Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (fourth from left) and Hong Kong Chess Federation president K.K. Chan (center) at the opening ceremonies of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong.
FM Khishsigbat Ulziikhishig of Mongolia and WFM Bristy, Mukherjee of India won the Rapid Open and Women’s sections, respectively.
A record total of 1,102 players from 26 countries are competing in the Asian Amateur Chess Championships organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation from 1 to 9 August 2025 in Hong Kong.
Ulziikhishig finished alone with 8.5 points followed by FM Roel Abelgas and FM Alekhine Nouri of the Philippines with 8 points each for second and third places, respectively, by tie break.
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In the women’s division, WFM Mukherjee Bristy registered a perfect score of 9 points in as many rounds. WFM Allaney Jia Doroy of the Philippines follows in second place with 7.5 points. WFM Li Xinyu of China placed third with 7 points.
Chief Arbiter IA Husan Turdialiev of Uzbekistan (seated, center), Hong Kong Chess Federation president K.K. Chan (seated second from right) and Chinese Taipei Delegate Dina Chen (seated second from left) with Arbiters and officials managing this huge event.