Slovak association of shogi would like to invite you to shogi tournament that takes place in the very heart of little big city of Bratislava. Event is organized in cooperation with the University library in Bratislava and it is under the patronage of the Embassy of Japan in the Slovak Republic.
2011-05-09: Please note that tournament schedule has been changed due to organizational reasons. Sorry for inconvenience :(
- When
- 3rd and 4th June, 2011
- Where
- the University Library in Bratislava, Michalska 1, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Rules*
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- Main event
- 4 or 5 (more than 10 participants) rounds, no handicap, Swiss system, 30 minutes and 30 seconds byoyomi, tie-breaker:median of opponent ratings.
- King of all animals
- 5 to 7 rounds, Swiss system, 5 minutes sudden death, tie-breaker:median of opponent ratings.
- Program
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- Friday (registration, fun and first round)
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- 14:00 – 17:00
- Shogi presentation for library visitors.
- 14:00 – 18:30
- Main tournament registration.
- 17:00 – 18:30
- Doubutsu shogi tournament: King of all animals.
- 18:30 – 20:00
- First round of main torunament.
- 20:00 – …
- Dinner and beer at the city.**
- Saturday (main tournament)***
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- 09:00 – 09:15
- Registration
- 09:15 – 15:00
- Second to last round of main tournament and prize giving ceremony.
- afterwards
- Food, beer and friendly games of shogi for all interested.**
- Starting fee
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- Main event
- 10€ with 50% discount for players w/o FESA rating or under 18 years old.
- King of all animals
- 2€.
- Prizes
- 1st place: min.30€ Material prizes for 2nd and 3rd place, best non-rated player and winner of animal shogi tournament. Number of prizes depends on number of particpants.
- Registration
- By email saso at shogi dot sk, using contact form on this page or at facebook event. In case you have FESA rating, please state also your rank and current ELO.
- Accomodation
- There are plenty of hotels of all price ranges at Bratislava’s center. We will gladly assist you, just contact us please. We can also provide alternative low budget overnight stay in sleeping bags. If you are interested in this low-budget solution, please declare it clearly in your registration.
* – Rules may change slightly.
** – Registration fee includes small refreshments (mineral water, tea and cookies) at the venue. Lunch and dinner are not included.
*** – Schedule is only informative. Each round will be started once prior has ended.
