Grebnev, Shukhman Lead Homestretch of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia (above right), playing under the FIDE flag, continued to overpower the opposition and maintain solo lead in the homestretch of the Asian Junior Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. In round 7, Grebnev used the Sicilian defense to crush IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia (above … Continue reading Grebnev, Shukhman Lead Homestretch of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Three Share Lead in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini Beats Shukman in Asian Girls
IM Munkhdalai Amilal of Mongolia (above left) and IM Michael Concio, Jr. of the Philippines beat their respective sixth round opponents yesterday, 16th October, to share the lead with GM Aleksey Grebnev at 5 points each after six rounds of the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Concio … Continue reading Three Share Lead in Asian Juniors, Tejaswini Beats Shukman in Asian Girls
Concio Halts Grebnev Winning Streak in Asian Juniors, Shukman Leads Asian Girls.
Filipino IM Michael Concio, Jr (left) held solo leader Aleksey Grebnev to a draw in today’s fifth round to halt the winning streak of the Russian GM playing under FIDE flag in the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Grebnev maintains a slim half point lead with 4.5 … Continue reading Concio Halts Grebnev Winning Streak in Asian Juniors, Shukman Leads Asian Girls.
50th India Women’s Championship: P. V. Nandhidhaa wins maiden title
WGM P. V. Nandhidhaa of Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner of the 50th India National Women’s Chess Championship. The competition, an 11-round Swiss tournament, took place in Chettinadu Public School from October 3-13, 2024. The event brought together 150 best female India’s players from all across the country (except for the members of the … Continue reading 50th India Women’s Championship: P. V. Nandhidhaa wins maiden title
Shukhman Pulls Away in Asian Girls, Concio Closes in on Grebnev in Asian Juniors
WIM Anna Shukhman of Russia (above left), playing under the FIDE flag, crushed the Petroff Defense of erstwhile co-leader Halder Sneha of India (right) in 60 moves to pull away alone with a perfect 4-point slate after as many rounds of the Asian Girls Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. … Continue reading Shukhman Pulls Away in Asian Girls, Concio Closes in on Grebnev in Asian Juniors
Grebnev Grabs Solo Lead in Asian Juniors. Shukman and Sneha Lead Girls
GM Aleksey Grebnev (above, standing) watches other games in round 3 of the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. He beat Yash Bharadia of India to grab solo lead with 3 points after as many rounds. Grebnev, Russian playing under FIDE flag, used the Petroff Defense to win … Continue reading Grebnev Grabs Solo Lead in Asian Juniors. Shukman and Sneha Lead Girls
Upsets Mark 2nd Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Twelfth seed Filipino Christian Gian Karlo Arca upset third seed IM S. Aswath of India to share early lead with six others at two points each after as many rounds of the Asian Juniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings and … Continue reading Upsets Mark 2nd Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Favorites Cruise Through First Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia, playing under FIDE flag, and other favorites cruised through the first round of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships. with standard time control, going on from 13-20 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. A total of 30 juniors and 22 girls are … Continue reading Favorites Cruise Through First Round of Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
Russians Top Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
Defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev and top seed WIM Anna Shukhman, both of Russia playing under the FIDE flag, topped the Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships, respectively, held 12th October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. In above photo, Grebnev (left) and the Philippines’ newest Grandmaster elect Daniel Quizon … Continue reading Russians Top Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess Championships
IM Jan Emmanuel Wins HK-DB Monthly International Open
Filipino IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia (above left) won the HK-DB Monthly International Open FIDE rated chess tournament last October 4-7, 2024 at Club Siena, Discovery Bay, Hongkong. Garcia successfully finished the 7-round Swiss System tournament to claim the championships trophy and PHP70,000 in cash. A total of 31 chess players competed from China, India, Russia, … Continue reading IM Jan Emmanuel Wins HK-DB Monthly International Open