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Alfonso Q. Datu Memorial Tournament Set 15 September in Philippines

- Abundo 12 Sep, 2024

The Alfonso Q. Datu Memorial Chess tournament is scheduled 15 September 2024 at Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave., Q.C., Philippines. The tournament is open to players 22 years old and below, and players 14 years old and below categories.

Google Announced as Title Sponsor of World Chess Championship 2024

- Abundo 12 Sep, 2024

  Singapore, September 10, 2024 – The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) are proud to announce Google as the Title Sponsor of the FIDE World Chess Championship Singapore 2024, which will take place at Resorts World Sentosa from November 23 to December 15, 2024. This landmark collaboration marks the first time the World Chess Championship has … Continue reading Google Announced as Title Sponsor of World Chess Championship 2024

Chess Undertaking in China in New Era

- Abundo 12 Sep, 2024

In 1956, chess was officially listed as a competition event by the General Administration of Sport of China, marking the first milestone in the development of chess in China. In 1962, the Chinese Chess Association was established and officially joined the International Chess Federation as a member federation in 1975. In 2002, the General Administration … Continue reading Chess Undertaking in China in New Era

2nd Senator Manny Pacquiao Chess Team (Trios) Tournament

- Abundo 12 Sep, 2024

The 2nd Hon. Sen. Manny Pacquiao chess team (trios) tournament (2000 average rating) gets underway at 11 am on September 22, 2024 at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City, Philippines. The champion team will earn P25,000 plus a trophy and a medal. The second placer will get P12,000 plus a trophy, third placer will … Continue reading 2nd Senator Manny Pacquiao Chess Team (Trios) Tournament

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