Online FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 29-31 August 2025
The 197th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 29 to 31 August 2025 by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abudno, Casto (PHI), FIDE Lecturer, and the Assistant Lecturer will be IA Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI). The language of the Seminar will be English. … Continue reading Online FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 29-31 August 2025
Congratulations to Yeoh Li Tian – Making History as Malaysia’s First Grandmaster
by Ellie Emira History is made today, 3 August 2025, at the inaugural Chess Hub – MCF GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship, where Yeoh Li Tian not only emerged Champion of the event, earning the RM10,000 first prize, but also completed his final GM norm — marking his place in history as Malaysia’s first-ever Grandmaster! The tournament … Continue reading Congratulations to Yeoh Li Tian – Making History as Malaysia’s First Grandmaster
IM Michael Concio Wins 16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
International Master Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmarinas City (third from left) won the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 16th Edition held 2 August 2025 at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. In photo are Champion – IM Michael Concio Jr. 2nd Place – FM Mark Jay Bacojo 3rd Place – IM Chito … Continue reading IM Michael Concio Wins 16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off at TWGH’s TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium in Hong Kong
Zhu Chen, FIDE Treasurer (left), and Tony Yue, BBS, JP, Vice-President of SFOC (right), make the ceremonial opening moves in the Asian Amateur Women’s section.. The Hong Kong China Chess Federation is proud to host the Asian Amateur Chess Championships 2025 at TWGHs TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium from August 1st to 9th. The championship promises … Continue reading Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off at TWGH’s TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium in Hong Kong
20th Malaysian Chess Festival Set 12-21 September in Kuala Lumpur
The 20th Malaysian Chess Festival is scheduled 12-21 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Dato Arthur Tan Chess Center with endorsement from the Malaysian Chess Federation will be organizing the 20th Malaysian Chess Festival 2025 comprising the events below. All the events will be hld in KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gateway Mall, Kuala … Continue reading 20th Malaysian Chess Festival Set 12-21 September in Kuala Lumpur
Congratulations to New Asian IA, AO and FA Title Holders
Congratulations to new Asian title holders as announced by FIDE Council. Download: Master titles July 2025 Arbiter titles July 2025 Organizer titles July 2025 Congratulations to new Philippine title holders New International Arbiter Dr. Alfredo Paez Dr. Alfredo Paez, a successful dentist based in Cabuyao City, Laguna, has been officially conferred the title of International … Continue reading Congratulations to New Asian IA, AO and FA Title Holders
Mongolian, Indian Top Asian Amateur Rapid Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (fourth from left) and Hong Kong Chess Federation president K.K. Chan (center) at the opening ceremonies of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. FM Khishsigbat Ulziikhishig of Mongolia and WFM Bristy, Mukherjee of India won the Rapid Open and Women’s sections, respectively. A record total … Continue reading Mongolian, Indian Top Asian Amateur Rapid Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Magnus Carlsen wins inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Magnus Carlsen took home gold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a dominant performance against Team Falcons’ Alireza Firouzja in Chess at Esports WC 25. Magnus Carlsen added another trophy to his legendary résumé on August 1st, defeating Alireza Firouzja in the grand final of Chess at 2025 Esports World Cup. The Norwegian grandmaster crushed his … Continue reading Magnus Carlsen wins inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mongolia, China, Singapore Top Eastern Asia Youth Rapid Chess
Mongolian children topped the Eastern Asia Youth Rapid Chess Championship with four gold medals followed by China with three gold medals and Singapore with one gold and two silver medals. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Visit facebook for photo gallery.
Divya Deshmukh becomes third Women’s World Cup Champion, defeats Humpy Koneru
Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old International Master from Nagpur, Maharashtra, etched her name into chess history by defeating Grandmaster Humpy Koneru 1.5–0.5 in the tiebreaks to win the Women’s World Cup. She now follows in the footsteps of GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2021) and GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2023) as the third-ever winner of this prestigious title. In … Continue reading Divya Deshmukh becomes third Women’s World Cup Champion, defeats Humpy Koneru