Tristan Jared Cervero Wins March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament
Tristan Jared Cervero won the “March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament” held March 8, 2025 at the QGym, Concepcion Dos, Marikina City, Philippines. In photo, Senator Koko Pimentel (left) shakes hands with Domingo Santos better known as Tatay Domeng, 97 years old, the oldest chess player in Marikina City. Cervero pocketed the P7,000 purse and … Continue reading Tristan Jared Cervero Wins March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament
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Team Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental Win ACAPI Online Chess Tournament
The Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental ruled the 3rd conference of the Association of Chess Amateurs in the Philippines Inc. (ACAPI) online chess tournament dubbed as C/INSP. Diosdado Morales Jr. Memorial Chess Tournament which was held February 28, 2025 at Chess.com Platform. Cyrus Vladiimir Francisco led the chess team to the championship as the Engr. Billy Joe … Continue reading Team Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental Win ACAPI Online Chess Tournament
GM Quizon Wins Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament
GM Daniel Quizon claim victory in the 15th Edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 dubbed as ” The Infinite Mindstrokes” on 1st March 2025 at the SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, Philippines. Quizon scored 8.5 points to bring home a PHP30,000 cash prize. He defeated Brycen Andallo (Round 1), Benjie Bercadez (Round … Continue reading GM Quizon Wins Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament
Goryachkina clinches 2nd FIDE WGP title in Monaco after dramatic finale
We have reached the end of a spectacular Grand Prix leg in Monaco, filled with intense battles, unexpected turns, and a newly crowned champion. After nine grueling rounds, three players—Aleksandra Goryachkina, Batkhuyag Munguntuul, and Humpy Koneru—finished tied for first place. However, it was Goryachkina who emerged as the tournament winner, securing her second Grand Prix … Continue reading Goryachkina clinches 2nd FIDE WGP title in Monaco after dramatic finale
Grandmaster Nigel Short Visits Manila
FIDE Director of Chess Development GM Nigel Short (above left) visited Manila on February 26, 2025. The former World Championship challenger met with Filipino chess players at the New World Hotel in Makati City, through the initiative of US-based National Master Antonio “Tony” Aguirre. Accompanying Grandmaster Short were Interbank Champion CPA Danilo Ponay, sportswriter and … Continue reading Grandmaster Nigel Short Visits Manila
3rd National Youth Chess Championship Karachi, 2025
Pakistan’s Largest Youth Chess Event Concludes Successfully at Karachi Grammar School Karachi, Pakistan The 3rd National Youth Chess Championship was held on the weekend of 22nd and 223rd February 2025 with resounding success at the Karachi Grammar School (KGS) Saddar Campus, making history as the largest youth chess event ever held in Pakistan. With over … Continue reading 3rd National Youth Chess Championship Karachi, 2025
Singapore Championship 2025: Tin Jingyao and Gong Qianyun retain titles
GM Tin Jingyao and WGM Gong Qianyun successfully defended their titles as Singapore’s national chess champions. The 76th Singapore National Championship, featuring a record prize pool, took place at the Asian Civilisations Museum from February 4–25. Men and women competed in a single event but were ranked separately. GM Tin Jingyao dominated the tournament, achieving … Continue reading Singapore Championship 2025: Tin Jingyao and Gong Qianyun retain titles
Eldiyar Orozbaev and Begimai Zairbek Kyzy win 2025 Kyrgyzstan Championship
IM Eldiyar Orozbaev and WFM Begimai Zairbek Kyzy are the new chess champions of Kyrgyzstan. Organized by the Kyrgyz Chess Union in collaboration with the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, and supported by the general sponsor, financial company MBulak, the 2025 Kyrgyzstan Chess Championship took place from February 13 to 23 at … Continue reading Eldiyar Orozbaev and Begimai Zairbek Kyzy win 2025 Kyrgyzstan Championship
2025 Mayor Arlene Arcillas Rapid Chess Team Tournament Set March 1st
The 2025 Mayor Arlene Arcillas rapid chess team tournament (2100 average rating and below) gets underway on March 1st, 2025, Saturday at the Vista Mall, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines. Open to all provinces, cities, municipalities, schools, companies, government agencies, chess clubs, and associations. Each Team must be composed of 3 players with an average … Continue reading 2025 Mayor Arlene Arcillas Rapid Chess Team Tournament Set March 1st