9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Zhuhai, China
The Chinese Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is honored to invite all National Chess Federations from Zone 3.3 and Zone 3.5 to participate in the 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships to be organized in Zhuhai, China from 20th (arrival) to 30th July … Continue reading 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Zhuhai, China
Samson Chiu Chin Lim and Luben Vicente Top Banton Chess Tournament
Top seed Samson Chiu Chin Lim III of Manila scored 5.5 in 6 rounds in the open division while Luben Vicente of Sta. Fe, Romblon had a perfect score in the kiddie division to emerge as champions in their respective divisions at the conclusion of 1st Banton Chess Tournament held April 12,2025 at the Masonic … Continue reading Samson Chiu Chin Lim and Luben Vicente Top Banton Chess Tournament
IM Michael Concio Wins Bangkok Blitz Chess Tournament
Bangkok, Thailand—-International Master Michael Concio of the Philippines lived up to his top billing and finished first place in the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Blitz 2025 Final held April 17, 2025 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, Pictured are, from left, Chief Arbiter IA Maung Maung Lwin of Myanmar, IM Michael … Continue reading IM Michael Concio Wins Bangkok Blitz Chess Tournament
Strong Field in Zone 3.3 Men’s and Women’s Zonals in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
A strong field of seven Grandmasters and eight International Masters lead the field of 49 men in the Zone 3.3 Zonal Chess Championship scheduled 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Visit chess-results.com for lists of players. Seven countries are competing in the Zonals, namely Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and … Continue reading Strong Field in Zone 3.3 Men’s and Women’s Zonals in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
NZ Champion FM Felix Xie wins the 2025 Melbourne International Open tournament
NZ Champion FM Felix Xie gains first IM norm ! Felix headed off the three GM’s in the strong field to win the 2025 Melbourne International Open tournament which finished 14th April 2025 at the Melbourne Chess Club. Felix scored 7/9 points with 5 wins and 4 draws to head off the rest of the … Continue reading NZ Champion FM Felix Xie wins the 2025 Melbourne International Open tournament
GM Pouya Idani and Anahita Zahedifar Top Zone 3.1 Men’s & Women’s Zonals in Iraq
GM Pouya Idani and WFM Anahita Zahedifar, both of Iran, won respectively the Zone 3.1 Men’s and Women’s Zonals held 8-15 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq, In photo, Iraqi Chess Federation president Dhafer Abdul Ameer Madhloom awards the champion’s trophies to Idani above and to Zahedifar (below). Twenty women from five countries participated in the … Continue reading GM Pouya Idani and Anahita Zahedifar Top Zone 3.1 Men’s & Women’s Zonals in Iraq
Michel Jackson Ambuang Wins Misamis Occidental Summer Chess Tournament
Michel Jackson Ambuang dominated the 1799 Below FIDE Standard Rated Summer Chess Tournament 2025 dubbed as The Search for the Next Chess Master held April 13, 2025 in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. The Dipolog City based Ambuang scored 5.0 points to win the FIDE Standard Rated Summer Chess Tournament. Julius Dan Augustine Ablin of … Continue reading Michel Jackson Ambuang Wins Misamis Occidental Summer Chess Tournament
Ju Wenjun moves within reach of the title with fourth consecutive win
In Game 8 of the FIDE Women’s World Championship Match, Tan Zhongyi changed her strategy, deviating from her usual English Opening in an attempt to shake things up and force a result. But despite the challenger’s fighting intentions, World Champion Ju Wenjun once again demonstrated why she now stands just half a point away from … Continue reading Ju Wenjun moves within reach of the title with fourth consecutive win
JAPFA International FIDE Rated Tournament Set 10-15 May 2025 in Jakarta
JAPFA International Fide Rated Tournament is annual tournament organized by PERCASI (Indonesia Chess Federation) with full support from PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk. JAPFA International Fide Rated Tournament invites Grand Masters and Masters from Asia and neighboring Countries to take part on the event. The event provides opportunities to meet and compete with chess players … Continue reading JAPFA International FIDE Rated Tournament Set 10-15 May 2025 in Jakarta
GM Katerina Lagno Wins 7th Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Blitz in Abu Dhabi
Joy Acedo of Philippines Places Second, WGM Mahri Geldiyeva of Turkmenistan in Third GM Katerina Lagno (left) won the 7th Fatima Bint Murabak Ladies Sports Academy -Blitz chess tournament on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. GM Kateryna Lagno of Russia clinched the title with 8.5 points. Woman National Master Rowelyn … Continue reading GM Katerina Lagno Wins 7th Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Blitz in Abu Dhabi