Nagoya welcomes players nationwide for the Tokai Open Chess Tournament 2026 (FIDE U2400) – a two-day classical open held on January 11–12, 2026 at Higashi Sakura Kaikan. Organized by Nagoya Chess Club, the event blends a compact 5-round schedule, generous class prizes, and clear regulations under FIDE & JCF standards. With GM/IM free entry, strict fair-play rules, and convenient access in central Nagoya, this is an ideal start to your chess year.

Across two sessions, competitors play a FIDE/JCF-rated Swiss with a brisk classical cadence and tidy round times. Open standings decide the main awards, while A-class (U1800) and B-class (U1600) earn separate prizes. The field is capped at 50 players, so early registration and bank transfer are advised to secure your seat for this well-run festival in Aichi.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• 60’ + 30″ increment from move one (all rounds).

• Swiss-system, 5 rounds; pairings by FIDE rating → JCF rating → FIDE title → alphabetical order.

• Tiebreaks (for standings/prizes): Buchholz → Sonneborn-Berger → Performance.

• Notation required to the final move in every round.

• Forced bye by pairing counts as 1 point; approved advance byes (not on the final day) count ½ point.

• Default/absent: If absent at Round 1 pairing time, may be recorded as ½-point bye at arbiter’s discretion.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• Who can play: JCF members with FIDE < 2400 (Jan-2026 list) or UR; FIDE ID required.

• How to apply (by Jan 9, 2026): Email nagoyachessclub@gmail.com with
  [Tournament name / Player name / JCF ID (N******) / FIDE ID].**

• Entry fees (bank transfer by Jan 9): ¥6,000 (Adults) • ¥5,000 (Under-18 as of Jan 11).
  Early rate (by Dec 26): ¥5,000 (Adults) • ¥4,000 (Under-18).
  GM/IM: Free.

• Payment (bank transfer):

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Kanayama Branch (Ordinary)【288-0298247 名古屋チェスクラブ】

  • Yucho Bank【12120-79242231 名古屋チェスクラブ】

  • From other banks to Yucho:【218-普通-7924223 名古屋チェスクラブ】

• Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable once paid.

• Capacity: Limited to 50; register and transfer early to secure entry.

👥 Organizer

Hosted by Nagoya Chess Club (Japan Chess Federation affiliated).
Tournament Director: Hiroshi Fujisawa • Chief Arbiter: Takahiro Horie (NA).
Club info & updates: https://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~nagoyachessclub/

🏨 Venue

Higashi Sakura Kaikan (1F Meeting Room 2), 2-6-30 Higashi-sakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi — central community venue with convenient public transport and amenities nearby.

🚗 How to Get There

• Subway: Shinsakaemachi Station (Higashiyama Line) – about 3 minutes’ walk north.

• Train/Bus: Access via central Nagoya stations; frequent local buses serve Higashi-sakura.

• Car: Limited area parking; plan extra time on event mornings.

Other

• Mobile/electronic devices: Must be powered off; any call/use/carry during play results in loss of game. Devices use is prohibited inside the venue even outside game time.

• Schedule variance: Round times may shift slightly based on tournament progress.

• Class boundaries: A/B class thresholds may be adjusted depending on entries; A/B rating uses FIDE rating.

• FIDE/JCF rating: Event submitted for FIDE and JCF rating in Standard chess.

Start your 2026 campaign with focused classical chess, friendly organization, and clear class prizes – join the Tokai Open Chess Tournament 2026 in Nagoya!