Osaka Chess

Last 31 January, Kyochess, a group of chess enthusiasts led by Yuya-san, had their Knight Out! social chess meeting in cozy bar Raimunda in the center of Kyoto. Knight Out! Chess in Kyoto In a very friendly atmosphere over 10 players gathered to play a mini tournament with as main prize the people met . Indeed, chess showed again to be a powerful enabler to cross cultural/social boundaries and to connect people from diverse background. And to build connections! I was very pl

On a beautiful crisp blue-sky Saturday,18 players representing the chess federations of Japan, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, and The Netherland had gathered to face off in the traditional Osaka Wine Cup in the tatami-unique setting of the scenic Katashimo Winery. Chess at the Winery The youngest player was 6-years old Caissa student Kikyo Honda , playing his first tournament and the highest rated players were Caissa coach IM Matthew Tan , who flew in from Hong Kong, and