Herbert Arios Wins Seoul Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament
Herbert Arios won the Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament held October 20, 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Arios tied for first and second places with Kim Hyo Seong at 6 points apiece in the blitz time control event organized by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers … Continue reading Herbert Arios Wins Seoul Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament
FM David Elorta Wins Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Chess Tournament
FIDE Master David Elorta emerged as the champion in the 72nd National Convention (NATCON) Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Open Rapid Chess Tournament held October 19, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay City, Philippines. FM Elorta, who plays for the Manila Indios Bravos in the Professional Chess … Continue reading FM David Elorta Wins Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Chess Tournament
IM Uskov, WFM Mukherjee win Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Chess Championships
Chief Arbiter IA Patrick Lee (left) awards blitz medals. From left are IM Amilal Munkhdalai (best u18) of Mongolia, bronze medalist IM Michael Concio Jr of Philippines, gold medalist IM Artem Uskov of Russia playing under FIDE flag, silver medalist IM Dau Khuong Duy of Vietnam, IM S Aswath of India (best u16) and tournament … Continue reading IM Uskov, WFM Mukherjee win Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Chess Championships
GM Grebnev and WIM Shukhman win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Chief Arbiter IA Patrick Lee (left) awards trophies and medals in standard chess. From left are IM Artem Uskov of Russia (best u16) playing under FIDE flag, silver medalist IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia, gold medalist GM Aleksey Grebnev, bronze medalist IM S. Aswath of India, Charles Chong (best u18) of Philippines and tournament coordinator … Continue reading GM Grebnev and WIM Shukhman win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Aswath and Amilal Within Striking Distance in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini in Close Second in Girls
IM S. Aswath of India (above left) crushed the Sicilian defense of IM Artem Uskov of Russia (right), playing under FIDE flag, in 44 moves to remain in close second with 6 points before facing solo leader GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia, playing under FIDE flag, in the exciting final round. Aswath sacrified his Rooks … Continue reading Aswath and Amilal Within Striking Distance in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini in Close Second in Girls
Grebnev, Shukhman Lead Homestretch of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia (above right), playing under the FIDE flag, continued to overpower the opposition and maintain solo lead in the homestretch of the Asian Junior Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. In round 7, Grebnev used the Sicilian defense to crush IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia (above … Continue reading Grebnev, Shukhman Lead Homestretch of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Three Share Lead in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini Beats Shukman in Asian Girls
IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia (above left) and IM Michael Concio, Jr. of the Philippines beat their respective sixth round opponents yesterday, 16th October, to share the lead with GM Aleksey Grebnev at 5 points each after six rounds of the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Concio … Continue reading Three Share Lead in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini Beats Shukman in Asian Girls
Concio Halts Grebnev Winning Streak in Asian Juniors, Shukman Leads Asian Girls.
Filipino IM Michael Concio, Jr (left) held solo leader Aleksey Grebnev to a draw in today’s fifth round to halt the winning streak of the Russian GM playing under FIDE flag in the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Grebnev maintains a slim half point lead with 4.5 … Continue reading Concio Halts Grebnev Winning Streak in Asian Juniors, Shukman Leads Asian Girls.
50th India Women’s Championship: P. V. Nandhidhaa wins maiden title
WGM P. V. Nandhidhaa of Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner of the 50th India National Women’s Chess Championship. The competition, an 11-round Swiss tournament, took place in Chettinadu Public School from October 3-13, 2024. The event brought together 150 best female India’s players from all across the country (except for the members of the … Continue reading 50th India Women’s Championship: P. V. Nandhidhaa wins maiden title
Shukhman Pulls Away in Asian Girls, Concio Closes in on Grebnev in Asian Juniors
WIM Anna Shukhman of Russia (above left), playing under the FIDE flag, crushed the Petroff Defense of erstwhile co-leader Halder Sneha of India (right) in 60 moves to pull away alone with a perfect 4-point slate after as many rounds of the Asian Girls Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. … Continue reading Shukhman Pulls Away in Asian Girls, Concio Closes in on Grebnev in Asian Juniors