IM Concio rules GM Balinas Rapid Chess Tournament
by Marlon Bernardino Photo shows 13-time Philippine Open Champion GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. and Mr. Jessie Villasin leading the ceremonial moves. The 1-day, 10 minutes plus 5 seconds increment rapid time control format was held in honor of the 82nd Birthday and 25th Death Anniversary of GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. who is best remembered … Continue reading IM Concio rules GM Balinas Rapid Chess Tournament
Iranian Men, Indonesian & Indian women Lead Asian Games Chess Team Championship
The Iranian men’s team beat Kazakhstan 3:1 to grab early lead after two rounds of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship. Indonesian and Indian women beat Kazakhstan and Vietnam, respectively, by identical 2.5-1.5 scores to share the lead in the women’s division. Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official … Continue reading Iranian Men, Indonesian & Indian women Lead Asian Games Chess Team Championship
FIDE Trainers Online Seminar in Russian Language Slated 6-8 Oct 2023
FIDE TRAINERS’ ONLINE SEMINAR will be organized during the period from 6th to 8th October 2023. 2.1 ОРГАНИЗАТОР И КОНТАКТЫ trainers@fide.com Последний день регистрации: 03-го Октября 2023 2.2. Место проведения семинара: Zoom (зум) 2.3. Взнос за участие в семинаре: 200 Евро 2.4. Лекторы ГМ Артур Юсупов ГМ Иосиф Дорфман ГМ Виктор Бологан ГМ Алексей … Continue reading FIDE Trainers Online Seminar in Russian Language Slated 6-8 Oct 2023
FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar scheduled for mid-October 2023
Organized by the Asian Chess Federation under the supervision of the FIDE Trainer’s Commission, the FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar will stretch from October 13-15, 2023 and cover various topics. SEMINAR PROGRAM & SCHEDULE: DAY & TIME (GMT) TOPIC LECTURER FRIDAY October 13 06:00-08:00 1. Training of Calculation Rustam Kasimdzhanov 09:00 – 11:00 2. Endgame … Continue reading FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar scheduled for mid-October 2023
Favorites Win Opener of Asian Games Chess Team Championship
Favorite teams hurdled their opening round assignments in the Asian Games Chess Team Championships for Men and Women in Hangzhou, China. India, Vietnam and Kazakhstan maximized their wins with 3.5:0.5 against their respective opponents to lead the men’s division. In the women’s division, Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Vietnam shut out their respective opponents 4:0 to grab … Continue reading Favorites Win Opener of Asian Games Chess Team Championship
Asian Games Chess Team Championship Starts Today
The Asian Games chess team championship starts 15:00 HRS today in Hangzhou, China with six matches each in the men’s and women’s divisions. Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official site. Above is the Vietnam chess delegation. For board pairings, visit Standard Team – Men – 19th … Continue reading Asian Games Chess Team Championship Starts Today
Isabelle Ning wins New Zealand Women’s Championship
WCM Isabelle Ning powered her way through the field to win her first NZ Women’s Championship title in Auckland today with a score of 6.5/7. The tournament was held as a tribute event for New Zealand WIM Sue Maroroa-Jones, a former winner of the Championship who passed away earlier this year. After an early upset … Continue reading Isabelle Ning wins New Zealand Women’s Championship
New Zealand Women’s Chess Championship enters final day
The final two rounds of the 2023 Sue- Maroroa Memorial NZ Women’s Chess Championships will be played today at the Howick Information Centre. The tournament has been extremely hard fought with some extremely close matches being played out. The tournament features two former NZ Women’s Champions Women’s FIDE master Vivian Smith and Jennya Charomova, both … Continue reading New Zealand Women’s Chess Championship enters final day
Double Victory for China in Asian Games as Uzbekistan Wins Silver and Bronze
Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Tahere, right foreground, with medalists in the Asian Games Men’s competition, from left, silver medalist Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, gold medalist Wei Yi of China and bronze medalist Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan. China also won the women’s division with the gold medal of GM Zhu Jiner. Umida Omonova … Continue reading Double Victory for China in Asian Games as Uzbekistan Wins Silver and Bronze
Armageddon Battle of Philippine Champions Set 10-12 November
The 1st Governor Henry S. Oaminal Chess 7-in-1 Team Festival reels off 10-12 November at the City Auditorium in Ozamis City, Philippines. Dubbed the “Armageddon Battle of Philippine Champions” the event is organized by NCFP board member Engr. Rey Urbiztondo and FM Nelson Villanueva.