FIDE World Junior Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended
FIDE and the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation invite all FIDE member federations to participate in the World Junior U20 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025. The championships will be held in Lima, the capital of Peru from September 22 (arrival) to September 29 (departure) 2025. Each federation can register an unlimited number of players. The winners … Continue reading FIDE World Junior Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025: Registration deadline extended
Successful Conclusion of the Asian Amateur Chess Championships 2025
Philippines Triumphs in Three Categories as Hong Kong Breaks into Top Ten (Hong Kong, 11th August, 2025) Organized by the Hong Kong China Chess Federation, the highly anticipated Asian Amateur Chess Championships concluded over the weekend with resounding success. In main event, the Philippines achieved outstanding results with 3 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze … Continue reading Successful Conclusion of the Asian Amateur Chess Championships 2025
FM Brian Jones 1947 – 2025
FM Brian Jones has passed away in Sydney, at the age of 78. Born in the UK in 1947, Brian was a significant figure on the Australian chess scene after moving to Australia in 1987 with his wife Margaret and two children Lee and Nancy (who both became Australian junior champions shortly after their arrival). … Continue reading FM Brian Jones 1947 – 2025
idChess Technology at the WSTCC 2025: Live streaming, VAR, and video highlights
The 2025 World Schools Team Championship took place at Episcopal High School — just 11 kilometers from downtown Washington, D.C. — from August 3–7, bringing together over 50 teams from six continents. For the first time in the history of the competition, it featured innovative idChess technology for real-time game broadcasting to chess fans around … Continue reading idChess Technology at the WSTCC 2025: Live streaming, VAR, and video highlights
Awards Ceremonies of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (left) and Hong Kong Chess Federation president K.K. Chan (second from right) with gold medalists of each category, from left: W2000 Enkhsaikhan Odmaa (MGL), U2000 Jan Cliffor Labog (PHI), U2300 Khishighat Ulziikhishig (MGL), U1700 Paul Christian Barroga (PHI), W1700 Yana Emilou De Vera (PHI) and W2300 Kristina … Continue reading Awards Ceremonies of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Philippines, Mongolia, Kazakhstan Top Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Philippines topped the overall medal tally with four gold medals followed by Mongolia with three golds and Kazakhstan with one gold and two silver medals in the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. The tournament was organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation. A record 361 … Continue reading Philippines, Mongolia, Kazakhstan Top Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Tight Race after Penultimate Round of Asian Amateur in Hong Kong
It’s a tight race for the crown after the penultimate round of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. The tournament is organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Yana Emilou De Vera of the Philippines beat … Continue reading Tight Race after Penultimate Round of Asian Amateur in Hong Kong
Velammal MHS School (India) takes gold at 2025 World Schools Team Championship
After eight exciting rounds, the 2025 World Schools Team Championship wrapped up today in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Set on the beautiful campus of Episcopal High School, the event brought together some of the most talented young chess players from around the world. Rising above the rest with a perfect score, Velammal MHS School from India … Continue reading Velammal MHS School (India) takes gold at 2025 World Schools Team Championship
IM Kojima Shinya Wins Japan Chess Classic 2025
IM Kojima Shinya (in foreground) won the Japan Chess Classic 2025 held from July 18 to 21 in Sapporo, Japan. This FIDE-rated Swiss tournament attracted 111 participants from 12 federations. The tournament was jointly organized by the Japan Chess Federation and the Sapporo Chess Club, and took place at Kaderu 2.7, a convention center in … Continue reading IM Kojima Shinya Wins Japan Chess Classic 2025
Philippine, Kazakh and Monglian Players Barge into lead in homestretch of Asian Amateur
Philippine players together with Kazakhstan and Mongolian players barged into the lead in the homestretch of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. Yana Emilou De Vera of the Philippines leads alone with 6 points in the women’s Under-1700 division. Filipina Allanney Jia Doroy is joined by Chowdhury Diya of India, Enkhsaikhan Odmaa of … Continue reading Philippine, Kazakh and Monglian Players Barge into lead in homestretch of Asian Amateur