All Set for Asian Schools Chess Championships in Mongolia
Close to 700 players from 17 countries have registered for the Asian Schools Chess Championship scheduled 24 November to 2 October 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Visit official site https://ascc2025.chesstournament.org/ Federations should check their data and inform organizers of any last minute changes to flight details. Visit chess-results.com to verify your federation’s registered players. For any … Continue reading All Set for Asian Schools Chess Championships in Mongolia
Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November
The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, taking place from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. The event is co-organised with the Singapore Chess Federation, Singapore Weiqi Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association, and Singapore Contract … Continue reading Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November
Asians Win Gold in FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 in Albania
The curtains have closed on the FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025, marking the end of two unforgettable weeks of competition, friendship, and global unity through chess. Hosted at the Grand Blue Fafa Resort in Durrës, Albania, the championship brought together 720 players from 83 federations — the world’s most promising young … Continue reading Asians Win Gold in FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 in Albania
Champions Crowned at Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
Over-50 Category: Kyrgyzstan’s Umarbekov Crowned Champion In the Over-50 category, Aziz Umarbekov of Kyrgyzstan captured the Gold Medal with a commanding 7.5 points, demonstrating remarkable consistency, composure, and tactical precision throughout the tournament. Close behind, IM Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali of Iraq, the hometown favorite from Erbil, delighted local supporters with his resilient play to … Continue reading Champions Crowned at Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
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. Visit Bangkok. Watch video. Register at https://aycc2025.chesstournament.org/ Usernames and passwords have been emailed to official email addresses of national federations. Earn Direct FIDE IM/WIM, FM/WFM and CM/WCM titles The event will be held in 12 categories, namely Under-8, … Continue reading Registration Going On for Asian Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok
Director’s Cup Set 18 October in Farmers Plaza, Araneta City, Philippines
By Marlon Bernardino The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) announced on Monday the staging of Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as Directors Cup on Saturday, October 18 at the lower ground activity area at Farmers Plaza Araneta City in Cubao, Quezon City. The event is headed by Director Martin “Binky” Gaticales and Arbiter Roy Madayag. … Continue reading Director’s Cup Set 18 October in Farmers Plaza, Araneta City, Philippines
Vince Medina wins 8th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino National Master Vince Angelo Medina was crowned champion in the 8th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament held 12 October 2025 at the Robinson’s Metro East, Pasig City, Philippines. In photo are, from left, GM Pacher Milan of Slovakia (3rd Place), FM Christopher Castellano (2nd Place), Tournament Organizer AQ Prime CEO/President … Continue reading Vince Medina wins 8th AQ Prime Open Chess Tournament
198th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Arabic Seminar Held
The 198th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 10th to 14th September 2025. It was organized by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abdulrahim, Mahdi (UAE), FIDE Lecturer. The Language of the Seminar was English. Nineteen (19) arbiters from six (6) national chess … Continue reading 198th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Arabic Seminar Held
Halfway Mark of Asian Seniors 50+ and 65+ Chess Championships
Erbil, Iraq – October 9, 2025: The Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 reached the halfway mark in dramatic fashion, as Round 5 concluded with intense battles from Asia’s top senior players. Battle Heats Up in Erbil – Round 5 Concludes with Tight Contests in Both Divisions The tournament, hosted by the Iraqi Chess Federation under … Continue reading Halfway Mark of Asian Seniors 50+ and 65+ Chess Championships
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