The Bulgarian Shogi Association and Promote Shogi in Europe, with the support of the Federation of European Shogi Associations (FESA), proudly present:
First Shogi International Open of Varna
Format: MacMahon tournament, 9 rounds , open to anyone
Tournament Director: Ermanno Bozzali (Bulgarian Shogi Association Executive Director & Promote Shogi in Europe Ambassador)
Main Referee: Ermanno Bozzali (Bulgarian Shogi Association Executive Director & Promote Shogi in Europe Ambassador)
Second Referee: Nikodim Marinov (Bulgarian Shogi Association Board of Directors Member)
All games will be FESA rated
Thinking time: 45 minutes plus 40 seconds Byoyomi
To guarantee fair matches, handicap FESA rules will be applied, at tournament director’s discretion
Please have a look at all rules on FESA Rules
Play with the Handicap Calculator Special thanks to Shogi Berlin
📍 Venue:
Board Games Club Avalon ul. “Todor Dimov” 21, 9002 Varna
🗓️ Dates:
1.05.2026 – 3.05.2026
Tournament Schedule
Day 1 – Friday 1.05.2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Fee Payment |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Tournament presentation & Pairings |
| 10:00 | Round 1 |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 | Round 2 |
| 15:30 | Round 3 |
| 19:00 | Dinner / End of Day |
Day 2 – Saturday 2.05.2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Round 4 |
| 11:00 | Round 5 |
| 13:30- 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 | Round 6 |
| 16:30 | Round 7 |
| 20:00 | Dinner / End of Day |
Day 3 – Sunday 3.05.2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Round 8 |
| 12:00- 12:30 | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 | Round 9 |
| 15:00 | Closing / Awards |
Registration & Fees
- Registration closes: 30.04.2026 at 14:00
- Standard Entry Fee: 15 EUR (for FESA rated players)
- Beginners Entry Fee: 10 EUR (for non-FESA rated players)
- Late Entry: 20 EUR (at discretion of tournament director)
- Payment: Cash on arrival (1.05)
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded only if a minimum of 8 participants is met.
Registered Players
List of confirmed participants:
| Name | Surname | Elo | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermanno | Bozzali | 1808 | 1 Dan |
| Nikodim | Marinov | 1293 | 5 Kyu |
Registration Form
The tournament director will arrange the rounds to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Please fill in the form below and join us!