TOURNAMENT
Shinjin-O
Schedule, streams (broadcasts) and results. Organized by: Shimbun Akahata, Nihon Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in
ABOUT
About this tournament.
The Shinjin-O is a tournament for young players organized by Shimbun Akahata, the Nihon Ki-in and the Kansai Ki-in. Players aged 25 or younger and 6-dan or below as of Sep 1 of the preliminary year can enter, and the Shinjin-O title can be won only 1 time.
Watching notes
The 2 players who win through tournaments of 32 or 33 players compete for the Shinjin-O in a best-of-three final. Each player has 3 hours in both the final and the main tournament. It's a tournament where you can spot future title contenders early.
Tournament data
- Organizers: Shimbun Akahata, Nihon Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in
- Eligibility: 25 or younger as of Sep 1 of the preliminary year, 6-dan or below (the Shinjin-O can be won only 1 time)
- Format: tournament of 32 or 33 players
- Final: Best-of-three
- Time limit: 3 hours in both the final and the main tournament
Source: Nihon Ki-in "Tournament information" (as of Oct 2026). Please check the tournament's official site for the latest information.
SCHEDULE
Shinjin-O schedule and streams
RESULTS