Sourath, Mikheeva Win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships in Sri Lanka
Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher awards trophies to FM Biswas Sourath of India and WFM Galina Mikheeva of Russia for winning the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships, respectively. A record 93 juniors and 72 girls from 13 countries participated in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships held 25 June to 4 … Continue reading Sourath, Mikheeva Win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships in Sri Lanka
Tight Race in Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Chess Federation president Luxman Wijesuriya welcomes Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher to the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championship in Sri Lanka. The Asian Junior Chess Championships 2025 is taking place in Sri Lanka from 25th June to 4th July 2025 at 5-star Citrus Resort Hotel with the participation of … Continue reading Tight Race in Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships in Sri Lanka
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Arabic Held 16-20 June 2025
The 190th Internet-Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized by the Asian Chess Federation under the auspices of FIDE, and held via Zoom from 16th to 20th June 2025. The lecturer was IA/IO Mahdi Abdulrahim (UAE), a FIDE Lecturer, Chairman of ACF Arbiters Commission, and the language of seminar was Arabic. The opening session was attended … Continue reading FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Arabic Held 16-20 June 2025
Gumila Wins Antipolo City Youth Rapid Chess Tournament
Narciso Gumila Jr. won the Antipolo City Youth Chess Club Inc. Chess Tournament on June 20, 2025 at the Waltermart, L. Sumulong Memorial Circle, Antipolo City, Philippines. Gumila tied for first places with Marikina’s Salvador “Bobby dela Paz” at 6.0 points each. The tournament was a Rapid chess event with 15 minutes plus 3 seconds … Continue reading Gumila Wins Antipolo City Youth Rapid Chess Tournament
Praggnanandhaa R wins UzChess Cup 2025 Masters
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa emerged as the winner of the UzChess Cup 2025, edging out Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a thrilling tiebreaker. The Indian GM took home the $20,000 first prize and extended his lead in the FIDE Circuit 2025 standings. The second edition of the UzChess Cup took place at the “Panaram’s” Hotel in … Continue reading Praggnanandhaa R wins UzChess Cup 2025 Masters
3×3 (Tatluhan) Rapid Chess Tournament Set July 6th in Philippines
The 3×3 (Tatluhan) Rapid Chess Tournament 2050 and below average rating is slated this Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Robinsons Galleria, Edsa Corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Laurence Wilfred “Larry” Dumadag and Einnar Marc “Bino” Reyes are organizing the event in cooperation with Alex Dinoy and Alfredo Chay. A total cash purse worth … Continue reading 3×3 (Tatluhan) Rapid Chess Tournament Set July 6th in Philippines
Elwin Retanal Wins Saudi Rapid Chess Tournament
National Master Elwin Retanal topped the 2nd Only Move International FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament held 27-28 June 2025 at the Alfaisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Retanal, the 1997 Philippine Junior chess champion, who hails from Minglanilla, Cebu finished the 7-round Swiss competition with a … Continue reading Elwin Retanal Wins Saudi Rapid Chess Tournament
IM Budhidharma and Femil top Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Championships
IM Nayaka Budhidharma of Indonesia and Chelladurai Femil of India topped the Asian Juniors and Girls blitz championship, respectively. FM Alekhine Nouri of the Philippines tied with Budhidharma at 6.5 points each. The Indonesian had the better tie break for gold as Nouri settled for silver. Rakhmatullaev of Uzbekistan followed with 6 points and the … Continue reading IM Budhidharma and Femil top Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Championships
Alekhine Nouri, Galina Mikheeva Win Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Championships
Sri Lanka Chess Federation president Luxman Wijesuriya makes the ceremonial moves opening the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships going on 25 June to 4 July 2025 in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka. FM Alekhine Nouri (photo above) of the Philippines topped the Asian Junior Rapid Chess Championship with 6.5 points out of 7 rounds. FM Mahendru … Continue reading Alekhine Nouri, Galina Mikheeva Win Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Championships
Asenso Ozamis Open chess tournament Set July 12 and 13
The Asenso Ozamis Open chess tournament gets underway on July 12 and 13, 2025 at the City Gymnasium in Ozamis City, Philippines. A total of P505,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs in three divisions of this National Chess Federation of the Philippines sanctioned tournament. The champion in the Open division will earn P50,000, … Continue reading Asenso Ozamis Open chess tournament Set July 12 and 13