Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso Inter-Barangay Chess Team Tournament
by Marlon Bernardino The Barangay 449 squad reigned supreme in the Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso Inter-Barangay Rapid Chess Team Tournament held September 8, 2025 at the Coleseo de Manila, Vistas Street in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Playing for Barangay 449 Chess Team were Board 1 GM candidate Ronald Dableo (5.0 points), Board 2 Samson Chhiu … Continue reading Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso Inter-Barangay Chess Team Tournament
James Padua Wins Marikina Rapid Chess Championship
by Marlon Bernardino James Padua won the Barangka Rapid Chess Tournament held 7th September 2025 at the Barangka Elementary School in Marikina City, Philippines. Padua, tied for first place with John Narito at 6.0 points apiece. With the higher tiebreak points, Padua took the title while Narito finished second. Time control was 15 minutes plus … Continue reading James Padua Wins Marikina Rapid Chess Championship
FIDE Grand Swiss Starts in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Round one of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss ended with a high number of draws in the Open section. By contrast, the Women’s Grand Swiss delivered early drama as several top seeds were upset by lower-rated opponents. The first games of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss started at 3 PM local time in Samarkand. Now … Continue reading FIDE Grand Swiss Starts in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
University of the Philippines Wins Quezon City Grand Finals
By Marlon Bernardino The varsity chess team members of the University of the Philippines won the Quezon City -Wide chess team tournament (Grand finals, Battle of the District Champions) held August 30, 2025 at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City, Philippines. Francis Apollo “Kiko” Magpily, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) bannered the Barangay … Continue reading University of the Philippines Wins Quezon City Grand Finals
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission Meets in Fujairah, UAE
The FIDE Arbiters Commission, headed by Chairman Ivan Syrovy, held a meeting 1st September 2025 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates during the Fujairah Global Masters tournament there. Clockwise from left are Fujairah Board Member Ibrahim Jalal, FIDE Management Board COO Sava Stoisavljevic, Fujairah Manager Mohamed Abdulghani, Arbiters Commission Secretary Nebojsa Baralic, Chairman Ivan Syrovy, Fujairah … Continue reading FIDE Arbiters’ Commission Meets in Fujairah, UAE
Pranav Venkatesh clinches Fujairah Global Superstars
Top 3 in Superstars: 3rd GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (MEX) 6/9, 1st GM Pranav Venkatesh 7/9 and 2nd GM Brandon Jacobson (USA) 6/9 | Photo: Anna Shtourman by Shahid Ahmed – 02/09/2025 GM Pranav Venkatesh defeated GM Alan Pichot (ESP) to win Fujairah Global Superstars 2025 convincingly. In an equal rook and many pawns endgame, Pichot … Continue reading Pranav Venkatesh clinches Fujairah Global Superstars
Join Asian Youth Chess Championships 20-30 Nov 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand
The Bangapi Chess Club in cooperation with the Thailand Chess Association and under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has the honor of inviting all Asian National Chess Federations to participate in the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships to be organized in Bangkok, Thailand from 20th (arrival) … Continue reading Join Asian Youth Chess Championships 20-30 Nov 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand
Fujairah Global Chess: Pranav V and Sanan Sjugirov share the lead at midpoint
The inaugural Fujairah Global Chess Championship 2025 has passed its midpoint. After five exciting rounds, leaders have emerged in all three groups: Superstars, Masters, and Open. In the Superstars section, India’s GM Pranav V and Hungary’s GM Sanan Sjugirov are joint leaders with 4 points each. Close behind on 3.5 points are Azerbaijan’s GM Aydin … Continue reading Fujairah Global Chess: Pranav V and Sanan Sjugirov share the lead at midpoint
2025 Oceania Junior and Youth Chess Championships in Brisbane, Australia
Churchie Chess on behalf of the Oceania Chess Confederation, and FIDE have the honour to invite all Oceania National Chess Federations and associated members to participate in the 2025 Oceania Juniot anf Youth Chess Championships to be held 13th to the 17th December 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Divisions: 14 Divisions in total consisting of 7 in Each … Continue reading 2025 Oceania Junior and Youth Chess Championships in Brisbane, Australia
Johnny Carzano Wins TBSI FIDE-Rapid Open Chess Tournament
Johnny Wellem Carzano emerged as champion of the TBSI, Inc. FIDE-Rapid Open Chess Tournament held August 25, 2025 at the Tangub City Global College, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Carzano finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with 6.5 points from six wins and one draw to clinch the title and the P6,000 cash prize. Carzano … Continue reading Johnny Carzano Wins TBSI FIDE-Rapid Open Chess Tournament