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Olympic Esports Games 2025

- Abundo 28 Oct, 2024

The International Olympic Committee Session has officially decided to create the Olympic Esports Games, with the inaugural event set to take place in 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This decision was endorsed unanimously at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris marking a significant step towards a transformative era for Olympic Esports on the … Continue reading Olympic Esports Games 2025

Qatar Masters Open Set 2-13 December 2024

- Abundo 28 Oct, 2024

The Qatar Masters 2024 will be held 2-13 December 2024 in Doha, Qatar Chess Association president Mohd. Al-Mudahka (left) announced. The event will be held in two groups, Open A for players rated 2300 and above, and Open B for players rated below 2300. A total of $108,650 in cash prizes shall be at stake. … Continue reading Qatar Masters Open Set 2-13 December 2024

IIEE Metro South Regains IIEE Metro Manila Region Crown

- Abundo 27 Oct, 2024

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) Metro South Chapter (MSC) regained the championship in the annual tournament held 26th October 2024 at the IIEE National Building in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. In photo with 2024 MMR Champion IIEE MSC are from left Evaristo Tizon, Allan Alvarez, Dion Urbina, Philipp Salvador, Patrick Earl Florendo, Ely … Continue reading IIEE Metro South Regains IIEE Metro Manila Region Crown

OCA set to establish Asian Games Esports Festival

- Abundo 23 Oct, 2024

The Olympic Council of Asia will launch the Asian Games Esports Festival to reflect the growing popularity of electronic sports in the continent and the world.   The decision was taken at the 85th OCA Executive Board meeting held online on Sunday, June 30 and followed a proposal by the Chair of the OCA Esports … Continue reading OCA set to establish Asian Games Esports Festival

Registration in Full Swing for $25,000 Asian Amateur Chess Championship

- Abundo 23 Oct, 2024

Registration is going on for the $25,000 Asian Amateur Chess Championship scheduled 14-23 December 2024 at the Danat Hotel in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The Al Ain Chess Club and Mind Games, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), FIDE and UAE Chess Federation, has the honor to invite all Asian National Chess … Continue reading Registration in Full Swing for $25,000 Asian Amateur Chess Championship

Herbert Arios Wins Seoul Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament

- Abundo 22 Oct, 2024

Herbert Arios won the Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament held October 20, 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Arios tied for first and second places with Kim Hyo Seong at 6 points apiece in the blitz time control event organized by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers … Continue reading Herbert Arios Wins Seoul Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament

FM David Elorta Wins Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Chess Tournament

- Abundo 20 Oct, 2024

FIDE Master David Elorta emerged as the champion in the 72nd National Convention (NATCON) Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Open Rapid Chess Tournament held October 19, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay City, Philippines. FM Elorta, who plays for the Manila Indios Bravos in the Professional Chess … Continue reading FM David Elorta Wins Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Chess Tournament

IM Uskov, WFM Mukherjee win Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Chess Championships

- Abundo 19 Oct, 2024

Chief Arbiter IA Patrick Lee (left) awards blitz medals. From left are IM Amilal Munkhdalai (best u18) of Mongolia, bronze medalist IM Michael Concio Jr of Philippines, gold medalist IM Artem Uskov of Russia playing under FIDE flag, silver medalist IM Dau Khuong Duy of Vietnam, IM S Aswath of India (best u16) and tournament … Continue reading IM Uskov, WFM Mukherjee win Asian Juniors and Girls Blitz Chess Championships

GM Grebnev and WIM Shukhman win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships

- Abundo 19 Oct, 2024

Chief Arbiter IA Patrick Lee (left) awards trophies and medals in standard chess. From left are IM Artem Uskov of Russia (best u16) playing under FIDE flag, silver medalist IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia, gold medalist GM Aleksey Grebnev, bronze medalist IM S. Aswath of India, Charles Chong (best u18) of Philippines and tournament coordinator … Continue reading GM Grebnev and WIM Shukhman win Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships

Aswath and Amilal Within Striking Distance in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini in Close Second in Girls

- Abundo 18 Oct, 2024

IM S. Aswath of India (above left) crushed the Sicilian defense of IM Artem Uskov of Russia (right), playing under FIDE flag, in 44 moves to remain in close second with 6 points before facing solo leader GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia, playing under FIDE flag, in the exciting final round. Aswath sacrified his Rooks … Continue reading Aswath and Amilal Within Striking Distance in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini in Close Second in Girls