Registration Going On for Asian Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok
Registration is now going on for the Asian Youth Chess Championship slated 20-30 November 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be held in 12 categories, namely Under-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 for boys and girls according to the following age groups: Standard and blitz categories shall be conducted in the Swiss System … Continue reading Registration Going On for Asian Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok
Kavin Mohan clear first at 20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open 2025
by Andrew Ooi – 06/10/2025 FM Kavin Mohan (MAS) scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win the 20th Dato Arthur Tan Open, part of the 20th Malaysian Chess Festival 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Seven players scored 6.5/9 each. Out of them, IM Chen Zou (CHN) and GM Van Huy Nguyen … Continue reading Kavin Mohan clear first at 20th Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open 2025
Erbil Welcomes Asia’s Finest: The 2025 Senior Chess Championships Begin!
Erbil, Iraq – October 5, 2025: The Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 have officially begun in the vibrant city of Erbil, bringing together some of the continent’s most distinguished senior players for a celebration of strategy, skill, and sportsmanship. Hosted by the Iraqi Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and the … Continue reading Erbil Welcomes Asia’s Finest: The 2025 Senior Chess Championships Begin!
Asian Seniors Chess Championship Starts in Erbil, Iraq
Hon. Rebar Ahmed Khalid (left), Minister of Interior of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and WGM Strutinkaia, Galina of Russia (right), play a friendly game at the opening of the Asian Seniors Chess Championship. The Asian Seniors Chess Championship opened today with 45 players from 12 countries participating, namely Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … Continue reading Asian Seniors Chess Championship Starts in Erbil, Iraq
Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong China Chess Federation (HKCCF) is honoured to invite chess players from all member federations of Eastern Asia Zone 3.3 & Zone 3.5 to participate in the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championship 2025 (with direct titles & norms) from the 22nd December 2025 (arrival) and departure on 30th December 2025. The … Continue reading Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
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