ASIAN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: ROUND 5
Round 5 of the Asian Chess Championship 2026 has concluded, with the battle for the top positions becoming increasingly intense. In the Open section, Russian Grandmaster Zhamsaran Tsydypov leads the standings alone with 4.5 points. In the Women’s section, Uzbekistan’s Woman Grandmaster Afruza Khamdamova and International Master Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova share the lead with 4.5 points … Continue reading ASIAN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: ROUND 5
Meeting with President of Mongolian Olympic Committee
The General Secretary of the Asian Chess Federation met today with Battushig Batbold, President of the Mongolian Olympic Committee, in Ulaanbaatar. During the meeting, the two officials discussed the current state of chess in Asia and Mongolia, as well as future plans for the development and promotion of the game. They exchanged views on … Continue reading Meeting with President of Mongolian Olympic Committee
ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 4
Round 4 of the Asian Chess Championship 2026 concluded on International Children’s Day. This year’s event is particularly notable for featuring what is likely the highest number of junior participants in the tournament’s history, with 132 young chess players competing. To celebrate Children’s Day, the President of the Mongolian Chess Federation, G. Zandanshatar, presented gifts … Continue reading ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 4
ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 3
The third round of the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 concluded with intense competition across both sections. In the Open category, 8 of the top 10 boards ended in draws, highlighting the closely contested nature of the tournament. After three rounds, Grandmaster Abdimalik Abdisalimov of Uzbekistan stands alone at the top of the standings as … Continue reading ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 3
ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 2
ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 2 The 2026 Asian Individual Chess Championship is progressing successfully at the Grand Hall of Bayangol Hotel. The final game of Round 2, between WGM Ni Shiqun and Du Yuxin, lasted for more than six hours and concluded with a victory for the player with the white pieces. The live … Continue reading ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CC 2026: ROUND 2
Asian Individual Chess Championships 2026 started with 245 Players
The 21st Asian Individual Chess Championships started with 245 Players from 28 Asian Countries in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 29 May 2026. General Secretary of the Asian Chess Federation, Mr. Hisham Al Thaer, President of the Mongolian Chess Federation, Mr. Zandanshatar, Gombojav, and Head of the Olympic Committee of Mongolia attend the Opening Ceremony. The Asian … Continue reading Asian Individual Chess Championships 2026 started with 245 Players
10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026
10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 Open & Girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 20th to 30th August 2026, Hainan, China The Chinese Chess Association, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is honored to invite all National Chess Federations from Zone 3.3 … Continue reading 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026
Registration of the Asian Youth 2026 is Open
Registration for the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships, to be held from 15 to 25 July 2026 in Shenzhen, China, is now open. Shenzhen is a modern and dynamic city, widely recognized as a global technology hub. Located just north of Hong Kong, it offers excellent infrastructure, international accessibility, and a vibrant cultural environment for … Continue reading Registration of the Asian Youth 2026 is Open
Asians Dominate at FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid Chess Championships 2026
The 2026 edition of the FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships, held in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia has emphatically underscored Asia’s growing dominance in global youth chess, as players from the continent delivered a historic performance across both rapid and blitz formats. Organized by the Chess Federation of Serbia under the auspices … Continue reading Asians Dominate at FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid Chess Championships 2026
Denis Lazavik won XXIII Anatoly Karpov International Tournament
On Thursday, April 16, the last games of the XXIII Anatoly Karpov International Tournament were played at the Ugra Chess Academy. In the 9th round, the game between Ilia Iljiushenok and Denis Lazavik turned out to be very short: the opponents made a draw by threefold repetition of the position on the 11th move. Thus, … Continue reading Denis Lazavik won XXIII Anatoly Karpov International Tournament