Leonard Brinkmann

On a sunny day with wonderful spring temperatures 14 players gathered at Suminoe Hall to play in what marks the beginning of a new tournament series organized by Caissa Osaka Chess Club. Players getting ready for their games The tournament featured a format of 4 double rounds (8 games), therefore every player would get to play one game with white and one with black against the same opponent in a row. This is a new format that guarantees perfect color balance and the chance after every game to...

Some readers may remember our report on the Sakishima Children EXPO 2025 , where we had the pleasure of meeting dozens of families - many curious about our chess classes and tournaments, and others simply enjoying a friendly game with friends, family, or members of the Caissa team. Last Saturday (April 11), we were honored to be invited to host a booth at the OWIS Spring Carnival, an annual event organized by One World International School. While we weren’t quite sure what to expect, the day...

Are you passionate about chess? Do you believe the royal game can shape character, sharpen minds, and connect cultures? Caissa Osaka Chess Club is expanding - and we’re building a powerful pool of freelance instructors who want to grow with us. We are not just running chess classes. We are building a modern chess culture in Kansai. Who We Are Caissa Osaka Chess Club is a young and ambitious chess academy based in Osaka, active in Osaka and Kobe. We work with schools, families, and tournament...