From: Pieter Stouten shogi net> Date: 23 nov 2006 Subject: UPDATE: 6th Italian Open Shogi Championship, 9-10 December 2006 Hello Shogi fans, The 6th Italian Open Shogi Championship will take place during the weekend of 9 and 10 December in the centre of Milan, Italy. Like previous years, it is part of Giochi Sforzeschi (the Italian Mind Sports Olympiad), which features over 60 Mind Sports including Chess, Go, Renju, Xiang Qi, Bridge, Mah Jong, Draughts, Backgammon, Mancala, Othello, Scrabble, Abalone, Risk and Stratego. Breaking news is that the European Champion, Arend van Oosten, already registered for participation. If ever you wanted to pit your wits against the European Champion and enjoy the pleasures that one of the greatest cities in Europe has to offer, now is your chance! The Cathedral, Cimitero Monumentale, Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper" (not just for Da Vinci code fans), Castello Sforzescho and the nightlife in the Navigli district are all superb tourist attractions. Don't miss this opportunity! The Shogi Championship starts on Saturday 9 at 10:00 and finishes on Sunday 10 at approximately 15:30. The playing venue is Palazzo delle Stelline, Corso Magenta 61, 20123 Milano, Italy. Phone: +39-02-481-8431. Fax: +39-02-4851-9097. The venue is easily reached by underground. Important links: - Complete playing schedule: - Map of the area around the venue with nearby underground stations indicated: - Recommended hotels Hotel Palazzo delle Stelline: Starhotel Business Palace: A limited number of sleeping places is available with local Shogi players. Please contact Giuseppe Baggio libero it> or myself shogi net> to register and for more information. Hope to see you all in Milano shortly, Pieter --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: shogi-l shogi net EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a2i6Ys.aBsjvI.c2hvZ2kt Or send an email to: shogi-unsubscribe topica com For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit: http://www.topica.com/?p=TEXFOOTER --^----------------------------------------------------------------