Probably moving date of March 2018 meeting to 24.03.2018

The normal 'last Saturday of the month' timing for the London Shogi Club would be during the Easter weekend. Lots of people will be away from London or busy, and Caffe Nero will be very full.

I'm therefore suggesting that we hold it on the previous Saturday 24.03.2018.

If you want to express a preference, please do so by

• leaving a comment here (google+, wordpress, LJ or similar online ID required)
• posting or commenting on the Shogi London facebook page; or
• sending an email.

The final decision will be based on feedback during the next week or so, and will be announced in the usual places.

Chingford Shogi Tournament on 21 April 2018

Waltham Forest Shogi is pleased to announce that there will be another tournament in Chingford, London. The tournament will be held on Saturday 21 April 2018.

Entries should be sent by email to David Faldon or by commenting on this blog post.

There will be four rounds of games and everyone will play in each round. We plan to start at 11.00 and finish around 18.00. If anyone has any questions please ask before play starts.

February 2018 meeting will be on 24.02.2018

There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 24.02.2018. There should be someone around from 11.30am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE.

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 or have a question, feel free to let us know by

• leaving a comment here (google+, wordpress, LJ or similar online ID required)
• posting or commenting on the Shogi London facebook page; or
• sending an email.

January 2018 meeting will be on 27.01.2018

There will be a Saturday meeting of the London Shogi Club on 27.01.2018.

Steven Cain will be around from 11.30am until at least 2pm at Caffe Nero, 10 Bedford Street, London WC2E 7HE. Other players might get there earlier, or stay later.

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 or have a question, feel free to let us know by

• leaving a comment here (google+, wordpress, LJ or similar online ID required)
• posting or commenting on the Shogi London facebook page; or
• sending an email.

If you still want to play shogi...

Just another reminder that the London Shogi Club does not meet in December.

However, if you are in London over the Christmas break and want to play some shogi, you can email Shogi London and we will see if there are other players who would be interested in meeting up.

No December 2017 meeting

The London Shogi Club does not meet in December because most people are away, and Caffe Nero is rather full of shoppers.

However, if you are in London over the Christmas break and want to play some shogi, you can email Shogi London and we will see if there are other players who would be interested in meeting up.

Results of British Shogi Championship 2017

The 2017 British Shogi Championship was held in Chingford on Saturday 18th November.

 

The 2017 British Open Shogi Champion is Masayuki Fukumoto (Japan 4 dan) who scored a perfect 4/4.

 

 

 

The 2017 British Closed Shogi Champion is Stephen Lamb (4 dan) who defeated Steven Cain in a very close-fought final game.

 

 

The 2017 Kyu Champion is Matt Paull (Australia, unrated as yet) who scored 2/4.

The detailed results will be put on the FESA (European shogi federation) website in a few days.