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Master Merano Chess Club Rapid Tournament in Laguna, Philippines

- Abundo 21 Dec, 2024

The Master Merano Chess Club Inc. (MMCCI) will hold its first chess tournament on December 22, 2024 at St. Francis 10 Subdivision Covered Court, Brgy. San Antonio, Binan City, Laguna, Philippines. According to spokesperson Samivin Delos Santos, the one day rapid tournament, 7 round swiss system format is open to all NCFP 1950 and below. … Continue reading Master Merano Chess Club Rapid Tournament in Laguna, Philippines

Tight Race in Homestretch of Asian Amateur Chess Championship

- Abundo 20 Dec, 2024

Four players share the lead in the homestretch of the 9-round Asian Amateur Chess Championship Men Under2000 at the Danat Al Ain Resort in Al Ain, UAE, organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. Umarov, Mukhammadrizo of Uzbekistan beat erstwhile solo leader … Continue reading Tight Race in Homestretch of Asian Amateur Chess Championship

Emirati Men and Women Dominate Asian Amateur Blitz Chess Championship

- Abundo 19 Dec, 2024

Emirati men and women proudly display their flag as they dominated both divisions of the Asian Amateur Blitz Chess Championship held 19 December 2024 at the Danat Al Ain Resort in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess … Continue reading Emirati Men and Women Dominate Asian Amateur Blitz Chess Championship

Emirati in U2000 and Filipino U1700 Maintain Solo Lead. 2 Women U2000 and 3 U1700 Share Lead in Asian Amateur

- Abundo 19 Dec, 2024

Emirati Saeed Lally Mohamed drew with Candidate Master Pankaj Sharma of India to maintain solo lead with 5.5 points after six rounds of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship at the Danat Al Ain Resort in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings and to download games. Watch live … Continue reading Emirati in U2000 and Filipino U1700 Maintain Solo Lead. 2 Women U2000 and 3 U1700 Share Lead in Asian Amateur

Watch English, Arabic, French and Spanish Running Commentary for Asian Amateur Chess Championship

- Abundo 19 Dec, 2024

Running commentary in English by GM Dimitri Komarov Running commentary in Arabic Running commentary by WGM Martha Fiero in Spanish Running commentary in French by WIM Cecile Haussernot

Join Asian Amateur Chess Championship Puzzle Contest for Chance to Win $150

- Abundo 18 Dec, 2024

Join Asian Amateur Chess Championship Puzzle Contest on Instagram for a chance to Win $150. All names of those who answered correctly will be entered into a drawing for a prize presented by the club management Daily prizes💰: AED 550 equivalent to $150 In addition, Luxury watches provided by Mohammed Rasool Khoury & Sons Group … Continue reading Join Asian Amateur Chess Championship Puzzle Contest for Chance to Win $150

9-year-old Boy Leads U1700 at Halfway Mark of Asian Amateur Chess Championship

- Abundo 18 Dec, 2024

At the halfway mark of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship, local bet Candidate Master Saeed Laily Mohamed leads alone with perfect 5 point slate in the Men’s U2000 division while nine-year-old Sean Adrich Obado of the Philippines leads the Men’s U1700 division. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Watch live games at Chess.com  and Links … Continue reading 9-year-old Boy Leads U1700 at Halfway Mark of Asian Amateur Chess Championship

Leaders Trimmed Down After 3 Rds of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain

- Abundo 17 Dec, 2024

Women U2000 Board 1 – Sabirova, Shakhnoza vs. WFM Ahlam, Rashed In the women’s division U2000 Shakhnoza Sabirova of Uzbekistan and WCM G P Y Wijesuriya of Sri Lanka share the lead with 3 points. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Watch live games at Chess.com and Links for Standard Competiton on … Continue reading Leaders Trimmed Down After 3 Rds of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain

Early Leaders in Asian Amateur Chess Championship for Men and Women

- Abundo 17 Dec, 2024

Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan makes the ceremonial opening moves in the Asian Amateur for Women U2000. Looking on is ACF General Secretary Hisham Al Taher. In the women’s division U2000 WFM Rashed Ahlam of the UAE, Shakhnoza Sabirova of Uzbekistan and WCM G P Y Wijesuriya of Sri Lanka … Continue reading Early Leaders in Asian Amateur Chess Championship for Men and Women

Reymond Jay Ompod Wins 2nd edition of the Armageddon 8

- Abundo 16 Dec, 2024

Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) Quezon import Reymond Jay Ompod (center) won the 2nd edition of the Armageddon 8 on December 15, 2024 at Latte Lounge Sta. Rosa. Laguna, Philippines. with former Philippine Executive Chess Association President Dr. Fred Paez (second from right) as runner up. Both qualify for the … Continue reading Reymond Jay Ompod Wins 2nd edition of the Armageddon 8