Selection tournaments are being held for representation in the Asian Amateur Chess Championship scheduled 1-9 August 2025 in Hong Kong. See Join Asian Amateur Chess Championship 1-9 August 2025 in Hong Kong
The Philippines is sending a large delegation. See Record Entries in Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
National Master Nika Juris Nicolas will represent the Philippines. NM Nicolas is fresh from winning three gold medals in the 2025 Pasiglympics, conquering the Under-14, Under-13, and Under-12 chess tournaments held in Pasig City, Philippines. She won the Standard Chess, Fischer Random Chess, and ASEAN chess events.
Attorneys Krisanto Karlo Nicolas and Nikki de Vega, NM Nika’s parents, are confident in her strong performance. –Marlon Bernardino–