Jing Fong Joash Chan wins 2nd SMU Chess Classic Rating Open 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 10/07/2025 Jing Fong Joash Chan (SGP), Ravi Krishna G, Vijay Rege and Stefanus Kf Phan (SGP) scored 7/9 each at 2nd SMU Chess Classic Rating 2025 held 16th to 21st June 2025 at the Singapore Management University School of Economics in Singapore. Jing won the tournament due to better tie-breaks. The remaining … Continue reading Jing Fong Joash Chan wins 2nd SMU Chess Classic Rating Open 2025
$100,000 Almaty Region Open Set 3-12 August 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 11/07/2025 Kazakhstan Chess Federation invites you to Almaty Region Open 2025 – Qonaev Cup. The tournament has three sections – Masters (> 2400), Challengers (>1900) and Open (<1900). The total prize fund is – US$ 100000, $78000 for Masters, $15000 for Challengers and $7000 for Open. The top three prizes are US$ … Continue reading $100,000 Almaty Region Open Set 3-12 August 2025
31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival starts 15th August 2025
by Rasika Ratnaparkhi – 04/07/2025 One of the world’s most prestigious chess festivals is back with its 31st edition! The crown jewel of the festival, Abu Dhabi Masters, is all set to take place from 15th to 24th August 2025 in Abu Dhabi. With a total prize fund of USD 55,500, the event promises to … Continue reading 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival starts 15th August 2025
Gukesh tops Super United Rapid 2025 with a 2937 performance
by Shahid Ahmed – 05/07/2025 The World Champion, D Gukesh topped SuperUnited Rapid 2025. Despite starting the tournament with a loss, he scored 14/16 in his next eight games. On the final day of Rapid, he started with a draw against Anish Giri (NED). Then he salvaged a draw versus Ivan Saric (CRO) who could … Continue reading Gukesh tops Super United Rapid 2025 with a 2937 performance
Shinya Kojima Wins Chubu Rapid Rating Open 2025 in Nagoya, Japan
L to R: 2nd Ryo Noda (JPN) 4/5, 1st IM Shinya Kojima (JPN) 5/5 and 3rd Teruomi Higashishiba (JPN) 4/5 by Sheldon Donaldson – 08/07/2025 IM Shinya Kojima, top seed of the tournament and Japan no.5won the tournament which took place in Nagoya, Japan scoring a perfect 5/5. Ryo Noda (JPN) and Teruomi Higashishiba (JPN) … Continue reading Shinya Kojima Wins Chubu Rapid Rating Open 2025 in Nagoya, Japan
192nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar
The 192nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 27th to 29th June 2025. It was organized by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abundo, Casto (UAE) and the Assistant Lecturer was IA/IO Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), FIDE Lecturer. The Language of the Seminar was English. Twenty (20) arbiters … Continue reading 192nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar
Xiao Tong and Li Xueyi Are 2025 Chinese Champions
GM Xiao Tong and WGM Li Xueyi won the Open and Women’s sections of the 2025 Chinese National Championships, respectively, securing their first national titles. The 2025 edition of the Chinese Championship—held for the 17th consecutive year in Hou Yifan’s hometown of Xinghua, Jiangsu, from June 26 to July 3—adopted an 11-round Swiss system format, … Continue reading Xiao Tong and Li Xueyi Are 2025 Chinese Champions
Asian Children Shine in FIDE World Cup U8, 10, 12
The FIDE World Cup for Under 8, 10, and 12 categories in Batumi, Georgia has come to a close. After nine days of intense battles over the chessboard, champions emerged in all six sections. Open U-8 1st place: Omer Taha Dede (Türkiye)2nd place: Mikhail Ev. Markov (FIDE)3rd place: Adinur Adilbek (Kazakhstan) Girls U-8 1st place: Alisha Bissaliyeva (Kazakhstan)2nd place: Varvara … Continue reading Asian Children Shine in FIDE World Cup U8, 10, 12
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