Leonard Brinkmann

On 12 September, we held the very first Chessaka Youth Cup (CYC) at our new clubhouse, Chessaka. Thirteen young players joined us for an afternoon of chess, competition, learning — and plenty of smiles. The CYC is designed to give young players regular opportunities to play over-the-board chess in a relaxed and friendly environment. While there are points, prizes and plenty of competitive moments, the main idea is simple: play chess, have fun, and improve along the way. And our first CYC...

Caissa Osaka Chess Plans - Autumn 2026 The next few months are going to be busy at Caissa Osaka! We’re building a simple, consistent chess calendar so that there is always something to look forward to - whether you want to play competitively, casually, or simply spend an evening with other chess players. And there’s an exciting change: most of our upcoming events will take place at our brand-new chess center, Chessaka, in Esaka (Suita City)! 📍 Chessaka — Caissa Japan GK Room 502, Esaka...

On 12 July, 30 players representing nine different federations came together in Kyoto for a full day of exciting FIDE-rated blitz chess. Under clear blue skies and summer sunshine, participants gathered at kokoka Kyoto International Community House, a venue that proved to be every bit as enjoyable as the tournament itself. From its spacious, hotel-like lobby to its welcoming café, kokoka offered the perfect setting for players, parents and visitors to relax between rounds, analyse games and...