The year 2024 was characterised by significant events and changes for the Berlin shogi community. One outstanding event was the 9th Mori Ogai Tournament, which took place on 24 February 2024. The Japanese player Kobayashi Taichi dominated the tournament and secured victory with a flawless first place with an unblemished record.

Another highlight was the 3rd Môyû tournament, a handicap tournament, which was held in Berlin-Mitte on 21 September 2024. This tournament offered players of different skill levels the opportunity to compete in a balanced competition.

Unfortunately, the popular house league, which regularly brought shogi enthusiasts together, had to be cancelled indefinitely, had to be cancelled indefinitely. This decision was made due to organisational challenges.

Despite this interruption, the Berlin Shogi Club remains a central meeting place for players of all levels. The weekly meetings will continue to take place every Thursday from 6 pm to approx. 10 pm at Ziegelstraße 5, 10117 Berlin-Mitte. New members and interested parties are always welcome.

The outlook for the year 2025 promises exciting developments for the shogi community in Berlin. To mark the 10th anniversary, the Berlin championship will be integrated into the Mori Ogai tournament, which will take place on 22 February 2025.

The German Championship 2025 will also be held in Berlin. The announcement and further information are available on the website of the German Shogi Federation. There are already five registrations and the organisers are looking forward to more participants.

The Môyû handicap tournament will be held again in the new year, giving players of different skill levels the opportunity to compete in fair matches. The exact dates and details will be published on the website of the Berlin Shogi Club.

The Berlin shogi community can therefore look back on an eventful 2024 and is looking forward to looking forward to the upcoming events and challenges in 2025.

We are pleased to announce the 10th Shogi Wars Kishin Tournament, which will take place in Europe for the first time this year. This tournament, organized in close cooperation with the popular Shogi Wars App and the FESA, offers an exciting opportunity for shogi players from all over Europe.

The qualifying tournament, which will be held via the Shogi Wars app, will take place online on July 21 from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC online. All residents of European countries are welcome to to take part in this exciting event. The best players of the qualifying tournament will have the chance to a travel allowance to participate in the European Shogi Championship (ESC) and the World Open Shogi Championship (WOSC) in Barcelona.

The winners will then be invited to the final tournament, which will take place on August 2 in Barcelona during the ESC/WOSC. This final promises not only exciting games, but also the opportunity to compete with the best shogi players in the world.

To participate in the tournament, please download the Shogi Wars app and register for the qualifying tournament. for the qualifying tournament. Further details and conditions of participation can be found in the PDF.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to become part of a historic event and prove your Shogi skills. We look forward to your participation and exciting games!

The 9th Mori Ogai Tournament in Berlin took place on February 24, 2024 and brought some surprising twists and turns. At the center of the action was Kobayashi Taichi from Japan, who confirmed his outstanding form by winning all of his games to take the undisputed and thus took first place unchallenged. His victories against top-class opponents showed his strategic depth and tactical acuity, making him the undisputed champion of the tournament.

A particular highlight was the encounter in the first round between Kamo Dan and Kruse Janik, in which Kamo surprisingly won and thus opened up chances for second place. This performance, coupled with an impressive rise in the Elo ranks, resulted in Kamo being promoted to 1st Kyu at the end of the tournament.

The tournament was very evenly matched overall, with six players scoring 3 points each. The placings were decided on the basis of the second Buchholz score, which kept the tension high until the end.

For Watanabe Fumihiro, on the other hand, the tournament was a disappointment. He was unable to his usual performance and finished the tournament below expectations.

Justyna Zawadzka from Poland fought bravely, but it was not enough for a victory. However, her efforts were rewarded with a promotion to 11th kyu.

In summary, the 9th Mori Ogai Tournament was an event full of passion and fighting spirit, where each participant was able to demonstrate their unique skills and character. Of particular note was the performance of Kobayashi Taichi, whose dominant performance thrilled everyone. Congratulations to all participants for their performance and sportsmanship!

Promoting Kobayashi Taichi to 2 Dan
Promoting Kamo Dan to 1 Kyu
Promoting Zawadzka Justyna to 11 Kyu