Upsets Mark 2nd Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Twelfth seed Filipino Christian Gian Karlo Arca upset third seed IM S. Aswath of India to share early lead with six others at two points each after as many rounds of the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings and … Continue reading Upsets Mark 2nd Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Favorites Cruise Through First Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia, playing under FIDE flag, and other favorites cruised through the first round of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships. with standard time control, going on from 13-20 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. A total of 30 juniors and 22 girls are … Continue reading Favorites Cruise Through First Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Russians Top Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
Defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev and top seed WIM Anna Shukhman, both of Russia playing under the FIDE flag, topped the Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships, respectively, held 12th October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. In above photo, Grebnev (left) and the Philippines’ newest Grandmaster elect Daniel Quizon … Continue reading Russians Top Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
IM Jan Emmanuel Wins HK-DB Monthly International Open
Filipino IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia (above left) won the HK-DB Monthly International Open FIDE rated chess tournament last October 4-7, 2024 at Club Siena, Discovery Bay, Hongkong. Garcia successfully finished the 7-round Swiss System tournament to claim the championships trophy and PHP70,000 in cash. A total of 31 chess players competed from China, India, Russia, … Continue reading IM Jan Emmanuel Wins HK-DB Monthly International Open
Philippines’ GM elect Daniel Quizon joining Asian Juniors Rapid Chess Championship
The Philippines’ newest Grandmaster elect, Daniel Quizon, will participate in the Asian Juniors Rapid Chess Championship tomorrow 12 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Quizon paid a courtesy call on Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard E. Bachmann on 10th October. In photo are, from left, Chairman Bachmann, Daniel Quizon, IM … Continue reading Philippines’ GM elect Daniel Quizon joining Asian Juniors Rapid Chess Championship
IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Karlo Arca Lead Philippine Charge in Asian Juniors in Tagaytay
Filipino teen sensations IM Michael Concio Jr. (left) and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca (right) lead the Philippine delegation to the Asian Juniors Chess Championship scheduled 11-20 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Arca showed he’s the next big thing in Philippine chess as he topped a Grandmaster tournament in Quang … Continue reading IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Karlo Arca Lead Philippine Charge in Asian Juniors in Tagaytay
Reynaldo Gempero Jr. Wins 25th IIEE Chess Tournament
Reynaldo Gempero Jr. won the 25th Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc.- IIEE Southern Mindanao Regional Conference Open Chess Tournament last October 3, 2024, at the SMX Lanang, Davao, Philippines. Gempero prevailed in the tie break for first and second places with National Master Macacuna “Allan’ Macala at 6.0 points apiece in … Continue reading Reynaldo Gempero Jr. Wins 25th IIEE Chess Tournament
World Cadets Champion Oshini to Compete in Asian Girls Chess Championship
WFM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana of Sri Lanka, winner of the Under-12 category in the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship last year in Egypt, shall compete in the Asian Girls Chess Championship starting 11 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for lists of players. At just 12-years-old, Oshini is … Continue reading World Cadets Champion Oshini to Compete in Asian Girls Chess Championship
₱428,000 At Stake in 3rd Governor Henry S. Oaminal Chess Festival
The 3rd Governor Henry S. Oaminal Open Chess Festival is set Nov.4-5 at the Asenso Global Gardens, Hoyohoy, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. At stake is nearly half a million pesos in cash prizes. Defending champion is the country’s newest GM candidate Daniel Quizon, playing under the guidance of Dasmariñas Mayor Jenny Barzaga and Coun. … Continue reading ₱428,000 At Stake in 3rd Governor Henry S. Oaminal Chess Festival
Indian Players in Full Force for Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Inspired by India’s recent double victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Indian players are coming in full force with seven boys and six girls to compete in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships starting October 11th in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Leading the Indian charge is second seed International Master Krishna Rohith, … Continue reading Indian Players in Full Force for Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships