Autism Talks and Chess Without Borders at FIDE Infinite Chess
On 6 April 2025, a special meeting took place in Almaty as part of the Asian Zonal Championship 3.4 – Autism Talks: Inspiring Stories from Parents of Special Children. The central focus of the event was the FIDE Infinite Chess project, implemented in Kazakhstan with support from the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) and the International … Continue reading Autism Talks and Chess Without Borders at FIDE Infinite Chess
31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Slated 15-24 August 2025
Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Organizing Committee has the honor of inviting players to take part in the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, an annual event that will be held from 15th until 24th August 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Slated 15-24 August 2025
IM Aldiyar Ansat, WIM Afruza Khamdamova Lead Zone 3.4 Men’s & Women’s Zonals
IM Aldiyar Ansat of Kazakhstan and WIM Afruza Khamdamova of Uzbekistan grabbed solo lead after seven rounds of the Men’s and Women’s Zone 3.4 Zonals, respectively, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Three men follow with 5.5 points each, namely IM Saparmyrat Atabayev of Turkmenistan, GM Alisher Suleymenov of Kazakhstan and GM Abdimalik Abdisalimov of Uzbekistan. The top … Continue reading IM Aldiyar Ansat, WIM Afruza Khamdamova Lead Zone 3.4 Men’s & Women’s Zonals
IIEE-PSME Quezon City Wins in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines
The Institute of Electrical Engineers (IIEE) and Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers team of Quezon City (QC) Simba’s Tribe emerged as winner in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) season 5 All-Filipino Cup. The Simba’s team beat the Mindoro Tamaraws 16-5 and edged the Zamboanga Sultans 11.5-9.5. In photo are: (seated from left) … Continue reading IIEE-PSME Quezon City Wins in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines
Ju Wenjun Wins Game 3, Ties Women’s World Championship Match
World Champion Ju Wenjun equalized the score in Game 3 of the FIDE Women’s World Championship, redeeming her endgame blunder in Game 2 with precise and elegant play today. In a battle that lasted over five hours and 87 moves, Tan Zhongyi blundered on move 60, allowing Ju to seize the advantage and play an … Continue reading Ju Wenjun Wins Game 3, Ties Women’s World Championship Match
183rd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar
The 183rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 14th to 16th March 2025 under the auspices of FIDE and organized by the Asian Chess Federation supported by the Planning and Development Commission. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abundo, Casto (UAE), FIDE Lecturer, and the Assistant Lecturer was IA Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), … Continue reading 183rd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar
Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on April 27
Season 2 of the Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament reels off on April 27 at the Victoria Sports (VS) Tower 2, 799 EDSA South Triangle, Quezon City, Philippines. The champion will earn P10,000 plus trophy, accommodation at VS hotel and one month premiere membership. The second placer will get P3,000 plus trophy, accommodation … Continue reading Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on April 27
University of Madras Wins All India Inter University Women 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 05/04/2025 University of Madras scored an unbeaten 9/10 to win All India Inter Zonal Inter University Women Chess Tournament 2025. The defending champion, Adamas University scored 8/10 to secure second place. Their only loss of the event was against the eventual champion, University of Madras in the penultimate round by 2.5-1.5. … Continue reading University of Madras Wins All India Inter University Women 2025
Watch Live Broadcast of Women’s World Championship Match Game 2
Watch live game of Women’s World Championship Match Game 2 on official site with running commentary by Evgenij Miroshnichenko and Xu Yi.
Ju and Tan begin title rematch with draw
The FIDE Women’s World Championship Match 2025 began today at 15:00 local time in Shanghai, China. Ju Wenjun had the White pieces, while Tan Zhongyi, playing with black, steered the game into the Sicilian Defence. After 39 moves, with no major fireworks, the game concluded in a logical draw. Yesterday was a packed media day … Continue reading Ju and Tan begin title rematch with draw