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GM Kazybek Nogerbek Simultaneous Exhibition in Al Ain, UAE

- Abundo 25 Jul, 2025

Former World Junior Champion GM Kazybek Nogerbek of Kazakhstan gave a simultaneous chess exhibition on 24 July 2025 against 30 players from the Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club. Nogerbek won all games except against the talented Mohammad Saeed Shamsi GM Kazybek Nogerbek was held to a draw by Mohammad Shamsi of Al Ain … Continue reading GM Kazybek Nogerbek Simultaneous Exhibition in Al Ain, UAE

Central Asian Youth Chess Championship Starts in Kyrgyzstan

- Abundo 25 Jul, 2025

The Central Asian Youth Chess Championship is going on 20-29 July 2025 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. A total of 425 from five countries are competing, namely Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and host Kyrgyzstan. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. https://www.instagram.com/issykkul_chess/ https://www.instagram.com/chessunion.kg/ Boys under-8 Central Asia Boys Under-18 Central Asian Girls Under-12 Central Asian … Continue reading Central Asian Youth Chess Championship Starts in Kyrgyzstan

2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities set for October 2025 in Astana

- Abundo 25 Jul, 2025

FIDE is proud to announce that the 2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities will take place from October 19 to 26, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Organized by FIDE and hosted by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, this major international event underscores FIDE’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and accessibility in the global chess community. The Olympiad will bring … Continue reading 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities set for October 2025 in Astana

Philippine Selection Tournaments for Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong

- Abundo 24 Jul, 2025

Selection tournaments are being held for representation in the Asian Amateur Chess Championship scheduled 1-9 August 2025 in Hong Kong. See Join Asian Amateur Chess Championship 1-9 August 2025 in Hong Kong The Philippines is sending a large delegation. See Record Entries in Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong National Master Nika Juris Nicolas … Continue reading Philippine Selection Tournaments for Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong

16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Set 2 August

- Abundo 24 Jul, 2025

The 16th Edition of the Kamatyas  FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament gets underway on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Vista Mall, Event Center in Sta.Rosa Laguna, Philippines. GM Daniel Maravilla Quizon will defend his title which he won in the15th Edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 dubbed as “The Infinite Mindstrokes” … Continue reading 16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Set 2 August

Pranav Beats Nogerbek in Wild Card Match for FIDE Grand Swiss

- Abundo 24 Jul, 2025

Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan, flanked by his son, makes the ceremonial move in the Wild Card Match for the FIDE Grand Swiss between Kazybek Nogergek (right) and Pranav V. (left). At left is ACF General Secretary Hisham Al Taher and at right is Chief Arbiter Ahmed Al Nuaimi. 2025 … Continue reading Pranav Beats Nogerbek in Wild Card Match for FIDE Grand Swiss

FIDE World Cup 2025 To Take Place In India

- Abundo 23 Jul, 2025

by ChessBase India – 21/07/2025 FIDE World Cup 2025 will take place in India from 30th October to 27th November. The World Cup is an event where not only World’s best players but the respective country’s best players can also face a World-Class player, something that may not happen in other events except Olympiad. A … Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025 To Take Place In India

Join Asian Seniors Chess Championship in Erbil, Iraq

- Abundo 22 Jul, 2025

The Iraqi Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and International Chess Federation, has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations in Asia to participate in the 2025 Asian Seniors Chess Championships for over 50 and over 65 years old (and best women), from 4-14 October in Erbil, Iraq. Download Asian … Continue reading Join Asian Seniors Chess Championship in Erbil, Iraq

Israel Landicho Wins Cavite Rapid Chess Tournament

- Abundo 22 Jul, 2025

Tournament Director National Master Lloyd Rubio (left) congratulates Israel Landicho for winning the Battle of Chess Kings league 3 Rapid Chess tournament held 19 July 2025 at the Active Hub Cyberzone, SM City in Rosario, Cavite, Philippines. Landicho finished the 6-round Swiss system competition with 5.5 points to clinch the title. He defeated Reyann Benedict … Continue reading Israel Landicho Wins Cavite Rapid Chess Tournament

Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship Starts in Zhuhai, China

- Abundo 22 Jul, 2025

Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham al Taher opened the Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship 22nd July 2025 in Zhuhai, China. A record 461 players are participating from 14 countries, namely Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam and host China. Separate groups of Boys and … Continue reading Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship Starts in Zhuhai, China