There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 14.05.2011. The plan is that David Faldon or Steven Cain will be around from 10am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE. [map].
There will also definitely be a meeting on 28 May 2011.
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Thursday, 28 April 2011
No April 2011 meeting
The April 2011 meeting has been cancelled. Many club members understandably have other commitments on the holiday weekend.
If we are able to, we may arrange two meetings in May 2011.
If we are able to, we may arrange two meetings in May 2011.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
March 2011 Meeting / possible guest player
There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 26.03.2011. David Faldon will be around from 10am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE. [map]
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
We understand that Mr Katsuhiko Murooka (7 dan professional) plans to be in London at the end of March and we hope that he will be able to join us at Caffe Nero for at least part of our meeting.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
We understand that Mr Katsuhiko Murooka (7 dan professional) plans to be in London at the end of March and we hope that he will be able to join us at Caffe Nero for at least part of our meeting.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Monday, 14 February 2011
Shogi in Oxford / March 2011 shogi event
The Oxford University Japan Society (OUJS) is a student run society which brings together both university members and others with an interest in things Japanese. All are welcome.
On 5 February 2011 membership secretary Enki Cheung launched a Shogi Club with a beginners introduction session and a challenge match. The next shogi event will be on 5 March 2011. This is during the OUJS Matsuri from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March. The schedule also includes sake and sushi tastings and viewing films by the celebrated Japanese film director and animator Miyazaki Hayao. Details can be found on the OUJS news blog here.
London shogi club member and current British Champion Steven Cain will be there on Saturday and will give a talk on shogi, help with the prizegiving, and offer comments and encouragement to all those learning this great Japanese game.
On 5 February 2011 membership secretary Enki Cheung launched a Shogi Club with a beginners introduction session and a challenge match. The next shogi event will be on 5 March 2011. This is during the OUJS Matsuri from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March. The schedule also includes sake and sushi tastings and viewing films by the celebrated Japanese film director and animator Miyazaki Hayao. Details can be found on the OUJS news blog here.
London shogi club member and current British Champion Steven Cain will be there on Saturday and will give a talk on shogi, help with the prizegiving, and offer comments and encouragement to all those learning this great Japanese game.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
February 2011 Meeting
There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 26.02.2011. David Faldon will be around from 10am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE. [map]
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Friday, 7 January 2011
January 2011 Meeting
There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 29.01.2011. David Faldon will be around from 10am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE. [map]
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Everyone is very welcome, regardless of strength or experience.
The nearest rail station is Charing Cross. Embankment, Covent Garden and Leicester Square underground stations are close, but it's best to check which lines are running with Transport for London
If you want to confirm attendance, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
2010 British Shogi Championship Results
The British Shogi Championships were held on 27-28 November 2010 in Broadstairs. The winner of the championship was Steven Cain, who edged out Kingsley Pratt in a very close tournament. Four players were tied after 6 rounds, and the championship was decided in 40 second per move quickplay. Steven and Kingsley survived the first battles before meeting for a deciding battle.
The battle for the kyu championship was won by Peter Hingley.
A report and photographs will be posted on Shogi London Supplement
The battle for the kyu championship was won by Peter Hingley.
A report and photographs will be posted on Shogi London Supplement
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