Don Tomas B. Mapua Centennial Eugene Torre Chess Cup Slated January 18, 2025
The Mapua University will be celebrating its 100th Year Founding Anniversary on January 25, 2025. To kick off the weeklong celebration, a Don Tomas B. Mapua Centennial chess cup dubbed as GM Eugene Torre rapid and blitz chess tournaments will be organized by Mapua Fil-Chi Alumni Association headed by its president Engr. Rudy Niu in … Continue reading Don Tomas B. Mapua Centennial Eugene Torre Chess Cup Slated January 18, 2025
World Blitz Championship: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share gold; Ju Wenjun triumphs in Women’s Blitz
The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship concluded with high drama, as Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Open title after an intense tiebreak match, while Ju Wenjun clinched the Women’s Blitz crown by defeating Lei Tingjie in the final. As Asia and Europe were celebrating the arrival of 2025, on the other side of … Continue reading World Blitz Championship: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share gold; Ju Wenjun triumphs in Women’s Blitz
IM Yu Tian Poh Wins 16th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2024
International Master (IM) Yu Tian Poh of Malaysia won the 16th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2024 Chess Championship held December 23-27, 2024 at the UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Georgetown) in Malaysia. Yu Tian Poh’s performance was highlighted by impressive victories against strong contenders, Vishant Naidu Patini of Malaysia (Round 1), AIM … Continue reading IM Yu Tian Poh Wins 16th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2024
11-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas Wins 35th International Chess Festival U1800 in Poland
Nika Juris Nicolas, third from left, received her trophy as the champion of the 35th International Chess Festival held December 29, 2024 at the Galaxy Hotel in Krakow, Poland. A Grade 7 student at Victory Christian International School in Pasig City, Philippines, Nicolas (Elo 1635) topped the Open Under 1800 Category with an undefeated record … Continue reading 11-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas Wins 35th International Chess Festival U1800 in Poland
Emirati Tops Asian Amateur Chess Championship U2000
The Asian Amateur Chess Championship came to a close 22nd December 2024 with colorful awards ceremonies at the Danat Al Ain Resort Hotel in Al Ain, UAE. The event was organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club (AMGC) under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. With Emirati medalists in … Continue reading Emirati Tops Asian Amateur Chess Championship U2000
5th Djerba Chess Festival slated 15 to 23 February, 2025 in Djerba, Tunisia
The fifth edition of the Djerba Chess Festival will take place from 15 to 23 February, 2025, on the ‘island of dreams’, Djerba, in Tunisia. The start of the Djerba Chess Festival, five years ago, was marked by the presence and support of legends Judit Polgar and Anatoly Karpov. The main feature of the Festival is the … Continue reading 5th Djerba Chess Festival slated 15 to 23 February, 2025 in Djerba, Tunisia
Join Online FIDE International Organizers’ Seminar 27-30 December 2024
Asian Chess Federation invites National Chess Federations to join the Online FIDE International Organizers’ Seminar 27-30 December 2024. Learn How to Organize Chess Tournaments and steps necessary for the International Organizers’ title and the new Associate and Premier Organizers’ titles. Register at https://forms.gle/sY5oHEUuGVEL1bae9
Fierce Fight In Last Round of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE
With no solo leader in all categories, a fierce fight is expected in the last round of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. In the penultimate round, local bet CM Saeed Laily Mohamed of the UAE … Continue reading Fierce Fight In Last Round of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE
Master Merano Chess Club Rapid Tournament in Laguna, Philippines
The Master Merano Chess Club Inc. (MMCCI) will hold its first chess tournament on December 22, 2024 at St. Francis 10 Subdivision Covered Court, Brgy. San Antonio, Binan City, Laguna, Philippines. According to spokesperson Samivin Delos Santos, the one day rapid tournament, 7 round swiss system format is open to all NCFP 1950 and below. … Continue reading Master Merano Chess Club Rapid Tournament in Laguna, Philippines
Tight Race in Homestretch of Asian Amateur Chess Championship
Four players share the lead in the homestretch of the 9-round Asian Amateur Chess Championship Men Under2000 at the Danat Al Ain Resort in Al Ain, UAE, organized by the Al Ain Mind Games and Chess Club under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. Umarov, Mukhammadrizo of Uzbekistan beat erstwhile solo leader … Continue reading Tight Race in Homestretch of Asian Amateur Chess Championship