Erbil Welcomes Asia’s Finest: The 2025 Senior Chess Championships Begin!
Erbil, Iraq – October 5, 2025: The Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 have officially begun in the vibrant city of Erbil, bringing together some of the continent’s most distinguished senior players for a celebration of strategy, skill, and sportsmanship. Hosted by the Iraqi Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and the … Continue reading Erbil Welcomes Asia’s Finest: The 2025 Senior Chess Championships Begin!
Asian Seniors Chess Championship Starts in Erbil, Iraq
Hon. Rebar Ahmed Khalid (left), Minister of Interior of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and WGM Strutinkaia, Galina of Russia (right), play a friendly game at the opening of the Asian Seniors Chess Championship. The Asian Seniors Chess Championship opened today with 45 players from 12 countries participating, namely Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … Continue reading Asian Seniors Chess Championship Starts in Erbil, Iraq
Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong China Chess Federation (HKCCF) is honoured to invite chess players from all member federations of Eastern Asia Zone 3.3 & Zone 3.5 to participate in the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championship 2025 (with direct titles & norms) from the 22nd December 2025 (arrival) and departure on 30th December 2025. The … Continue reading Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
Iniyan P wins Indian Chess Championship 2025
Panneerselvam Iniyan emerged as the winner of the 2025 Indian Chess Championship, edging out Goutham Krishna on tiebreak to claim his maiden national title. The 62nd National Chess Championship, an 11-round Swiss tournament with classical time control, took place at Vignan University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from September 21 to October 1. Although the event did not … Continue reading Iniyan P wins Indian Chess Championship 2025
Kazakhstan triumphs in World Cadets with overall team victory
From September 19 to 30, 2025, Almaty became the epicenter of world chess, hosting the World Cadet Chess Championship (U8–U12) at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace. The event brought together 842 young players from 88 countries, including 229 representatives from all 20 regions of Kazakhstan. The competition was held over 11 rounds under the Swiss … Continue reading Kazakhstan triumphs in World Cadets with overall team victory
3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities Slated December in Philippines
The City of Tagaytay, under the auspices of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, is pleased to invite all National Federations in FIDE Zones 3.1 to 3.8 to participate in the 3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities (Open/Women and Juniors/Girls) from 1st December (arrival) to 8th December … Continue reading 3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities Slated December in Philippines
Asian Chess Federation Sets Webinar How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager
A panoramic view of the well organized Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong, which broadcast games live from the newly FIDE-endorsed electronic scoresheets (photo below). Asian Chess Federation shall organize a webinar on How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager in English language during the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2025. … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation Sets Webinar How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager
Winners crowned at FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
For five days, Lima became the world’s chess capital. The Peruvian capital hosted the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, bringing together brightest young chess talents. In an atmosphere of intensity and high expectations, the clock ticked as fast as the plays unfolded, demanding not only creativity from the players but also absolute composure under pressure. … Continue reading Winners crowned at FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
Wang Hao and Hou Yifan Triumph at 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China
Grandmasters Wang Hao and Hou Yifan emerged victorious in the Open and Women’s sections of the chess competition at the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China. The Jiangsu team won the team event, while Shandong and Hebei took silver and bronze, respectively. The chess competition at the 15th National Games, the highest-level … Continue reading Wang Hao and Hou Yifan Triumph at 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China
ACF and FIDE Ratify New Iraqi Chess Federation Statutes
The Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and International Chess Federation (FIDE) have ratified the new statutes of the Iraqi Chess Federation headed by President Dhafer, Abdul Ameer Madhloom. In a letter dated 27 September 2025, Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan stated: “Asian Chess Federation hereby ratifies the Statutes of Iraqi Chess … Continue reading ACF and FIDE Ratify New Iraqi Chess Federation Statutes