Schedule of the International Abibjan Shôgi Open, first edition:
Thursday,23th of August: Arrival of the guest Rene Gralla, and all players out from Côte d'Ivoire at Houphouet Boigny Airport of Abidjan
Friday, 24th: 14H- 17H, the three first rounds
Saturday, 25th: 08H- 09H GMT: welcoming of all guests and players
9H- 10H30 : Jpop and tradionnal african music perform by Meiji Bunka Institute band
10H30 - 12H: Demonstration ( Shôgi, Senterej and Dobutsu)
12H- 13H: Break (breakfast offered)
13H-17H: the four last rounds
17H- 18H: rewards, photo
18H: End of IASO 2012
Games rules:
Swiss system of 20 minutes + 30 s
Pairings will be with the help of Lei Saarlainen from France Shôgi Federation.
All players who will take part in this tournament will get, at the end, their first ratings...