Japan Open 2026
Dates: Saturday, 21 November 2026 – Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Venue: X Wave Makuhari (Chiba City, Mihama Ward) 1-3 Nakase, Mihama-ku
Chiba City, Makuhari Techno Garden A Building
3 min walk from JR Keiyō Line “Kaihin-Makuhari” Station (North Exit)
10 min walk from Makuhari Messe
Format: 9-round Swiss, 90 min + 30 sec/move, FIDE & National Standard Rated
Entry Fee: Master Category (FIDE Rating 2000 or higher)
15,000 yen – 30,000 yen (tax included)
* Entry fee varies depending on the FIDE standard rating.
* Title holder who satisfies the requirement is free.
* See ”Entry” section for details.
Challenger Category (FIDE Rating below 2100)
Japan Chess Federation Members: 18,000 yen (tax included)
U22 discounted price 15,000 yen (tax included)
Foreign Chess Nationality: FIDE rated 27,000 yen (tax included)
Unrated (UR) 32,000 yen (tax included)
Tournament capacity: 180 players in total
Registration: Purchase tickets through [Peatix]
Registration Period:
Master / Challenger Ticket-A: 31 July 2026 (Fri) 12:00 – 14 November 2026 (Sat) 23:59
Challenger FNT (Ticket-B): 31 July 2026 (Fri) 12:00 – 7 November 2026 (Sat) 23:59
Organizer: Japan Chess Federation
Contact: japanopen.chess@gmail.com