Rising Dragons Cup (RDC)
The Rising Dragons Cup, which will be held in parallel with the ESC/WOSC, is a new tournament for players with an Elo rating below 1460. The Rising Dragons Cup is a great opportunity for newer or lower-rated players to compete for separate prizes.
- Participants: open to all players with an Elo rating lower than 1460
- Tournament format: 9 rounds Swiss
- Time control: 45 min + 40 sec byoyomi
- Entry fee: 30€ (before June 1st) / 40€ (from June 1st)
- Registration deadline: August 4th, 2026, 18:00 GMT
- Minimum participants: 10 players
Note: The Rising Dragons Cup will be held provided that at least 10 players are registered. If this number is not reached, registered players are invited to join the World Open Shogi Championship (WOSC).
Cancellation Policy
- Full Refund: Before June 1st (100% refund)
- Partial Refund: Until August 4th, 2026, 18:00 GMT (80% refund)
- No Refund: After August 4th, 2026, 18:00 GMT