Pozorrubio Invitational Chess Tournament set for August 17
by Marlon Bernardino In line with its grassroots chess development program, the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Kabataan will be staging an invitational chess tournament on August 17 at the 3rd floor Executive Building in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines. A total of P40,000 in cash prize will be given away to the top finishers of the Swiss … Continue reading Pozorrubio Invitational Chess Tournament set for August 17
From Paris and the world with chess: FIDE celebrates 100 years since its founding
Chess stars and officials gathered in Paris on International Chess Day – July 20 – as the chess world marked the centenary of the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) FIDE officials, including President Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Chair of FIDE’s Management Board Dana Reizniece-Ozola (who also heads the FIDE100 celebrations), FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky … Continue reading From Paris and the world with chess: FIDE celebrates 100 years since its founding
Team Awards in Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship
The Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held 15-22 July 2024 in Penang, Malaysia featured team awards. Trophies were presented to the top three (3) federations in each category. The final ranking of the teams were determined according to the number of points obtained by the top three players of each federation. Federations with less than … Continue reading Team Awards in Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship
158th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report
The 158th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 26th to 30th June 2024. It was organized by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE and supported by the Planning and Development Commission. The Lecturer was IA/IO Abdulrahim, Mahdi (UAE). The Language of the Seminar was Arabic. Twenty (20) … Continue reading 158th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report
IM Daniel Quizon Wins Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Tour 2024
By Marlon Bernardino International Master Daniel Quizon (center) won the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tour of Champions Grand finals on 21st July 2024 at the Greenhills Mall in San Juan City, Philippines. In the photo are, from left: NA Ferdinand Reyes Jr., PCAP Founder/Commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria, PCAP Chairman Michael Angelo Ong … Continue reading IM Daniel Quizon Wins Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Tour 2024
Double Victory for Sri Lanka in Western Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
IM L.M.S.T. De Silva and WFM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana won the Western Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships, respectively, for a double victory by Sri Lanka. A total of 24 boys and 31 girls participated from six countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait and host Sri Lanka. The tournament was a 9-round Swiss System … Continue reading Double Victory for Sri Lanka in Western Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam Top Eastern Asia Youth Blitz Championship
Chinese youths again dominated the Eastern Asia Youth Blitz Chess Championships held Saturday, 20th July in Penang, Malaysia. China tallied four gold medals followed by Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia with two gold medals each. Singapore finished second with two silver. Host Malaysia and Vietnam tied at one silver and two bronze medals each. Visit chess-results.com … Continue reading China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam Top Eastern Asia Youth Blitz Championship
Chess World Celebrates FIDE’s 100th Anniversary
On this 100th anniversary of the governing body of chess, we highlight the evolution and lasting influence of this discipline in global culture and sport; consolidating the mission of making chess an educational tool and a cultural bridge between nations. by Dr. Uvencio Blanco Hernández Introduction The International Chess Federation (FIDE) celebrates today (20 July … Continue reading Chess World Celebrates FIDE’s 100th Anniversary
Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Champions Tour 2024
After two days of eliminations on Friday and Saturday, eight players successfully advanced to the quarter finals on Sunday 21 July 2024 in the ongoing PCAP Champions Tour at Greenhills Malls in San Juan City, Philippines. Qualified are IM Daniel Quizon (total of 9 match points, FM Ellan Asuela (8.5 match points), FM Austin Jacob … Continue reading Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Champions Tour 2024
China, Malaysia, Vietnam Top Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Malaysia
China youths dominated the Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship with 5 gold medals followed by Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines with two gold medals each. Malaysia finished in second slot with two silver and two bronze medals. Vietnam had two silver medals while Philippines had one silver and one bronze medal. Visit chess-results.com for round by … Continue reading China, Malaysia, Vietnam Top Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Malaysia