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178th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

- Abundo 22 Feb, 2025

The 178th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 29th January to 2nd February 2025 under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abdulrahim, Mahdi (UAE), FIDE Lecturer. The Language of the Seminar was Arabic. Eighteen (18) arbiters from six (6) national chess federations (ALG, … Continue reading 178th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

Oceania Chess Confederation Holds Online Meeting

- Abundo 21 Feb, 2025

Zone 3.6 President Shaun Press held an online meeting of the active Oceania Chess Confederation today, 21st February 2025, via Zoom. Oceania recently held its Zonal chess championships. See GM Temur Kuybokarov and WGM July Ryjanova Top Oceania Zone 3.6 Zonals. Oceania is composed of the following federations: Australia, Fiji, Guam, Nauru, New Caledonia, New … Continue reading Oceania Chess Confederation Holds Online Meeting

$15,000 Zone 3.3 Zonals Set 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

- Abundo 20 Feb, 2025

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. The top two … Continue reading $15,000 Zone 3.3 Zonals Set 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Asians Lead After Rd 2 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco

- Abundo 20 Feb, 2025

The second round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix featured tense positional battles across the boards, with most games concluding in calm draws. However, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the game between Sarasadat Khademalsharieh and Harika Dronavalli, where a single blunder cost Black a crucial half-point. As this is still the early phase … Continue reading Asians Lead After Rd 2 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Monaco

$80,000 Asian Individual Chess Championship 6-16 May 2025 in Al Ain, UAE

- Abundo 19 Feb, 2025

The UAE Chess Federation and Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE invite Asian National Federations to participate in the Asian Individual Chess Championships (Open and Women’s) from 6th (arrival) to 16th May (departure) 2025 in Al Ain, UAE. The top ten (10) from the 2025 … Continue reading $80,000 Asian Individual Chess Championship 6-16 May 2025 in Al Ain, UAE

Western Asia Youth Chess Championship 20-29 April 2025 in Tajikistan

- Abundo 19 Feb, 2025

The Tajikistan Chess Federation and Group of Companies “KOINOTI NAV”, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, invite national chess federations in the region to participate in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship and Western Asia Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships, which will be held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This event will be … Continue reading Western Asia Youth Chess Championship 20-29 April 2025 in Tajikistan

$20,000 Zone 3.4 Zonals for Men and Women 1-10 April 2025 in Kazakhstan

- Abundo 19 Feb, 2025

The Kazakhstan Chess Federation on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and International Chess Federation (FIDE) has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations of Zone 3.4 affiliated with FIDE to participate in the Asian Zonal Chess Championships 2025 (Men & Women) Zone 3.4 which will be held from 1 – 10 April … Continue reading $20,000 Zone 3.4 Zonals for Men and Women 1-10 April 2025 in Kazakhstan

Record Participation of 1,260 Players in Mongolian Youth Chess Championship

- Abundo 18 Feb, 2025

A record number of 1,260 boys and girls participated in the Mongolian National Youth Chess Championship held 10-16 February 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The event was organized by the Mongolian Chess Federation to select official representatives to the World and Continental youth chess championships. Visit chess-results.com for girls and boys round by round results and … Continue reading Record Participation of 1,260 Players in Mongolian Youth Chess Championship

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 1-5 April 2025 in Almaty, Kazakhstan

- Abundo 17 Feb, 2025

The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, in collaboration with the President of Zone 3.4 of FIDE, is organizing an International FIDE Arbiter Seminar from 1 to 5 April 2025 in Almaty. The Seminar will be led by International Arbiter and FIDE Lecturer Ashot Vardapetyan (above right). Assisting will be International Arbiter and FIDE Lecturer Khusan Turdialiev (above … Continue reading FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 1-5 April 2025 in Almaty, Kazakhstan

IM Chito Garma Wins 5th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament 

- Abundo 17 Feb, 2025

IM Chito Garma defeated Lennon Hart Salgados in the sixth and final round to win the 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament on 16th February 2025 at the Robinson Metro East in Pasig City, Philippines. In photo are, from left, lawyer Aldwin Alegre, IM Chito Danilo Garma and IA/FST/FA Rudy Listana Ibañez. Garma prevailed … Continue reading IM Chito Garma Wins 5th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament