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
12th Indian National Amateur Chess Championships 2025
West Bengal dominates the field, Vedant Ghadge scores a perfect 9/9 by Shahid Ahmed – 02/04/2025 The twelfth edition of National Amateur Chess Championships 2025 witnessed a total participation of 450 players from various states, union territories and units across India. Six new champions were crowned in six different rating categories. They are: Vedant Ghadge … Continue reading 12th Indian National Amateur Chess Championships 2025
Favorites Take Early Lead in Asian Zonal 3.4
On 2 April 2025, the Asian Zonal 3.4 Chess Championship – a qualifier for the World Cup – kicked off in Pavilions 7 and 8 of the Atakent Exhibition Centre in Almaty. The Asian Zone 3.4 includes six countries from the expanded Central Asian region: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. A … Continue reading Favorites Take Early Lead in Asian Zonal 3.4
2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival
JCI Senate Lipa is proud and excited to welcome you back for another thrilling chess experience! Building on the fantastic success of our inaugural event, we invite the chess community to join us for the 2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) “Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival” chess festivities, held once again in celebration of Lipa City’s Foundation … Continue reading 2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival
2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship opening ceremony
The official press conference and opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship took place today in Shanghai, set against a prestigious backdrop befitting such a significant event. At approximately 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, eagerly awaiting the start … Continue reading 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship opening ceremony