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Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins NCFP FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournament

- Abundo 09 Sep, 2024

Johnny Wellem Carzano won the National Chess Federation of the Philippines FIDE rated Standard Tournament held on September 8, 2024 at the Philippine Academy Chess For Excellence (PACE) in Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. In photo Johnny Wellem Carzano receives his certificate from National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) CEO/FST GM Jayson Gonzales  Carzano, … Continue reading Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins NCFP FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournament

Makati Pirates Win Lifecore Rapid Chess Team Tournament

- Abundo 09 Sep, 2024

The Makati Pirates team won the Lifecore Enterprises Open rapid chess trio team tournament held September 8,2024 at the Gaisano Mall Calapan City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round-by-round results and standings. Virgen Gil Ruaya led the Makati Pirates chess team to the championship as the BNU squad also featured Vincent Mariano and Joshua Francisco. Makati … Continue reading Makati Pirates Win Lifecore Rapid Chess Team Tournament

Randhir Singh of India Elected Olympic Council of Asia President

- Abundo 08 Sep, 2024

New Delhi: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh was unanimously elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in its 44th General Assembly held here on Sunday. Singh, who is the first Indian to become full-time president of the continental body, will hold the top job for four years. He was OCA’s secretary-general from 1991 to … Continue reading Randhir Singh of India Elected Olympic Council of Asia President

GM Duc Hoa Wins Masters, Bernardino Tops Amateurs in 3rd Laos International

- Abundo 07 Sep, 2024

GM Nguyen Duc Hoa of Vietnam won the Masters division while Marlon Bernardino of the Philippines topped the Amateurs division in the 3rd Laos International Chess Open organized by the Laos Chess Federation 1-6 September 2024 in Vientaine, Laos. A total of 41 players from 11 countries competed in the 9 round Swiss system tournament. … Continue reading GM Duc Hoa Wins Masters, Bernardino Tops Amateurs in 3rd Laos International

Asian Disabled Chess Championship (Men, Women, Juniors and Girls) in Kyrgyzstan

- Abundo 05 Sep, 2024

The Kyrgyz Chess Union, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, is pleased to invite all National Federations in FIDE Zones 3.1 to 3.8 to participate in the 2nd Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities (Open/Women and Juniors/Girls) from 10 November 2024 (arrival) to 18 November 2024 (departure). Men /Women and … Continue reading Asian Disabled Chess Championship (Men, Women, Juniors and Girls) in Kyrgyzstan

“Belt and Road” China International Chess Open Set in Aksu, Xinjiang

- Abundo 05 Sep, 2024

The 2024 “the Belt and Road” China International Chess Open is scheduled October 15, 2024 (arrival) to October 23, 2024 (departure) in Aksu, Xinjiang, China. The tournament will be held in two groups for players with FIDE ID who are rated 2000 or above in Group A and 1999 and below for Group B. The … Continue reading “Belt and Road” China International Chess Open Set in Aksu, Xinjiang

160th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

- Abundo 03 Sep, 2024

 The 160th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (IRI) was held from 22nd to 26th July 2024. It was organized by the Iranian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation. The Lecturer was IA/IO Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), FIDE Lecturer, and Local Assistant Lecturer was IA Hashemi, Amir Erfan (IRI). The Language … Continue reading 160th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

FIDE World Championship Match 2024 Regulations announced

- Abundo 03 Sep, 2024

FIDE is pleased to announce the official regulations for the highly anticipated FIDE World Championship Match 2024, set to take place in Singapore from November 20 to December 14, 2024. This prestigious event will see the reigning World Champion, GM Ding Liren, defend his title against the challenger, GM Gukesh D, the winner of the … Continue reading FIDE World Championship Match 2024 Regulations announced

Asia KL Braille Chess Team Championship Set 11-14 December 2024 in Malaysia

- Abundo 02 Sep, 2024

The Asia KL Braille Chess Team Championship (ABC-TECH) 2024 will be held concurrently with the ASEAN Braille Conference & Technology Exhibition from 11th – 14th December 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event aims to provide a platform for blind and visually impaired chess players to showcase their skills, engage in friendly competition, and foster … Continue reading Asia KL Braille Chess Team Championship Set 11-14 December 2024 in Malaysia

Join one of the most significant chess events: Oskemen Open 2024!

- Abundo 01 Sep, 2024

The Kazakhstan Chess Federation is delighted to invite all International players to participate. 📅 Dates: October 1 – 11, 2024 📍 Location: Ust-Kamenogorsk (Venue details to be announced) The Oskemen Open 2024 will feature two tournaments: 1. Masters Tournament 2. Tournament A Download Regulations Both tournaments will follow a 9-round Swiss system with a time … Continue reading Join one of the most significant chess events: Oskemen Open 2024!