Summer Tournament Frankfurt 2026

Announcement

Shogi Open with four rounds. If there is a significant difference in playing strength between two players (approx. > 500 Elo points), a game with a 2-, 4- or 6-piece handicap is played.

Venue: Zentrum für deutsche Sprache und Kultur
Rödelheimer Bahnweg 31
60489 Frankfurt
Date: 11 July 2026

The organiser reserves the right to reduce the number of rounds during the tournament in case of time constraints.

Speed: 30 minutes + 30 seconds byoyomi

Rules: We follow the official FESA-Rules.
In the event of a fourth repetition of a position (Sennichte), the game is repeated with the right to start reversed. We apply Article 12 of the FESA Laws. If at least one player has more than 10 minutes on the clock, the time limit for the new game is is the remaining time of the players from the first game. Otherwise, a blitz game of 8 minutes without byoyomi (kiremake) per player will be played.

Registration fee: 10€ for adults / 5€ for children und students

Registration via E-mail at frankfurt@shogideutschland.de.