Ayush Sharma Wins Khelo Chess India Masters Rapid and Blitz 2025
by Shahid Ahmed – 11/04/2025 IM Ayush Sharma scored 17.5/21 to win Khelo Chess India Masters 2025. He won both Rapid and Blitz events scoring 12/14 and 5.5/7 each respectively. 11-year-old CM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma scored 15/21 to finish second. He secured second place in both Rapid and Blitz – 10/14 and 5/7. IM Anup … Continue reading Ayush Sharma Wins Khelo Chess India Masters Rapid and Blitz 2025
2025 Asian Dragons International Invitation Chess Tournament 10-16 July 2025
The Asian Dragons Invitational Tournament was inaugurated in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2007, being the first international chess tournament organized by Chinese Taipei Chess Association. The original purpose of the tournament was to provide opportunity for developing players with ratings below 2200 to compete against players with similar strength, offering them a friendly yet competitive environment. … Continue reading 2025 Asian Dragons International Invitation Chess Tournament 10-16 July 2025
Ju Wenjun Wins Game 6 to Pull Away 4:2 in Women’s World Championship Match
Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun defeated Challenger Tan Zhongyi with the black pieces to close out the first half of the match with a crucial win. This result marks her third victory in the last four games, giving her a 4–2 lead as the match shifts to Tan’s home city of Chongqing. When asked yesterday … Continue reading Ju Wenjun Wins Game 6 to Pull Away 4:2 in Women’s World Championship Match
Zone 3.5 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Concluded in China
The Chinese (Zone 3.5) Men’s and Women’s Zonal Chess Championships were held March 21 to 30, 2025 in Ji’an, Jiangxi Province, China. The venue was the Jiuyuan Ancient Village in Jizhou District and many rooms were provided for parents and accompanying persons to rest and check the results which were posted in real time. There … Continue reading Zone 3.5 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Concluded in China
Central Asia Zone 3.4 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Concluded
The Asian Regional Championship (Zone 3.4) serving as FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup qualifying competition has concluded in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Bringing together the leading chess players from Central Asian countries, this tournament marked an important milestone for Kazakh and Central Asian chess on the road to global stage. After nine intense rounds, the … Continue reading Central Asia Zone 3.4 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Concluded
GM Guha Mitrabha Wins Melbourne International Open
GM Guha Mitrabha of India took the title with 8.0 points in the Melbourne International Open Chess Championships held April 7 to 9,2025 at the Melbourne Chess Club in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament attracted 90 participants. Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. and International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, both of the Philippines, finished second and third, … Continue reading GM Guha Mitrabha Wins Melbourne International Open
Ju Wenjun Wins Game 5 to Lead 3:2 in Women’s World Championship Match
For the first time in the match, reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun has taken the lead, winning Game 5 in commanding fashion. After an opening that went awry for Tan Zhongyi, playing with the Black pieces, White quickly gained a significant advantage. Though the evaluation fluctuated, Ju remained in control, eventually picking up material for … Continue reading Ju Wenjun Wins Game 5 to Lead 3:2 in Women’s World Championship Match
7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open
The 7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open is scheduled 30th July to 4th August 2025 in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, China. Download regulations Boyi Cup China Youth Open The tournament is open to Chess players under the age of 25 (inclusive) (born after 1st June 2000) from all member countries of the World … Continue reading 7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open
Zone 3.1 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Start in Erbil, Iraq
The Zone 3.1 Men’s and Women’s Zonals started 8th April 2025 in Erbil, Iraq organized by the Iraqi Chess Federation. In photo, His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region makes the ceremonial opening moves. Looking on are dignitaries led by Iraqi Chess Federation president Abdul Ameer Madhloom Dhafer. At left is Chief Arbiter … Continue reading Zone 3.1 Men’s and Women’s Zonals Start in Erbil, Iraq
1st Banton Chess Tournament Set April 12, 2025 in Romblon, Philippines
The 1st Banton Chess Tournament is scheduled April 12, 2025 at Genoroso Ponte Covered Court Poblacion Banton, Romblon. Organized by Philippine Executive Chess Association, South Luzon Chess Association, and Romblon Chess Club, Masonic Mu-og Lodge No. 89. ASCCA, the LGU of Banton, and BMHS Batch 92, the tournament offers a total of P70,000 in cash … Continue reading 1st Banton Chess Tournament Set April 12, 2025 in Romblon, Philippines