Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 - London
Date & Time*
Saturday 9 May 2026 - 10:00–18:00 (Registration open at 9:30)
Sunday 10 May 2026 - 08:30–17:30**
*Please note that this is a two-day event. For the detailed time schedule, please see the tournament website here.
**We are running a workshop for beginners on Day 2 - click here to learn more.
Venue
Orleans Park School
Richmond Rd
Twickenham
London TW1 3BA
By Rail: 12-minute walk from Twickenham Station (South Western Railway); 20 minutes from London Waterloo or central London
By Bus: 3-minute walk from Orleans Park School (Stop E); 40–50 minutes from Heathrow Airport
Booking Details
Booking essential – £20 per adult; £10 for aged 15 or under
*Please note that the registration button below links to an external site. All registrations are administered by our partner organisation.
The Japan Society is pleased to co-host the Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 London, bringing the second edition of this unique European competition to London. Following the success of our Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess workshops in 2025, we are delighted to continue nurturing interest in shogi and supporting its growing community in the UK.
The Inter City Shogi Cup welcomes all players who already know the basic rules of shogi, including beginners as well as those with casual or competitive experience.
We will also host a workshop open to complete beginners including families and young people on Sunday – please see here for more details.
Building on the positive response to last year’s inaugural tournament in Frankfurt, the 2026 event maintains a structure designed to create balanced and engaging matches for a wide range of playing strengths. The tournament consists of two main stages:
- ELO-Based Group Stage
Players begin in groups matched to their approximate level, helping ensure competitive early-round games.
- Handicap Final Stage
In later rounds, the stronger player may give a handicap appropriate to the difference in rating, offering a fairer and more dynamic competitive environment.
More details of the Tournament can be found on the official website:
If you have any questions, please contact the Inter Shogi Cup London 2026 at yasushishogi@gmail.com
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Please note that all registrations are administered by our partner organisation for this event. Please refer to the official Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 - London website for full terms and conditions.