Mongolian Chess Federation president Gombojav Zandanshatar and Zone 3.3 president Senator GM Utut Adianto of Indonesia make the ceremonial moves opening the Zone 3.3 Zonal Chess Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Top seed GM Tin Jingyao of Singapore (playing white in photo above) grabbed solo lead with 4.5 points after the halfway fifth round of the Zone 3.3 Men’s Zonal. Five players follow a half point behind in the race for the top two slots qualifying into the FIDE World Cup.
Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings.
Watch men’s live games in https://www.chess.com/events/info/2025-asian-zonal-3-3/games
and for women’s live games in https://www.chess.com/events/2025-asian-zonal-3-3-women/games
In the women’s division, local bet WFM Enkh-Amgalan Enkhrii is alone with a perfect five points. The winner shall qualify into the FIDE Women’s World Cup.
Children in Mongolian costumes at the parade of flags of participating countries with Mongolian Chess Federation president and officials.