IM Chito Garma Wins 5th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament
IM Chito Garma defeated Lennon Hart Salgados in the sixth and final round to win the 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament on 16th February 2025 at the Robinson Metro East in Pasig City, Philippines. In photo are, from left, lawyer Aldwin Alegre, IM Chito Danilo Garma and IA/FST/FA Rudy Listana Ibañez. Garma prevailed … Continue reading IM Chito Garma Wins 5th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament
21st Delhi International Open Set 7-14 June 2025 in New Delhi, India
The 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament is scheduled 7-14 June 2025 at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, New Delhi, India. The tournaent is only for players having Standard Rating as on 01 June 2025. (However, accelerated pairing may be implemented) Visit Delhi GM Open is back after two years with an enormous ₹1.21 Crore prize … Continue reading 21st Delhi International Open Set 7-14 June 2025 in New Delhi, India
Sahapol Nakvanich Re-elected Thailand Chess Association President
Sahapol Nakvanich (second from left) was re-elected President of the Thailand Chess Association (TCA) today, 15th February 2025, at the TCA Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Sahapol won by a landslide 22 to 9 votes with two abstentions among 33 delegates. Below, Sahapol being congratulated by the opposing candidate, Senator Anothai.
2025 CTCA International Chess Open Slated 16-22 July in Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei Chess Association (CTCA) has the honor to welcome all chess players around the world to participate in the 2025 CTCA International Chess Open to be organized in Taoyuan, Taiwan from 16th July (arrival) to 23rd July (departure) 2025. Registrations open on 12th February 2025. Place: Monarch Skyline Hotel (No.108.Sec 1, Nankan Rd, Luzhu … Continue reading 2025 CTCA International Chess Open Slated 16-22 July in Chinese Taipei
Asian Chess Federation Holds Executive Board Meeting
The first quarterly meeting of the Asian Chess Federation Executive Board was held online 9th February 2025 via Zoom. Attending the meeting were Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan (UAE) President Bharat Singh (IND) Deputy President Hisham Al Taher (UAE) General Secretary Sahapol Nakvanich (THA) Treasurer GM Darmen Sadvakasov (KAZ) Vice President for North/Central Asia … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation Holds Executive Board Meeting
The Tolerance Games – Asian Chess Women’s Contest
Empowering Women and Promoting Tolerance Through Chess On February 5-6, 2025, Abu Dhabi hosted the Tolerance Games – Asian Chess Women’s Contest. Co-organized by the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, the International Chess Federation (FIDE), and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), this event brought together players and speakers to celebrate how chess promotes inclusivity, … Continue reading The Tolerance Games – Asian Chess Women’s Contest
Shanghai and Chongqing to host 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Match
World Championship Matches are the pinnacle of chess, and this year we will witness the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship, featuring a highly anticipated rematch between two of China’s top Grandmasters: the reigning Champion, Ju Wenjun, and the Challenger, Tan Zhongyi. With regulations set to be finalized soon, here is all the information you … Continue reading Shanghai and Chongqing to host 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Match
Begonia Open Chess Tournament 8-10 March 2025 in Ballarat, Australia
To all chess players The 59th Begonia Open Chess Tournament is now only a few weeks away. It will be held from 8th to 10th March 2025 at Ballarat Tech School situated at 136 Albert Street in Ballarat, Australia. A reminder to anyone who has not entered yet, that the early bird discount entry fee expires … Continue reading Begonia Open Chess Tournament 8-10 March 2025 in Ballarat, Australia
Kyle Jhazmin Clarito and Sebastian Christoff Tan Win Athletic Meet 2025 Chess Event
Kyle Jhazmin Clarito and Sebastian Christoff Tan won the Elementary School Division for girls and boys, respectively, of the Division Athletic Meet 2025 Chess Tournament on February 5 and 6, 2025 in Pasig City, Philippines. Clarito, looking supremely confident in this biggest gathering of the young chess players, posted a perfect six points to capture … Continue reading Kyle Jhazmin Clarito and Sebastian Christoff Tan Win Athletic Meet 2025 Chess Event
Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Misamis Occidental Active Open Chess Championship
Johnny Wellem Carzano of Tangub City won the Mayor Bertoldo “Dodong” Murallon Jr. active open chess championship held February 3, 2025 at the Municipal Mess Hall Tuno, Don Victoriano Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Carzano, tied for first with Jarfinel Amodia at 5.0 points apiece in the active time control event being held to coincide the 43rd … Continue reading Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Misamis Occidental Active Open Chess Championship