Target: Achilles’ Heel
Review of rounds 1–3 of the Asian Cities Team Championship by IM Vladimir Barsky The Asian Cities Team Championship is a long-awaited international tournament in Russia from the official FIDE calendar! It would probably be an exaggeration to say that “all the flags shall visit us,” but the capital city of Ugra saw the arrival … Continue reading Target: Achilles’ Heel
Congratulations to World Championship Challengers Gukesh D and Tan Zhongyi
The 2024 FIDE Candidates has concluded. Gukesh D and Tan Zhongyi are the Challengers for the World Championship. 17-year-old Indian prodigy Gukesh is the youngest World Chess Championship Challenger in history. He will face World Champion Ding Liren in the match at the end of this year, while Tan Zhongyi will play with her compatriot … Continue reading Congratulations to World Championship Challengers Gukesh D and Tan Zhongyi
Surgut team leads in the Asian Cities Chess Team Championship
The third round has been completed in Khanty-Mansiysk. Games of the third round of the Asian Cities Team Championship were played at the Ugra Chess Academy. In the main match of the round, or even the entire tournament, the Surgut team defeated the Tehran men’s team with a score of 3:1. On the first table, … Continue reading Surgut team leads in the Asian Cities Chess Team Championship
Round 2 of Asian Cities Chess Team Championship Completed in Khanty- Mansiysk
The teams from Surgut, Tehran and Tula are in the lead. In the Russian derby, the experienced Surgut team defeated the young Muscovites with a score of 2.5:1.5. Ilya Ilyushenok beat Stanislav Khudyakov, Alexey Pridorozhny was stronger than Vasily Titarov, Nikolay Kabanov lost to Marat Gilfanov, and the game I. Bocharov – D. Kirillov ended … Continue reading Round 2 of Asian Cities Chess Team Championship Completed in Khanty- Mansiysk
FM Christian Mark Daluz Clinches Kamatyas Open Chess Crown
FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz beat International Master Ronald Dableo in the eighth and final round to capture the open crown while Christian Tolosa ruled the kiddies division in the 12th Edition Kamatyas Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday, April 20, 2024 at SM Southmall, Alabang Zapote Rd. Las Piñas, Philippines. In photo above are, from … Continue reading FM Christian Mark Daluz Clinches Kamatyas Open Chess Crown
Lorenzo Aaron Cantela wins 21st Bangkok Chess Club Challenger
Filipino Lorenzo Aaron Cantela recently won the 21st Bangkok Chess Club Challenger 2024 last Sunday, April 21 in Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa at Hua Hin, Thailand. Cantela, the pride of Cavite and Masbate successfully finished a 9-round Swiss System tournament with seven wins, one draw and one loss in 90 minutes and 30 … Continue reading Lorenzo Aaron Cantela wins 21st Bangkok Chess Club Challenger
First Round of Asian Cities Championship Played in Khanty-Mansiysk
The first round of the team championship of Asian cities took place at the Ugra Chess Academy. The symbolic first move in the game I. Bocharov – G. Tilakaratne (Colombo – Surgut match) was made by young Elizaveta Mamaeva from Pyt-Yakh. The organizers fulfilled the dream that she voiced at the “Wish Tree”. The beginning … Continue reading First Round of Asian Cities Championship Played in Khanty-Mansiysk
Asian Cities Chess Team Championship opened in Khanty-Mansiysk
On April 20, the grand opening of the team championship of Asian cities took place in the Great Concert Hall of the Ugra-Classic CDC. Traditionally, the organizers of the competition in Khanty-Mansiysk paid special attention to the creative part of the ceremony. The concert performance began with an opening prologue: the hall was plunged into … Continue reading Asian Cities Chess Team Championship opened in Khanty-Mansiysk
Gerald Lumberio Wins Tigaon Rapid Chess Tpurnament
Gerald Lumberio emerged as the champion in the National Master Gerald Ferriol and Jessie Villasin Open Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as GMG chess cup last Saturday at the Tigaon Sports Complex in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Lumberio pocketed the P7,000 purse and the trophy for winning the 15 minutes rapid chess tournament. He had an … Continue reading Gerald Lumberio Wins Tigaon Rapid Chess Tpurnament
Cavite Beats Mindoro in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines
The Dasma Cavite Spartans outplayed Mindoro Tamaraws in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Season 4 first conference tournament last Saturday, April 13, 2024 being held through Chess.com Platform. Gunning for another strong finish before the playoffs begin, the Cavite Spartans had a statement by decimating Mindoro Tamaraws, 16.5-4.5. The Cavite Spartans … Continue reading Cavite Beats Mindoro in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines