Federation of European Shogi Associations

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Federation of European Shogi Associations
AbbreviationFESA
Founded26 August 1985
TypeNon-profit organization
HeadquartersJebsheim, France
Region served
Europe
Websitehttps://fesashogi.eu/

The Federation of European Shogi Associations (FESA) is a non‑profit federation that unites national shogi associations across Europe to promote and develop the traditional Japanese board game shogi throughout the continent. FESA was founded on 26 August 1985 and serves as both a coordinating body for member organizations and a promoter of international shogi competition in Europe.[1]

Overview

FESA's core mission is to encourage the diffusion of shogi in Europe, support national member associations, and enhance opportunities for competitive play and community growth. To achieve these goals, FESA organizes key annual events such as the European Shogi Championship (ESC) and the World Open Shogi Championship (WOSC), and maintains an official Elo rating system for European players.[2]

The federation comprises more than 20 national associations from across Europe, representing countries such as Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and others. These associations collaborate under FESA's constitution to host tournaments, standardize competition regulations, and support the growth of local shogi communities within their respective countries.[3]

Under French law, FESA is registered as an independent legal entity with its seat in Jebsheim, France. Its activities encompass coordinating member relations, promoting competitive and recreational play, and providing a governance framework to support shogi development at both grassroots and competitive levels across Europe.[4]

FESA's leadership typically includes a chairman, treasurer, and secretary, who are elected by member associations and responsible for overseeing the federation's administrative and strategic functions. The federation's annual membership assembly further sets policies and elects officials to guide FESA's objectives and programs in the long term.[5]

See also

References

  1. "About FESA". FESA. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  2. "Federation of European Shogi Associations". Shogi.cloud. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  3. "Federation of European Shogi Associations". Shogi.cloud. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  4. "Constitution of the Federation of European Shogi Associations" (PDF). Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  5. "About FESA". FESA. Retrieved 31 March 2026.