The Asian Nations Cup as organised by the Iran Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation, is being held in Hamadan, Iran, from 26 July to 4 August 2018.
A total of twelve countries are taking part – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Oman, Syria, Uzbekistan and Vietnam – with all the big boys (and girls) present!
In the Rapid event, a young Iran team both impressed and surprised, taking first place and Gold for the first time ever, and ahead of China and India which finished second and third respectively. Uzbekistan had the same score to to tie second to fourth places but failed to medal on tie-break.
There was less drama in the women’s section with China comfortably first, India second and Iran third.
Fill details of the results can be found at: http://chess-results.com/tnr368152.aspx?lan=1&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30.
Also, see the official website at: http://asiannationscup2018.ircf.ir/