Events Info
The European Shogi Championship (ESC) and the World Open Shogi Championship (WOSC) bring together Europeβs strongest players as well as participants from around the world. In addition to the main events, several side tournaments are offered, such as the Team and Blitz Tournaments as well as the Kishin Tournament, sponsored by ShogiWars. Players with an Elo rating below 1460 are invited to participate in the Rising Dragons Cup (RDC).
Side Program & Community
Participants arriving early in Paderborn on August 5th are invited to join a guided city tour on Wednesday afternoon and a get-together dinner on Wednesday evening.
Guided City Tour
Discover the historic city center of Paderborn!
- π Date: Wednesday afternoon
- π Meeting point: To be announced
- π Info: Optional program
Get Together
Casual get-to-know-each-other before the tournament starts.
- π Date: Wednesday evening
- π Location: To be announced
Shogi Tournaments
Team Tournament
Teams of three players compete against each other over four rounds.
- Tournament format: 4 rounds Swiss
- Date: Aug 6
- Entry fee:10 β¬ / 15 β¬
Blitz Tournament
A seven-round Swiss tournament played with a fast time control of 8 minutes per game and player.
- Tournament format: 4 rounds Swiss
- Date: Aug 6
- >Entry fee: 10 β¬ / 15 β¬
Kishin Tournament
Eight qualified players compete in a three-round knockout tournament played on the ShogiWars app.
- Tournament format: 3 rounds Knockout
- Date: Aug 7
- Qualification: see details
European Shogi Championship (ESC)
The main title event for Europeβs top shogi players, who compete in a five-round knockout tournament for the title of European Shogi Champion 2026.
- Tournament format: 5 rounds Knockout
- Dates: Aug 7β9
- Entry fee: 40 β¬ / 50 β¬
World Open Shogi Championship (WOSC)
Open to players of all nationalities and playing strengths. Played over nine rounds using the MacMahon system.
- Tournament format: 9 rounds MacMahon
- Dates: Aug 7β9
- Entry fee: 40 β¬ / 50 β¬
Rising Dragons Cup (RDC)
Open to all players with an Elo rating below 1460. Played over nine rounds using the Swiss system.
- Tournament format: 9 rounds Swiss
- Dates: Aug 7β9
- Entry fee: 30 β¬ / 40 β¬
Additional Events
Free Play & Analysis with Professional Players
Analyze your games or play casual rounds with other participants.
- π When: Evenings / Between rounds
- π₯ For whom: Open to all
- π§ Focus: Analysis, exchange, fun
More Events
Stay tuned for more exciting events and side activities during the tournament.
- Coming Soon: Additional workshops
- Stay Updated: Watch this space
- Variety: More than just Shogi
Cancellation Policy Tournament
- Full Refund: Until June 1st (100%)
- Partial Refund: Until August 4th, 2026, 18:00 GMT (80%)
- No Refund: From August 4th, 2026, 18:00 GMT