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
Louie Salvador Wins Rooky Mini-Open Tournament in Thailand
Louie Salvador of the Philippines (second from left) won the Rooky Mini -Open 2025 Standard Open Chess Championship (FIDE rated) held last April 4th to 7th 2025 at the Forum Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Salvador finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with 6 points on account of 5 wins and 2 draws to clinch … Continue reading Louie Salvador Wins Rooky Mini-Open Tournament in Thailand
Game 4 Drawn. Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi Tied at 2:2
Song Hui, Deputy Director of Shanghai Administration of Sports and Mohd AI-Mudahka, Arab Chess Federation 1st Vice-President performed the first ceremonial moves in Game 4. Time trouble and middlegame madness characterized today’s game, and not just in moments, but throughout nearly every phase. It was a game that teased decisive results, but ultimately ended in a draw … Continue reading Game 4 Drawn. Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi Tied at 2:2
25th Dubai Open Chess Tournament Slated 26th May to 5th June 2025
Dubai Chess and Culture Club is pleased to invite players to participate in the 25th Dubai Open Chess Tournament which will be held at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club from 26th May to 5th June 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Download Dubai Open 2025 – Regulations
Autism Talks and Chess Without Borders at FIDE Infinite Chess
On 6 April 2025, a special meeting took place in Almaty as part of the Asian Zonal Championship 3.4 – Autism Talks: Inspiring Stories from Parents of Special Children. The central focus of the event was the FIDE Infinite Chess project, implemented in Kazakhstan with support from the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) and the International … Continue reading Autism Talks and Chess Without Borders at FIDE Infinite Chess
31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Slated 15-24 August 2025
Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Organizing Committee has the honor of inviting players to take part in the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, an annual event that will be held from 15th until 24th August 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Slated 15-24 August 2025
IM Aldiyar Ansat, WIM Afruza Khamdamova Lead Zone 3.4 Men’s & Women’s Zonals
IM Aldiyar Ansat of Kazakhstan and WIM Afruza Khamdamova of Uzbekistan grabbed solo lead after seven rounds of the Men’s and Women’s Zone 3.4 Zonals, respectively, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Three men follow with 5.5 points each, namely IM Saparmyrat Atabayev of Turkmenistan, GM Alisher Suleymenov of Kazakhstan and GM Abdimalik Abdisalimov of Uzbekistan. The top … Continue reading IM Aldiyar Ansat, WIM Afruza Khamdamova Lead Zone 3.4 Men’s & Women’s Zonals
IIEE-PSME Quezon City Wins in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines
The Institute of Electrical Engineers (IIEE) and Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers team of Quezon City (QC) Simba’s Tribe emerged as winner in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) season 5 All-Filipino Cup. The Simba’s team beat the Mindoro Tamaraws 16-5 and edged the Zamboanga Sultans 11.5-9.5. In photo are: (seated from left) … Continue reading IIEE-PSME Quezon City Wins in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines