Registrations are open !
We are happy to inform you that registrations to the event are now open ! You may find all needed information to proceed, including the registration button on the “register online” page.
Pro Youtuber Ishikawa confirmed !
Shogi professional Yasushi Ishikawa 4-dan has just confirmed he’ll join the European Shogi Championship event ! After having gone through the hard Shoreikai school, Yasushi Ishikawa is now teaching shogi as professional coach in Tokyo.He is actually mainly known because of his Youtube channel, on which he is delivering technical advices in a very pedagogical …
A great deal with Hilton !
We are very happy to inform you that all players of the tournament may benefit of very attractive accommodation conditions by booking their room at Hotel Hilton. This hotel has indeed been kind to offer a special discount offer of 20% reduction to their rates. To benefit from it, you just need to execute your …
Special Guests
This year, European Shogi Championship will have the honor to welcome many Professional Shogi Players. Akio Ishikawa 7-dan will join as official representative of Japan Shogi Association (Nihon Shogi Renmei). Born in Shinjuku in 1963, he joined Shoreikai as 6-kyu in 1977 to become professional player 4-dan in 1986. Following his path since then, he …
What is Shogi ?
Shogi is a Japanese strategy game which has the same origin as western chess. In this version, captured pieces can be reused in the game as if they would be mercenaries. Moreover, pieces that manage to move on far enough to reach the enemy camp may be promoted, getting some news moving capabilities. You want …
The Pavillon Josephine
Built in 1804 in order to host the 140 orange trees that were taken out from the castle of Bouxwiller during the French Revolution, this place got its’ name from Joséphine de Beauharnais, 1st spouse of the Emperor Napolén Bonaparte. It is located in the middle of “Parc de l’Orangerie”, just few walking steps from …
Teruichi Aono pro 9-dan will join !
We will have the honor to welcome Mr Teruichi Aono, professional player 9-dan during the event. This will be for you a great opportunity to improve your skills by getting advice from him, maybe through a game ? You don’t know Aono senseï ? We have written a short biography about him on the special …
Madoka Kitao 2-Dan will join !
It is with a great pleasure that we can already confirm that Madoka Kitao female professional player 2-dan will join the European Shogi Championship. Madoka Kitao is well known in Europe as a strong supporter of local clubs, and also as creator of the funny game “Dobutsu Shogi”. We have published more detailled information about …
A very nice location for the tournament !
We are very happy to inform you that the tournament location has been confirmed. We will play at Pavilion Joséphine, a very nice hall located in the middle of a peaceful park, close to the European Parliament. You want to learn more about this place ? We have written a short description about its’ history …