
Caissa Pre-Classic Rapid 2026 will take place on August 8, 2026, at kokoka Kyoto International Community House.
Moreover, the tournament will use a six-round Swiss system with 15 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one.
In addition, the organizer will submit results for FIDE Rapid and Japanese national rating calculations.
Meanwhile, the venue sits in Kyoto’s Okazaki cultural district and offers convenient access from Keage subway station and nearby bus stops.
Therefore, players should complete the Caissa Osaka registration and arrive before the 10:00 start.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | August 8, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Kyoto, Japan |
| 🏛️ Venue | kokoka Kyoto International Community House |
| ♟️ Format | 6-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid and Japanese national rating |
| 👤 Organizer | Caissa Osaka Chess Club |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1433716.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The rapid tournament consists of six Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 15 minutes for the game with a 3-second increment after every move.
The competition is submitted for FIDE Rapid and Japanese national rating calculations.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 6 |
| Time Control | 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Rapid and Japanese national rating |
Moreover, players should check the published pairings before every round and report any discrepancy immediately. Therefore, each participant should arrive early enough to find the board, prepare the scoresheet when required and follow the arbiter’s instructions.
📅 Schedule
Saturday, August 8, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Tournament begins |
| 15:00 | Scheduled finish |
📝 Registration
Tickets and registration are provided through the Caissa Osaka tournament page.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration | Caissa Osaka tournament page |
In addition, players should retain their payment or registration confirmation and verify that the organizer has added their name to the official participant list.
Meanwhile, international players should check whether the tournament requires a FIDE ID, federation membership, visa documentation or other eligibility evidence.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Caissa Osaka Chess Club |
| Representative | Leonard Brinkmann |
| Chief Arbiter | FA David Garceran Nieuwenburg |
| contact@caissajp.com | |
| Phone | 070-5432-6915 |
📍 Venue
kokoka Kyoto International Community House – 2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8536, Japan
kokoka hosts the full six-round tournament in a public international and cultural facility.
Moreover, the Okazaki district provides museums, restaurants, parks and public transport within walking distance.
🚆 How to Get There
Keage Station on Kyoto’s Tozai subway line provides the closest rail access. Local buses also stop near the Okazaki cultural district.
Players arriving from Kyoto Station can use subway, bus or taxi.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Subway | Walk approximately 6 minutes from Keage Station. |
| By Bus | Walk approximately 10 minutes from Okazakikoen Bijutsukan/Heianjingumae bus stop. |
| From Kyoto Station | Taxi travel takes approximately 15 minutes under normal traffic. |
| By Car | The facility has limited parking; public transport is preferable. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess and the event-specific regulations. Moreover, participants should follow all arbiter instructions, fair-play requirements and venue rules.
In addition, players should recheck the official sources shortly before travel because the organizer may publish operational updates, room assignments or timetable adjustments.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Rounds | 6 |
| Time Control | 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Rapid and Japanese national rating |
| Scheduled Time | 10:00–15:00 |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Japan Chess Federation Notice | https://japanchess.org/en/category/notice-en/ |
| Caissa Osaka Tournaments | https://www.caissajp.com/tournaments |
| Official Venue Website | https://www.kcif.or.jp/web/en/ |
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