H.E. Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Chess Tournament
The Bahrain Chess Federation announced the His Excellency Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Chess Tournament on 8 April 2025 in Bahrain.
Asians Rule 2025 FIDE World Schools Chess Championship
The 2025 FIDE World School Chess Championship in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia has concluded, bringing together 470 young players from 43 national federations in a thrilling competition. Kazakhstan emerged as the most successful nation, winning four gold, three silver, and one bronze medal across twelve tournaments in six age categories. The home crowd had much to … Continue reading Asians Rule 2025 FIDE World Schools Chess Championship
Sheikh Sultan Sends ACF Sympathy to Myanmar and Thailand Chess Federations
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Peter Chin-Durias Law Office Team Wins 1st CDO Chess GM Quest Tournament
Team Law Office of Peter Chin-Durias representing Misamis Occidental swept the recently concluded team competition of the 1st CDO Chess Grandmaster Quest Tournament with a score of 7-0 held at the City Mall Iponan in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines over the weekend. Board 1 Johnny Wellem Carzano from Tangub City bannered the squad that … Continue reading Peter Chin-Durias Law Office Team Wins 1st CDO Chess GM Quest Tournament
Datamatics A Win Atty. Quirino Sagario Memorial Chess Team Tournament
by Marlon Bernardino Datamatics A topped the Atty. Quirino Sagario Memorial Chess Team Tournament last Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Robinsons Place, Pala Pala, Dasmarinas City, Cavite, Philippines. Mark Kevin Labog anchored the Datamatics A campaign together with Jerome Villanueva and John Michael Magpily. Glory Grace Branzuela is team captain of Datamatics. Datamatics A finished … Continue reading Datamatics A Win Atty. Quirino Sagario Memorial Chess Team Tournament
Fujairah Global Chess Championship Announced with $125,000 Prize Fund
by Niklesh Jain – 27/01/2025 Fujairah is set to become the new hub of chess, as it gears up to host the Fujairah Global Chess Championship at the state-of-the-art Fujairah Chess and Culture Club, home to the world’s largest chess queen. The tournament boasts a total prize fund of $125,000 and promises to be one … Continue reading Fujairah Global Chess Championship Announced with $125,000 Prize Fund
Adham Fawzy clinches 1st Kuwait International Chess Festival 2025 Masters
by Shahid Ahmed from Chessbase India GM Adham Fawzy (EGY) (photo above) scored 7.5/9 to win 1st Kuwait International Chess Festival 2025 Masters. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. GM Shahin Lorparizangeneh (IRI) and GM Stany G A scored 7/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The … Continue reading Adham Fawzy clinches 1st Kuwait International Chess Festival 2025 Masters
Bangalore Open 2025: A Battle for Chess Glory
by Vivek Sohani – 12/03/2025 Chess enthusiasts and professionals alike are gearing up for one of the most exciting chess tournaments of the year, the Bangalore Open 2025. Officially known as the Namma Bengaluru International Grandmasters Open, this prestigious event is set to take place from April 10 to April 18 at the Koramangala Indoor … Continue reading Bangalore Open 2025: A Battle for Chess Glory
Safarli wins Indonesian GM tournament, Bernadskiy claims IM
GM tournament top 3 (L to R): 1st GM Eltaj Safarli (AZE) 8.5/11, 2nd IM Yoseph Theolifus Taher (INA) 7.5/11 and 3rd IM Sugar Gan-Erdene (MGL) 7/11. Story and photos by Peter Long IM Yoseph Theolifus Taher (INA) scored his maiden GM-norm at Indonesia GM tournament 2025. He scored an unbeaten 7.5/11 to secure his … Continue reading Safarli wins Indonesian GM tournament, Bernadskiy claims IM
FACI Project: From five to eight countries
In 2025, the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) project, which supports chess federations in Asian countries where chess is still underdeveloped, will expand from five participating countries to eight. Since 2024, the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess/KCF), with financial support from Freedom Holding Corp. and in partnership with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), has been implementing the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) program. This initiative … Continue reading FACI Project: From five to eight countries