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Begonia Open Chess Tournament 8-10 March 2025 in Ballarat, Australia

- Abundo 10 Feb, 2025

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

- Abundo 07 Feb, 2025

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

- Abundo 06 Feb, 2025

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

WGM Shadi Paridar Elected President of Chess Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran

- Abundo 06 Feb, 2025

The elections for selecting the President of Iran Chess Federation took place on Sunday 2nd February 2025 in the Academy of Iranian Olympic Committee in Tehran, Iran. In photo, WGM Shadi Paridar (right) receives the confirmation certificate from Dr. Siroos Ahmadi, Head of office of Iranian Sport Club Associations in the Sport Ministry. In the … Continue reading WGM Shadi Paridar Elected President of Chess Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran

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- Abundo 06 Feb, 2025

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FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Held in Melbourne, Australia

- Abundo 05 Feb, 2025

From 6th to 10th January 2025, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Melbourne, by the Chess Victoria Inc (CV) and Australian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer was IA Tsai, Peter (AUS), FIDE Lecturer, and Assistant Lecturer was IA Press, Shaun (PGN), Lecturer Training Programe. The language of the Seminar was … Continue reading FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Held in Melbourne, Australia

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Held In Mekkah, Saudi Arabia

- Abundo 05 Feb, 2025

From 14th to 18th January 2025, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Mekkah, by the Saudi Arabia Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abdulrahim, Mahdi (UAE), FIDE Lecturer, and the Assistant Lecturer was IA IA Al Otaibi, Yaser Motlaq (KSA). The language of the Seminar was English with translation into Arabic. Seven … Continue reading FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Held In Mekkah, Saudi Arabia

GM Temur Kuybokarov and WGM July Ryjanova Top Oceania Zone 3.6 Zonals

- Abundo 04 Feb, 2025

  GM Temur Kuybokarov and WGM July Ryjanova, both of Australia, receiving their trophies from Chief Organizer Peter Tsai in the 2025 Oceania Zonal 3.6 Open and Women’s Championships, respectively, held 24th to 29th January, 2025 at the Huntingdale Golf Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. There were 117 players in the Open division and 49 in … Continue reading GM Temur Kuybokarov and WGM July Ryjanova Top Oceania Zone 3.6 Zonals

International Organizers’ Seminar December 2024 Results

- Abundo 04 Feb, 2025

A FIDE IO Online Seminar was held via Zoom from 27th to 30th December 2024 under the auspices of FIDE Events Commission. It was organized by the Asian Chess Federation supported by the FIDE Planning and Development Commission. The event was opened by the Honorary Chairman of FIDE Events Commission, FIDE Lecturer Ozgur Solakoglu. On … Continue reading International Organizers’ Seminar December 2024 Results

IIEE Quezon Tops Quarterfinals in the PTC World Engineering Day Chess Tournament

- Abundo 04 Feb, 2025

International Master Michael Concio Jr. and Chester Neil Reyes were unbeaten in their games as they led IIEE Quezon to twin play0ff victories in the 3rd D’ Engineers Cup, part of the Philippine Technological Council World Engineering Day 2025 (PTC-WED2025) and the 1st National Engineering Month. In photo, IIEE Bicol team captain Jason Villarez face-off … Continue reading IIEE Quezon Tops Quarterfinals in the PTC World Engineering Day Chess Tournament