Favorites Take Early Lead in Asian Zonal 3.4
On 2 April 2025, the Asian Zonal 3.4 Chess Championship – a qualifier for the World Cup – kicked off in Pavilions 7 and 8 of the Atakent Exhibition Centre in Almaty. The Asian Zone 3.4 includes six countries from the expanded Central Asian region: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. A … Continue reading Favorites Take Early Lead in Asian Zonal 3.4
2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival
JCI Senate Lipa is proud and excited to welcome you back for another thrilling chess experience! Building on the fantastic success of our inaugural event, we invite the chess community to join us for the 2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) “Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival” chess festivities, held once again in celebration of Lipa City’s Foundation … Continue reading 2nd (JCI Senate Lipa) Lipa Foundation Day Chess Festival
2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship opening ceremony
The official press conference and opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship took place today in Shanghai, set against a prestigious backdrop befitting such a significant event. At approximately 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, eagerly awaiting the start … Continue reading 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship opening ceremony
Marc Kevin Labog Wins Spring Blitz Chess Championship in Dubai
Marc Kevin Labog of the Philippines emerged victorious at the Spring Blitz Tournament held April 2, 2025 at the Chess Lab Al Quoz in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In photo, Deputy Chief Arbiter NA/FM Rustum Tolentino awards the prize to Labog. Labog, who hails from Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, scored 7.5 points out of 9 to … Continue reading Marc Kevin Labog Wins Spring Blitz Chess Championship in Dubai
Zone 3.4 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Start in Kazakhstan
The Zone 3.4 Men’s and Women’s Zonals started 1st April 2025 in Almaty, Kazakhstan with 87 men and 44 women participating from six countries, namely Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and host Kazakhstan. Visit chess-results.com Six ranking Grandmasters, 15 International Masters and 18 FIDE Masters are competing in the men’s. Three Woman Grandmasters, one IM, … Continue reading Zone 3.4 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Start in Kazakhstan
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
$15,000 Zone 3.3 Zonals 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. The top two … Continue reading $15,000 Zone 3.3 Zonals Set 22 April to 2 May 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
GM Mitrabha Guha dominates Indian National Blitz Championship 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 26/03/2025 GM Mitrabha Guha (RSPB) scored an unbeaten 10.5/11 to win National Blitz Championship 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the rest. The reigning National champion, GM Karthik Venkataraman (AP) scored 9.5/11 to secure second place. GM Pranesh M (TN) once again scored 9/11. However, his rank became third. Mitrabha’s sole … Continue reading GM Mitrabha Guha dominates Indian National Blitz Championship 2025
Iniyan Pa becomes Indian National Rapid 2025 Champion
by Shahid Ahmed – 24/03/2025 GM Iniyan Pa (TN), GM Pranesh M (TN), GM P Shyam Nikhil (TN) and GM Diptayan Ghosh scored 9/11 each at National Rapid Championship 2025. Iniyan won the tournament on tie-breaks. The remaining three were placed second to fourth respectively. Only Iniyan remained undefeated among them. Top 17 finishers are … Continue reading Iniyan Pa becomes Indian National Rapid 2025 Champion
GM Nihal Sarin Wins 18th Tashkent Open
Top 3 (L to R): 2nd GM Sanan Sjugirov (HUN) 7.5/10, 1st GM Nihal Sarin 8/10 and 3rd GM Abhimanyu Puranik 7.5/10 | Photo: Uzbekistan Chess Federation by Shahid Ahmed – 30/03/2025 GM Nihal Sarin drew against GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) to win 18th Tashkent Open, Agzamov Memorial 2025 Open A (≥1800). He finished a half … Continue reading GM Nihal Sarin Wins 18th Tashkent Open