Asian Zonal Qualifiers to FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup
Zonals are scheduled in Asia’s eight Zones. The 2025 Asian Individual Championship will also qualify ten places to the FIDE World Cup and two places to the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The 77th Russian Championship 2024 (open) and the 74th Russian Women’s Championship 2024 were announced as qualification tournaments for the FIDE World Cup and … Continue reading Asian Zonal Qualifiers to FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
FIDE has announced that the 2025 edition of the FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 15, 2025. This will be the first time the prestigious event is hosted in Uzbekistan, a country with a rich chess heritage and rapidly growing influence in the global … Continue reading FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Zone 3.1 Zonals 7-16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
The Iraqi Chess Federation on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations of Zone 3.1 affiliated with FIDE to participate in the Asian Zonal Chess Championships 2025 (Men & Women) Zone 3.1 which will be held from 7 – 16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq. … Continue reading Zone 3.1 Zonals 7-16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship
Read The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship – ESPN. In photo, Singapore Chess Federation’s CEO Kevin Goh makes the ceremonial first move in the Game 8 of the World Chess Championship. Maria Emelianova/FIDE In May 2024, chess really wasn’t a mainstream sport in Singapore. As they were considering a bid to … Continue reading The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship
21st Caspian International Chess Tournament 10-18 February 2025 in Gilan, Iran
The “21st Caspian Cup” will be held from 10th of February (arrival) till 18th of February (departure) 2025 in Rasht, Gilan, Iran. The competition will be organized by Gilan Chess Association under the auspices of Chess Federation of I.R. Iran. The categories are as below: • Category A Master tournament- for Masters (GM, IM, WGM … Continue reading 21st Caspian International Chess Tournament 10-18 February 2025 in Gilan, Iran
GM Eugene Torre Conferred Doctor of Science Degree Honoris Causa
Eugene Torre, Asia’s first Grandmaster, (fourth from left) was conferred the Doctor of Science degree honoris causa from the Mapua University during its 17th Commencement Exercises held at the Philippine International Convention Center. Torre was the guest of honor and commencement speaker of the event, which recognized his exceptional contributions to the field of chess … Continue reading GM Eugene Torre Conferred Doctor of Science Degree Honoris Causa
Vladimir Lait tops Don Tomas Mapua Centennial Chess Cup
Vladimir Lait (fifth from left) swept the Don Tomas Mapua Centennial Chess Cup presents GM Eugene Torre Rapid Tournament held January 18, 2025 at the Mapua Gymnasium in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Lait, a Grade 12 student of Mapua University scored perfect 7.0 points to receive the champion purse of P10,000 for first place. The Pasig … Continue reading Vladimir Lait tops Don Tomas Mapua Centennial Chess Cup
Begonia Open Chess Tournament 8-10 March 2025
The 2025 Begonia tournament will be held in Ballarat (AUS) from 8th to the 10th of March, 2025. Full details are available from the website: Begonia Open Chess
2025 Sydney International Open 23rd – 27th April
The Rooty Hill Chess Club Presents the Return of the: 2025 Sydney International Open Three Classical Divisions: Sydney International Open – Championships (NORM EVENT) Sydney International Open – Challengers Sydney International Open – Contenders One Blitz Event: Sydney International Open – Blitz Visit official site:2025 Sydney International Open – Wednesday 23rd April – Sunday 27th … Continue reading 2025 Sydney International Open 23rd – 27th April
Doeberl Cup Scheduled 17-21 April 2025 in Canberra, Australia
The O2C Doeberl Cup – Australia’s Premier Grand Prix Chess Tournament Since 1963 is scheduled 17-21 April in Canberra, Australia. Register at https://www.doeberlcup.com.au/register.html