IM Kojima Shinya Wins Japan Chess Classic 2025
IM Kojima Shinya (in foreground) won the Japan Chess Classic 2025 held from July 18 to 21 in Sapporo, Japan. This FIDE-rated Swiss tournament attracted 111 participants from 12 federations. The tournament was jointly organized by the Japan Chess Federation and the Sapporo Chess Club, and took place at Kaderu 2.7, a convention center in … Continue reading IM Kojima Shinya Wins Japan Chess Classic 2025
Philippine, Kazakh and Monglian Players Barge into lead in homestretch of Asian Amateur
Philippine players together with Kazakhstan and Mongolian players barged into the lead in the homestretch of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. Yana Emilou De Vera of the Philippines leads alone with 6 points in the women’s Under-1700 division. Filipina Allanney Jia Doroy is joined by Chowdhury Diya of India, Enkhsaikhan Odmaa of … Continue reading Philippine, Kazakh and Monglian Players Barge into lead in homestretch of Asian Amateur
Solo Leaders Emerge after Halfway Mark of Asian Amateur Chess Championship
Solo leaders have emerged in most categories after six rounds of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. Paul Christian Bbarroga of the Phlippines leads alone with perfect six points in the Under 1700 category. FM Khishigbat Ulziikhishig of Mongolia leads with 5.5 points in the U2300 category. Labog, Jan Clifford Labog of the … Continue reading Solo Leaders Emerge after Halfway Mark of Asian Amateur Chess Championship
FM Subrota Biswas clear first at GM Zia Memorial 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 06/08/2025 In photo Champion FM Subrota Biswas receives his prize.| Photo: Bangladesh Chess Federation FM Subrota Biswas scored 8/9 to win the GM Zia Memorial Rating 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Late GM Ziaur Rahman’s son – FM Zia Tahsin Tajwar (BAN) and IM Kushagra Mohan … Continue reading FM Subrota Biswas clear first at GM Zia Memorial 2025
Mostly Chinese Lead After Rd 4 of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (seated fourth from left), Hong Kong Chess Federation President K.K. Chan (center) and FIDE Treasurer Zhu Chen (fourth from right) with officials of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship. Chief Arbiter Khusan Turdialiev of Uzbekistan is seated second from left. After four rounds, mostly Chinese, Kazakhs, Filipinos, an … Continue reading Mostly Chinese Lead After Rd 4 of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Leaders Trimmed Down After Rd 3 of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Leaders have been trimmed down after three rounds of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong. The tournament is being held in six groups for U1700, U2000 and U2300 for men and women. the tournament is organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation. Over a thousand … Continue reading Leaders Trimmed Down After Rd 3 of Asian Amateur Chess Championship in Hong Kong
Online FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 29-31 August 2025
The 197th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 29 to 31 August 2025 by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abudno, Casto (PHI), FIDE Lecturer, and the Assistant Lecturer will be IA Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI). The language of the Seminar will be English. … Continue reading Online FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar Set 29-31 August 2025
Congratulations to Yeoh Li Tian – Making History as Malaysia’s First Grandmaster
by Ellie Emira History is made today, 3 August 2025, at the inaugural Chess Hub – MCF GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship, where Yeoh Li Tian not only emerged Champion of the event, earning the RM10,000 first prize, but also completed his final GM norm — marking his place in history as Malaysia’s first-ever Grandmaster! The tournament … Continue reading Congratulations to Yeoh Li Tian – Making History as Malaysia’s First Grandmaster
IM Michael Concio Wins 16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
International Master Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmarinas City (third from left) won the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 16th Edition held 2 August 2025 at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. In photo are Champion – IM Michael Concio Jr. 2nd Place – FM Mark Jay Bacojo 3rd Place – IM Chito … Continue reading IM Michael Concio Wins 16th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off at TWGH’s TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium in Hong Kong
Zhu Chen, FIDE Treasurer (left), and Tony Yue, BBS, JP, Vice-President of SFOC (right), make the ceremonial opening moves in the Asian Amateur Women’s section.. The Hong Kong China Chess Federation is proud to host the Asian Amateur Chess Championships 2025 at TWGHs TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium from August 1st to 9th. The championship promises … Continue reading Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 Kicks Off at TWGH’s TungPo Kitty Woo Stadium in Hong Kong