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Emirati Tops Asian Amateur Chess Championship U2000

- Abundo 23 Dec, 2024

The Asian Amateur Chess Championship came to a close 22nd December 2024 with colorful awards ceremonies at the Danat Al Ain Resort Hotel in Al Ain, UAE. The event was organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club (AMGC) under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. With Emirati medalists in … Continue reading Emirati Tops Asian Amateur Chess Championship U2000

5th Djerba Chess Festival slated 15 to 23 February, 2025 in Djerba, Tunisia

- Abundo 23 Dec, 2024

The fifth edition of the Djerba Chess Festival will take place from 15 to 23 February, 2025, on the ‘island of dreams’,  Djerba, in Tunisia. The start of the Djerba Chess Festival, five years ago, was marked by the presence and support of legends Judit Polgar and Anatoly Karpov. The main feature of the Festival is the … Continue reading 5th Djerba Chess Festival slated 15 to 23 February, 2025 in Djerba, Tunisia

Join Online FIDE International Organizers’ Seminar 27-30 December 2024

- Abundo 22 Dec, 2024

Asian Chess Federation invites National Chess Federations to join the Online FIDE International Organizers’ Seminar 27-30 December 2024. Learn How to Organize Chess Tournaments and steps necessary for the International Organizers’ title and the new Associate and Premier Organizers’ titles. Register at https://forms.gle/sY5oHEUuGVEL1bae9  

Fierce Fight In Last Round of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE

- Abundo 21 Dec, 2024

With no solo leader in all categories, a fierce fight is expected in the last round of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. In the penultimate round, local bet CM Saeed Laily Mohamed of the UAE … Continue reading Fierce Fight In Last Round of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE

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