Iniyan P wins Indian Chess Championship 2025
Panneerselvam Iniyan emerged as the winner of the 2025 Indian Chess Championship, edging out Goutham Krishna on tiebreak to claim his maiden national title. The 62nd National Chess Championship, an 11-round Swiss tournament with classical time control, took place at Vignan University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from September 21 to October 1. Although the event did not … Continue reading Iniyan P wins Indian Chess Championship 2025
Kazakhstan triumphs in World Cadets with overall team victory
From September 19 to 30, 2025, Almaty became the epicenter of world chess, hosting the World Cadet Chess Championship (U8–U12) at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace. The event brought together 842 young players from 88 countries, including 229 representatives from all 20 regions of Kazakhstan. The competition was held over 11 rounds under the Swiss … Continue reading Kazakhstan triumphs in World Cadets with overall team victory
3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities Slated December in Philippines
The City of Tagaytay, under the auspices of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, is pleased to invite all National Federations in FIDE Zones 3.1 to 3.8 to participate in the 3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities (Open/Women and Juniors/Girls) from 1st December (arrival) to 8th December … Continue reading 3rd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities Slated December in Philippines
Asian Chess Federation Sets Webinar How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager
A panoramic view of the well organized Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong, which broadcast games live from the newly FIDE-endorsed electronic scoresheets (photo below). Asian Chess Federation shall organize a webinar on How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager in English language during the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2025. … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation Sets Webinar How to Run a Chess Tournament with Swiss Manager
Winners crowned at FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
For five days, Lima became the world’s chess capital. The Peruvian capital hosted the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, bringing together brightest young chess talents. In an atmosphere of intensity and high expectations, the clock ticked as fast as the plays unfolded, demanding not only creativity from the players but also absolute composure under pressure. … Continue reading Winners crowned at FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
Wang Hao and Hou Yifan Triumph at 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China
Grandmasters Wang Hao and Hou Yifan emerged victorious in the Open and Women’s sections of the chess competition at the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China. The Jiangsu team won the team event, while Shandong and Hebei took silver and bronze, respectively. The chess competition at the 15th National Games, the highest-level … Continue reading Wang Hao and Hou Yifan Triumph at 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China
ACF and FIDE Ratify New Iraqi Chess Federation Statutes
The Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and International Chess Federation (FIDE) have ratified the new statutes of the Iraqi Chess Federation headed by President Dhafer, Abdul Ameer Madhloom. In a letter dated 27 September 2025, Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan stated: “Asian Chess Federation hereby ratifies the Statutes of Iraqi Chess … Continue reading ACF and FIDE Ratify New Iraqi Chess Federation Statutes
John Lee Antonio Wins Moonroast Cafe Rapid Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino John Lee Antonio emerged as champion of the Moonroast Cafe Rapid Chess Tournament held 28 September 2025 at the Tropang Chess Club headquarters in Poblacion, Makati City, Philippines. Antonio (left) finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with an undefeated score of 6.0 points on account of 5 wins and 2 draws to … Continue reading John Lee Antonio Wins Moonroast Cafe Rapid Chess Tournament
Asians Win World Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
The FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championships concluded in Lima, Peru with remarkable victories that highlighted the strength of the new generation of players. IM Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov (Uzbekistan) and WGM Xeniya Balabayeva (Kazakhstan) are the newly crowned World Junior Rapid Champions, winning the open and girls’ sections, respectively. With two grandmasters and several strong international … Continue reading Asians Win World Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
Marius Constante Wins PSC-NCFP Batang Pinoy Chess Henyo (Luzon leg)
Eight-year-old Marius Constante receives his trophy from NCFP CEO/Executive Director FST GM Jayson Gonzales for winning the PSC-NCFP Batang Pinoy Chess Henyo (Luzon leg) held 27 September 2025 at the Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence on Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines8-year-old Marius Constante (champion) and The chess prodigy from Novaliches, Quezon City, accumulated an undefeated … Continue reading Marius Constante Wins PSC-NCFP Batang Pinoy Chess Henyo (Luzon leg)