Young Stars Achieve Title Norms and Direct Title Qualifications in Tula
20TH ASIAN SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS · TULA 2026 Young Stars Achieve Title Norms and Direct Title Qualifications in Tula 27 players recognised for achievements in the standard competition Tula, Russia — Beyond the medals, the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships marked an important step in the development of young chess talent. Performances in the standard … Continue reading Young Stars Achieve Title Norms and Direct Title Qualifications in Tula
Russia Tops Medal Table as 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships Conclude in Tula
20TH ASIAN SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS · TULA 2026 Russia Tops the Standard Medal Table as Asian Schools Championships Conclude 1–11 October 2026 · Tula, Russia · Standard, Rapid & Blitz Tula, Russia, 12 October 2026 — The 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships have concluded in Tula, bringing together young chess players for standard, rapid and … Continue reading Russia Tops Medal Table as 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships Conclude in Tula
Asian Chess Federation — Top Federation Rankings — October 2026
Asian Chess Federation — Federation Rankings — October 2026 The Asian Chess Federation presents its October 2026 federation rankings across 20 categories. Each federation is ranked by the average Standard rating of its five highest-rated eligible players in that category. Only federations with at least five eligible players in a category are included. Rankings use … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation — Top Federation Rankings — October 2026
Hong Kong to Host Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships 2026
Hong Kong will welcome young chess players from across Eastern Asia for the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships 2026, organised by the Hong Kong China Chess Federation. The event will take place from 22 to 30 December 2026, with competition scheduled for 23–29 December at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. The championships … Continue reading Hong Kong to Host Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships 2026
20th Asian Schools Chess Championships Open in Tula, Russia
Tula, Russia, 3 October 2026 — The 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships began on 2 October in Russia’s Tula region, bringing together 318 young players from 12 countries. Competition is taking place at the Shakhter Park Hotel, with Standard, Rapid and Blitz events continuing through 10 October. The opening ceremony was held on the evening … Continue reading 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships Open in Tula, Russia
Western Asian Youth & Juniors Chess Championships 2026
The All India Chess Federation (AICF), under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and FIDE, is honored to announce the invitation to the Western Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026. The event will be hosted in Ahmedabad, India, from the 22nd to the 31st of October 2026. 1. Invitation and Eligibility National Chess Federations … Continue reading Western Asian Youth & Juniors Chess Championships 2026
Sheikh Sultan congratulates Timur Turlov and Viswanathan Anand on their election to FIDE leadership
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Shakhboot Al Nahyan, President of the Asian Chess Federation, extends his warm congratulations to Mr. Timur Turlov on his election as FIDE President and to Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on his re-election as FIDE Deputy President. They were elected on the same ticket at the FIDE General Assembly in … Continue reading Sheikh Sultan congratulates Timur Turlov and Viswanathan Anand on their election to FIDE leadership
Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 to Take Place in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 9–18 November 2026 The Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 will bring together national chess teams from across Asia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 9 to 18 November 2026. The championship is organized by the UAE Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), in … Continue reading Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 to Take Place in Abu Dhabi
Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings and Ratings changes – September 2026
Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings – September 2026 The September 2026 ACF Monthly Rankings present the leading Asian players across the open, women’s, junior, youth and senior categories, based on Standard ratings. This edition also tracks movement from the August 2026 list, showing both rating-point changes and changes in position within each Asian ranking … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings and Ratings changes – September 2026
Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings – September 2026
Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings – September 2026 Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings – September 2026 The Asian Chess Federation presents its September 2026 Individual Rankings, covering 20 categories from the continent’s leading men and women to the U20, U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 and U8 age groups, as well as the 50+ and 65+ … Continue reading Asian Chess Federation Monthly Rankings – September 2026