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Asian Amateur Chess Championship Tentative List of Participants

- Abundo 15 Nov, 2024

Registration for the Asian Amateur Chess Championship has been extended to 25th November 2024. Visit chess-results.com The event is scheduled 14-23 December 2024 at the Danat Hotel in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The Al Ain Chess Club and Mind Games, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), FIDE and UAE Chess Federation, has … Continue reading Asian Amateur Chess Championship Tentative List of Participants

Tajikistan, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan and FIDE Russian lead homestretch of Asian Disabled Chess Championship

- Abundo 15 Nov, 2024

Players from Tajikistan, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan and FIDE Russian lead the Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and Girls divisions, respectively of the Asian Chess Championships for Players with Disabilities in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. A total of 79 players from seven countries, namely India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russians under neutral FIDE flag, … Continue reading Tajikistan, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan and FIDE Russian lead homestretch of Asian Disabled Chess Championship

4th Asian Youth Games set for September 7 to 17, 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

- Abundo 14 Nov, 2024

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced that the 4th Asian Youth Games (AYG) will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from September 7 to 17, 2025. A total of 24 sports have been confirmed for the AYG namely: CHESS, Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Football and Futsal, Hand to Fight, Karate, Sambo, Volleyball, Aquatics, Belbolgi Kurash, Gymnastics, Judo, Kurash, Triathlon, … Continue reading 4th Asian Youth Games set for September 7 to 17, 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

$25,000 Asian Amateur Championship Registration Extended to 25th November

- Abundo 13 Nov, 2024

Registration for the Asian Amateur Chess Championship has been extended to 25th November 2024. The event is scheduled 14-23 December 2024 at the Danat Hotel in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The Al Ain Chess Club and Mind Games, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), FIDE and UAE Chess Federation, has the honor … Continue reading $25,000 Asian Amateur Championship Registration Extended to 25th November

Kuwait International Chess Festival Set 5-13 January 2025

- Abundo 13 Nov, 2024

Open Masters Tournament: Open to all Fide rated players with standard rating of 1900 ELO and above with an exception for all Kuwait Players and GCC Players, the tournament will be (9) Rounds Swiss System with a time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of … Continue reading Kuwait International Chess Festival Set 5-13 January 2025

Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23 in Philippines

- Abundo 13 Nov, 2024

The Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament is scheduled November 23 at the Victoria Sports (VS) Tower 2, 799 EDSA South Triangle (near MRT GMA–Kamuning station.), QuezonCity, Philippines. The champion will earn P10,000 plus trophy, accommodation at VS hotel and one month premiere membership. The second placer will get P3,000 plus trophy, accommodation at … Continue reading Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23 in Philippines

Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club Presents The Echess Championship – The Road to Al Ain, Powered by Checkmate Live

- Abundo 12 Nov, 2024

SYDNEY, Australia  – Marking its 25th anniversary, the Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club proudly announces The Echess Championship: The Road to Al Ain, powered by Checkmate Live. This landmark tournament invites online chess enthusiasts and competitors worldwide to participate. Open to players of all levels, both rated and unrated, the championship includes regional … Continue reading Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club Presents The Echess Championship – The Road to Al Ain, Powered by Checkmate Live

4th Senator Manny Pacquiao Rapid Chess Team Tournament

- Abundo 12 Nov, 2024

TheE 4th Senator Manny Pacquiao rapid chess team tournament (2000 average rating) gets underway on November 17, 2024, 11am at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City, Philippines. The champion team will earn P15,000 plus a trophy, medals, three (3) mobile phones worth P48,000 and P15,000 gems from Kalaro Esports. The second placer will get … Continue reading 4th Senator Manny Pacquiao Rapid Chess Team Tournament

Asian Disabled Chess Championship Open, Women, Juniors & Girls Starts in Kyrgyzstan

- Abundo 11 Nov, 2024

The Asian Disabled Chess Championship for Open, Women, Juniors and Girls started today in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A total of 79 players from seven countries, namely India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russians under neutral FIDE flag, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The event will go on from 10 November 2024 (arrival) to 18 November 2024 (departure). The tournament is … Continue reading Asian Disabled Chess Championship Open, Women, Juniors & Girls Starts in Kyrgyzstan

GM John Paul Gomez wins Philippine National Open Chess Championship

- Abundo 11 Nov, 2024

GM John Paul Gomez (above right)  won the Philippine National Open Chess Championship Grand Finals held 23 October to 1 November 2024 in Alicia, Isabela, Philippines.  The event was organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and to download games. The 38-year-old Olympiad veteran achieved that … Continue reading GM John Paul Gomez wins Philippine National Open Chess Championship