Magpily Wins Philippine National Women’s Luzon Eliminations
Franiel Angela Magpily of Makati City downed Lyn Getubig of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in the seventh round then halved the point with Rohanisah Buto of Cainta, Rizal in the eighth and final round to win the Philippine National Elimination Women’s Division-Luzon Leg on August 25,2025 at the Robinsons Magnolia, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. In photo … Continue reading Magpily Wins Philippine National Women’s Luzon Eliminations
GM Daniel Quizon Wins 4th Edition Eduardo B. Basilonia Touchmove Open Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament
Grandmaster Daniel Quizon of Dasmarinas, Cavite won the 4th Eduardo B. Basilonia Touchmove Open Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament held August 24 at the atrium SM City in Roxas City, Capiz Province, Philippines. In the photo for simultaneous ceremonial moves are, from left, GM Daniel Quizon, GM John Paul Gomez, Capiz’s first-ever National Master Francis Jocson, … Continue reading GM Daniel Quizon Wins 4th Edition Eduardo B. Basilonia Touchmove Open Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament
Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Top World Youth U-16 Olympiad in Colombia
The city of Barranquilla has written a new chapter in the history of international chess. From August 16 to 23, 2025, the Colombian Caribbean capital became the heart of the chess world, hosting the U-16 World Youth Chess Olympiad—an unforgettable event that brought together more than 45 delegations from five continents. For eight days, the … Continue reading Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Top World Youth U-16 Olympiad in Colombia
GM Denis Lazavik of Belarus Wins 31st Abu Dhabi Festival Masters
GM Denis Lazavik of Belarus topped the 31st Abu Dhabi Festival Masters tournament in a tie at 7 points each with four others, namely GMs Zeng Chongsheng of China, Arkadij Naiditsch of Bulgaria, Aleksey Grebnev of Russia and IM Maksim Tsaruk of Belarus. In photo are, from left, Faisal Al Marzouqi Abudhabi, Abu Dhabi Chess … Continue reading GM Denis Lazavik of Belarus Wins 31st Abu Dhabi Festival Masters
GM Zeng Chongsheng of China Maintains Solo Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters
GM Zeng Chongsheng of China used the Catalan Opening to draw with compatriot GM Xue Haowen in 17 moves and maintain solo lead with 5.5 points after 6 rounds of the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Masters at the Radison Blu Hotel in Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Xue and five others are in second … Continue reading GM Zeng Chongsheng of China Maintains Solo Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters
Touchmove Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tournament Starts August 24 in Roxas City, PHI
The Touchmove Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tournament starts August 24 at the atrium of SM City Mall in Roxas City, Philippines. The tournament will commence at 9 AM and will feature a time limit of fifteen minutes per player, with a 3-second increment. It will utilize a seven-round Swiss system format. The participating FIDE Masters … Continue reading Touchmove Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tournament Starts August 24 in Roxas City, PHI
Pasig and Quezon City top 1st PCAP Rated Open championship
by Marlon Bernardino The Pasig City King Pirates finished first with equal contribution of 6.5 each from the Individual champion IM Chito Garma, 2nd placer Omar Bagalasca, AGM Marc Labog, Kevin Arquero and Sherin Tiu to win the 1st PCAP Rated Open championship. The 2-day tournament was held August 16-17, 2025 at Estancia Mall, Pasig … Continue reading Pasig and Quezon City top 1st PCAP Rated Open championship
Asian and Americas Chess Federations sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Asian Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in the field of chess activities. The agreement was signed on August 18, 2025, in Barranquilla, Colombia, by President of the Confederation of Chess for the Americas Jose Carrillo Pujol (above left), and General … Continue reading Asian and Americas Chess Federations sign Memorandum of Understanding
GM Zeng Chonsheng of China Grabs Solo Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters
GM Zeng Chongsheng of China essayed the English Opening to beat IM Artiom Stribuk of Belarus in 68 moves and grab solo lead with 5 points after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Masters championship at the Radison Blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GM Xue Haowen, also of China, crushed the … Continue reading GM Zeng Chonsheng of China Grabs Solo Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters
GM Zeng, IM Stribuk Share Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters
Eighteen-year-old IM Artiom Stribuk of Belarus beat GM Igo Gorshtein of Israel while GM Zeng Chongsheng of China beat IM Jimmy Jublin of India to share the lead with 4 points each after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi Masters at the Radison blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Seven players trail … Continue reading GM Zeng, IM Stribuk Share Lead in Abu Dhabi Masters