Mongolian Chess Federation President Gombojav Zandanshatar Meets Asian Chess Federation Leadership in UAE.
Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan (center) meeting with H.E. Gombojav Zandanshatar, president of Mongolian Chess Federation, in Al Ain, UAE together with, from left, ACF General Secretary Hisham Al Taher, Kazakhstan Chess Federation 1st Vice President GM Darmen Sadvakasov and MCF Delegate Enkhtuul Atan-Ulzii (right).
Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan (left) and H.E. Gombojav Zandanshatar, president of Mongolian Chess Federation meeting in Al Ain, UAE.
The President of the Mongolian Chess Federation, H.E. Mr. Gombojav Zandanshatar, paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he held a productive meeting with the President of the Asian Chess Federation, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. The high-level meeting reinforced the growing cooperation between Mongolia and the Asian Chess Federation, both in terms of strategic vision and regional leadership.
During the visit, it was confirmed that Mongolia will host two major continental chess events: the 2025 Asian Schools Chess Championships in October, and the prestigious 2026 Asian Continental Chess Championships in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. These events mark a significant milestone in the country’s long-standing commitment to youth development and excellence in chess.
President Zandanshatar’s visit highlighted not only Mongolia’s organizational readiness but also the broader role of chess as a bridge between diplomacy, education, and national development. Widely regarded as a statesman with deep roots in both governance and intellectual sport, Mr. Zandanshatar received warm acknowledgment and encouragement from His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for his vision and efforts in using chess as a platform for unity, discipline, and cultural engagement.
The Asian Chess Federation expressed full support for Mongolia’s expanding role in the regional chess landscape and praised the Mongolian government’s growing attention to chess as a vehicle for international cooperation and youth empowerment. The discussions also touched on long-term strategic planning for chess in Asia, with Mongolia poised to become a key player in that trajectory.
In an era where the game of kings intersects with the art of leadership, this partnership between Mongolia and the ACF reflects a shared belief: chess is not merely a sport—it is a symbol of strategic thinking, national identity, and global cooperation.
As preparations are already underway for the upcoming events in Ulaanbaatar, the Asian Chess Federation looks forward to working closely with the Mongolian Chess Federation to deliver championships that reflect both organizational excellence and the unifying spirit of the game.