Eivanne Jacob Cruz Wins Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament
Eivanne Jacob Cruz scored a crucial win over Romnick Pillos in the sixth and final round to claim the championship of the Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament over the 25-26 January 2025 weekend at the Met Live, Metro Park, EDSA Extension corner Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. in Pasay City, Philippines. After halving the point … Continue reading Eivanne Jacob Cruz Wins Nova Wellness Store Standard Chess Tournament
Jerome Villanueva Wins 1st GMG Rapid Chess Tournament
Jerome Villanueva reigned supreme in the the 1st GMG Chess Club (Non-Master Open) Tournament 2025 sponsored by Coach NM Gerald Ferriol January 25, 2025 at the Checkpoint Mall in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. In photo are, from left, Mr. Ernie Gonzales, Mr. Jerome Villanueva (Champion) and Coach NM Gerald Ferriol. Villanueva, who plays for PCAP’s … Continue reading Jerome Villanueva Wins 1st GMG Rapid Chess Tournament
Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Ozamis City Chess Tournament
Johnny Wellem Carzano emerged as the champion in the Gambit Masters Chess Tournament 2025 on January 25, 2025 at the Arabia’s Residence, Carmen Annex in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. The Tangub City chess wizard Carzano rode on a blistering start as he hurdled his first three opponents – Quinn Zian Yongod, Paul Benedict Arapoc … Continue reading Johnny Wellem Carzano Wins Ozamis City Chess Tournament
New Zealand Chess Championship Congress Winners
Overall, this was the largest NZ Chess Championship Congress ever held with a total of 637 entries across all categories which included the NZ Championships, Major Open Championships, NZ Rapid Championships, NZ Lightning ( Blitz) and NZ Junior Championships. The Congress was officially opened by visiting British Chess Champion GM Gawain Jones on 02 January. Tied … Continue reading New Zealand Chess Championship Congress Winners
FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 to be Held in Doha, Qatar
Following the resounding success of the 2024 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York City, FIDE is excited to announce that the 2025 edition of these landmark tournaments will return to Doha, Qatar. The event is scheduled from December 25 to December 31, 2025, with the Rapid Championships taking place from December 26 … Continue reading FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 to be Held in Doha, Qatar
Asian Zonal Qualifiers to FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup
Zonals are scheduled in Asia’s eight Zones. The 2025 Asian Individual Championship will also qualify ten places to the FIDE World Cup and two places to the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The 77th Russian Championship 2024 (open) and the 74th Russian Women’s Championship 2024 were announced as qualification tournaments for the FIDE World Cup and … Continue reading Asian Zonal Qualifiers to FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
FIDE has announced that the 2025 edition of the FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 15, 2025. This will be the first time the prestigious event is hosted in Uzbekistan, a country with a rich chess heritage and rapidly growing influence in the global … Continue reading FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Zone 3.1 Zonals 7-16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
The Iraqi Chess Federation on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations of Zone 3.1 affiliated with FIDE to participate in the Asian Zonal Chess Championships 2025 (Men & Women) Zone 3.1 which will be held from 7 – 16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq. … Continue reading Zone 3.1 Zonals 7-16 April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship
Read The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship – ESPN. In photo, Singapore Chess Federation’s CEO Kevin Goh makes the ceremonial first move in the Game 8 of the World Chess Championship. Maria Emelianova/FIDE In May 2024, chess really wasn’t a mainstream sport in Singapore. As they were considering a bid to … Continue reading The inside story of how Singapore pulled off the World Chess Championship
21st Caspian International Chess Tournament 10-18 February 2025 in Gilan, Iran
The “21st Caspian Cup” will be held from 10th of February (arrival) till 18th of February (departure) 2025 in Rasht, Gilan, Iran. The competition will be organized by Gilan Chess Association under the auspices of Chess Federation of I.R. Iran. The categories are as below: • Category A Master tournament- for Masters (GM, IM, WGM … Continue reading 21st Caspian International Chess Tournament 10-18 February 2025 in Gilan, Iran