FIDE delegation visits Uzbekistan to inspect preparations for 46th Chess Olympiad
In early March, a FIDE delegation led by President Arkady Dvorkovich visited Uzbekistan as part of preparations for the 46th Chess Olympiad, which the country will host in 2026 in Silk Road International Exhibition Center, Samarkand. Upon arriving in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on March 6, the FIDE delegation participated in a session of the organizational … Continue reading FIDE delegation visits Uzbekistan to inspect preparations for 46th Chess Olympiad
Pranav and Shukhman win 2025 World Junior Championship in Montenegro
The 2025 World Junior Chess Championship concluded in Petrovac, Montenegro. Over the last thirteen days, almost two hundred and sixty boys and girls from sixty-seven countries competed for the prestigious titles. Indian Grandmaster and second seed Pranav Venkatesh (pictured below, right) emerged as the winner in the open section. He delivered an impressive 9/11 score, … Continue reading Pranav and Shukhman win 2025 World Junior Championship in Montenegro
GM Joey Antonio Wins 3rd D’ Engineer’s Cup Rapid Chess Tournament
GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. lived up to his top billing and finished undefeated in the 3rd D’ Engineer’s Cup rapid chess tournament dubbed as the Armageddon Battle of Champions held March 8, 2025 at the Koten Enterprises Inc. Corporate office in F.B. Harrison Street, Pasay City, Philippines. The 12-time Philippine Open Champion Antonio (right) … Continue reading GM Joey Antonio Wins 3rd D’ Engineer’s Cup Rapid Chess Tournament
Tristan Jared Cervero Wins March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament
Tristan Jared Cervero won the “March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament” held March 8, 2025 at the QGym, Concepcion Dos, Marikina City, Philippines. In photo, Senator Koko Pimentel (left) shakes hands with Domingo Santos better known as Tatay Domeng, 97 years old, the oldest chess player in Marikina City. Cervero pocketed the P7,000 purse and … Continue reading Tristan Jared Cervero Wins March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament
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Team Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental Win ACAPI Online Chess Tournament
The Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental ruled the 3rd conference of the Association of Chess Amateurs in the Philippines Inc. (ACAPI) online chess tournament dubbed as C/INSP. Diosdado Morales Jr. Memorial Chess Tournament which was held February 28, 2025 at Chess.com Platform. Cyrus Vladiimir Francisco led the chess team to the championship as the Engr. Billy Joe … Continue reading Team Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental Win ACAPI Online Chess Tournament
GM Quizon Wins Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament
GM Daniel Quizon claim victory in the 15th Edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 dubbed as ” The Infinite Mindstrokes” on 1st March 2025 at the SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, Philippines. Quizon scored 8.5 points to bring home a PHP30,000 cash prize. He defeated Brycen Andallo (Round 1), Benjie Bercadez (Round … Continue reading GM Quizon Wins Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament
Goryachkina clinches 2nd FIDE WGP title in Monaco after dramatic finale
We have reached the end of a spectacular Grand Prix leg in Monaco, filled with intense battles, unexpected turns, and a newly crowned champion. After nine grueling rounds, three players—Aleksandra Goryachkina, Batkhuyag Munguntuul, and Humpy Koneru—finished tied for first place. However, it was Goryachkina who emerged as the tournament winner, securing her second Grand Prix … Continue reading Goryachkina clinches 2nd FIDE WGP title in Monaco after dramatic finale
Grandmaster Nigel Short Visits Manila
FIDE Director of Chess Development GM Nigel Short (above left) visited Manila on February 26, 2025. The former World Championship challenger met with Filipino chess players at the New World Hotel in Makati City, through the initiative of US-based National Master Antonio “Tony” Aguirre. Accompanying Grandmaster Short were Interbank Champion CPA Danilo Ponay, sportswriter and … Continue reading Grandmaster Nigel Short Visits Manila
3rd National Youth Chess Championship Karachi, 2025
Pakistan’s Largest Youth Chess Event Concludes Successfully at Karachi Grammar School Karachi, Pakistan The 3rd National Youth Chess Championship was held on the weekend of 22nd and 223rd February 2025 with resounding success at the Karachi Grammar School (KGS) Saddar Campus, making history as the largest youth chess event ever held in Pakistan. With over … Continue reading 3rd National Youth Chess Championship Karachi, 2025