\nShogi 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.\n<\/p>\n

Professional Shogi Players Attending This Special Event<\/b><\/h4>\n

Toshiyuki Moriuchi<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Toshiyuki
\nHaving 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).\n<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Daisuke Katagami<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Daisuke
\nDaisuke Katagami (6-dans), professional shogi player, also known in the milieu of Backgammon.\n<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Madoka Kitao<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Madoka
\nMadoka Kitao (fem. 2-dan), professional female shogi player, and creator of \u201cDobutsu Shogi\u201d\n<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Open Tournament – Open to all players, including beginners<\/b><\/h4>\n

5 rounds of 30 mins. 30s byoyomi
\n
\nDirect elimination with repayment in consolation tournament
\n
\nEntry fees: E30 Many awards!\n<\/p>\n

Sunday, the 3rd of August<\/b><\/h4>\n

12:30-14:00 Registration
\n
\n14:30-19:00 Play off\n<\/p>\n

Monday, the 4th of August<\/b><\/h4>\n

12:30-15:30 Semi Finals & Finals
\n
\nAnimations!
\n
\nIntroduction stand\n<\/p>\n

Many Activities!<\/b><\/h4>\n

Free tournament of Doubutsu shogi (simplified variant of shogi)<\/h4>\n

Sunday, the 3rd of August<\/b><\/h4>\n

13:00-15:00 Initiation to shogi
\n
\n18:00-20:00 Simul by Katagami 6-dan and Kitao joryu 2-dan\n<\/p>\n

Monday, the 4th of August<\/b><\/h4>\n

16:00-17:00 Exhibition game: Moriuchi (Ryuo) and Katgami (6-dan)\n<\/p>\n

\nVenue: Fairmont Monte Carlo, 12 Avenue des Spelugues, Monaco<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nThere will be a lecture for those who are new to Shogi.
\n

\nPlease join us at this occasion.
\n
\nIt’s free of charge and no requirements for your participation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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