From: Pieter Stouten EMBL-HEIDELBERG DE> Date: 19 aug 1992 Subject: EMBL Shogi Workshop: weekend of 3 and 4 October 1992. T h e F i r s t E u r o p e a n S h o g i W o r k s h o p ================================================================= in association with Shogi EMBL and Shogi Deutschland The Operon European Molecular Biology Laboratory Meyerhofstrasse 1, 6900 Heidelberg, Germany Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 1992 ======================================== !!! CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION BY 22 SEPTEMBER !!! Organizers: Alan Sawyer: President (+49)6221-167 191 or 6221-387 323 John Kenney: Secretary (+49)6223-3690 or 6221-387 298 Pieter Stouten: Consultant (+49)6221-381 339 or 6221-387 472 address: EMBL, Postfach 10 22 09, D-6900 Heidelberg, Germany Teachers: Hans Geuns (NL,3-dan) Mike Sandeman (GB,4-dan) Reijer Grimbergen (NL,4-dan) Hans Secelle (B,2-dan) Mike Loftus (GB,3-dan) Pieter Stouten (NL,3-dan) Tomio Sakamoto (J,4-dan,Japanese Vice-consul) Day 1 Saturday, 3 October: What is Shogi ? ------------------------------------------ Registration: 10:30 Lectures: 11:00-14:00 History of Shogi Introduction to the game Psychology in Shogi Basic Shogi Concepts Advanced Shogi Concepts Lunch: 14:00-15:00 Traditional Japanese buffet Workshops: 15:00-19:00 Various Openings Middle Game Situations Shape in Shogi Various Castles Storming the Castle Capturing the King Throughout the afternoon: Japanese Shogi Videos with English translation) Day 2 Sunday, 4 October: Let's play Shogi ! ------------------------------------------- Quick-Play Tournament: 10:00 - 16:00 Nine rounds. Each player will have 15 minutes per game with no byoyomi. Prizes and more. We can provide limited free overnight accommodation on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the organizers by 22 SEPTEMBER to confirm your participation and/or to request accommodation. You can also come earlier or stay longer and enjoy a nice holiday in and around Heidelberg. Don't miss this unique event !