Mohammed Al-Masoudi wins the presidency of the Saudi Chess Federation until 2028
Mohammed Al-Masoudi will head the Chess Federation, with a broad membership of Dr. Ali Al-Dalbahi as Vice President, Dr. Khaled Al-Maliki, Dr. Muhammad Al-Tamimi, Dr. Nasser Al-Nafie, Muhammad Al-Dahimi, Najla Bin Hijna, Samia Al-Essa, Abdullah Al-Baqmi, and Abdulaziz Al-Hafi. Four lists had competed for the presidency of the Saudi Chess Federation, 2 of which were … Continue reading Mohammed Al-Masoudi wins the presidency of the Saudi Chess Federation until 2028
Chester Neil Reyes Wins 2025 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge
Chester Neil Reyes emerged as the champion in the 2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge Open Division held February 2, 2025 at the ICI College, Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. Reyes, who plays for the University of Santo Tomas chess team under the tutelage of coach GM candidate Ronald Dableo and GM Darwin Laylo, pocketed … Continue reading Chester Neil Reyes Wins 2025 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge
NM Marlon Bernardino Wins Dugout 1594 Chess Tournament
National Master (NM) Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. emerged as the champion in the Dugout 1594 Armageddon 8 Rapid Chess Tournament last Friday, January 31, 2024 at the Dugout 1594 Restaurant E.Rodriguez, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. In photo are, from left, IIEE National Past President Engr. Allan Anthony Alvarez, NM Romeo Alcodia (Runner-Up Place), NM … Continue reading NM Marlon Bernardino Wins Dugout 1594 Chess Tournament
Zone 3.3 Zonal Championships Set 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The Mongolian Chess Federation (MCF) under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE has the honor to invite all Chess Federations in Zone 3.3 affiliated to FIDE to participate in the Asia Zone 3.3 Chess Championships 2025 Open and Women from 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Download Zone 3_3 … Continue reading Zone 3.3 Zonal Championships Set 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Zone 3.2 Zonal Championships Set 10-19 March 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, on behalf of the Zone 3.2 President, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, invites all member federations of Asian Zone 3.2 affiliated with FIDE and Asian Chess Federation to participate in the Asian Zonal (Zone 3.2) Chess Championships Open & Women’s from 10th to 19th March 2025 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. … Continue reading Zone 3.2 Zonal Championships Set 10-19 March 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
OCA approves Bahrain to host Asian Youth Games 2025 after Uzbekistan withdraws
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the Asian Youth Games 2025 will be held in Bahrain after Uzbekistan withdrew as host. An online meeting of the OCA Executive Board on Monday, December 2, heard that the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan had sent a letter to the OCA saying they were unable to … Continue reading OCA approves Bahrain to host Asian Youth Games 2025 after Uzbekistan withdraws
Eivanne Jacob Cruz Wins Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament
Eivanne Jacob Cruz scored a crucial win over Romnick Pillos in the sixth and final round to claim the championship of the Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament over the 25-26 January 2025 weekend at the Met Live, Metro Park, EDSA Extension corner Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. in Pasay City, Philippines. After halving the point … Continue reading Eivanne Jacob Cruz Wins Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament
Jerome Villanueva Wins 1st GMG Rapid Chess Tournament
Jerome Villanueva reigned supreme in the the 1st GMG Chess Club (Non-Master Open) Tournament 2025 sponsored by Coach NM Gerald Ferriol January 25, 2025 at the Checkpoint Mall in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. In photo are, from left, Mr. Ernie Gonzales, Mr. Jerome Villanueva (Champion) and Coach NM Gerald Ferriol. Villanueva, who plays for PCAP’s … Continue reading Jerome Villanueva Wins 1st GMG Rapid Chess Tournament
Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Ozamis City Chess Tournament
Johnny Wellem Carzano emerged as the champion in the Gambit Masters Chess Tournament 2025 on January 25, 2025 at the Arabia’s Residence, Carmen Annex in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. The Tangub City chess wizard Carzano rode on a blistering start as he hurdled his first three opponents – Quinn Zian Yongod, Paul Benedict Arapoc … Continue reading Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Ozamis City Chess Tournament
New Zealand Chess Championship Congress Winners
Overall, this was the largest NZ Chess Championship Congress ever held with a total of 637 entries across all categories which included the NZ Championships, Major Open Championships, NZ Rapid Championships, NZ Lightning ( Blitz) and NZ Junior Championships. The Congress was officially opened by visiting British Chess Champion GM Gawain Jones on 02 January. Tied … Continue reading New Zealand Chess Championship Congress Winners