9. Mori Ogai

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