International Arbiter Certification Seminar Set 29 Nov 2025
Considering the great interest in IA Certification Seminars, we are pleased to announce the organization of a new IA Seminar in November / December 2025. It will be 21st IA Seminar. According to the FIDE Regulations for the training of chess arbiters, effective from January 1st 2024, each application for IA arbiter requires one norm from IA … Continue reading International Arbiter Certification Seminar Set 29 Nov 2025
Chief Minister unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 logo and anthem
206 players from 82 countries to compete as music legend Daler Mehndi lends his voice to an anthem celebrating Goa’s cultural flair Panaji, October 21: A glittering ceremony celebrating Goa’s rich cultural heritage and India’s growing stature as a global chess powerhouse marked the launch of the official logo and anthem of the FIDE World … Continue reading Chief Minister unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 logo and anthem
Patrick Bonifacio Wins Director’s Chess Cup
Patrick Bonifacio emerged as champion of the Director’s Cup Non Master Rapid Chess Tournament 1950 and below category on 18 October 2025 at the Farmers Plaza, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Bonifacio finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with an undefeated score of 6.0 points on account of five wins and two draws to clinch the … Continue reading Patrick Bonifacio Wins Director’s Chess Cup
FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar Set 31 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
The Asian Chess Federation in cooperation with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess under the supervision of the FIDE Trainers’ Commission is pleased to announce FIDE TRAINERS’ ONLINE SEMINAR – 31 October -02 November 2025. Incredible Trainers will share their priceless experience with the participants: GM Iossif Dorfman GM Vladimir Malakhov GM Yevgeniy Vladimirov GM Adrian … Continue reading FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar Set 31 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities Starts in Kazakhstan
The 2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities officially began in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together 34 teams from 29 countries. Additionally, eight more nations are represented through the teams of the IPCA (International Physically Disabled Chess Association), IBCA (International Blind Chess Association), and ICCD (International Committee of Silent Chess) — making it a truly global … Continue reading FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities Starts in Kazakhstan
Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club Crowned Champion of the UAE Women’s Chess League
Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club has been crowned champion of the 2025 UAE Women’s Chess League after a remarkable performance and absolute dominance throughout the competition held 4-19 October 2025. The team achieved victory in all its matches, both home and away, against every participating club across the country—without a single loss or … Continue reading Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club Crowned Champion of the UAE Women’s Chess League
All Set for Asian Schools Chess Championships in Mongolia
Close to 700 players from 17 countries have registered for the Asian Schools Chess Championship scheduled 24 October to 2 November 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Visit official site https://ascc2025.chesstournament.org/ Federations should check their data and inform organizers of any last minute changes to flight details. Visit chess-results.com to verify your federation’s registered players. For any … Continue reading All Set for Asian Schools Chess Championships in Mongolia
Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November
The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, taking place from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. The event is co-organised with the Singapore Chess Federation, Singapore Weiqi Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association, and Singapore Contract … Continue reading Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November
Asians Win Gold in FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 in Albania
The curtains have closed on the FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025, marking the end of two unforgettable weeks of competition, friendship, and global unity through chess. Hosted at the Grand Blue Fafa Resort in Durrës, Albania, the championship, held 3-16 October 2025, brought together 720 players from 83 federations — the … Continue reading Asians Win Gold in FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 in Albania
Champions Crowned at Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 in Erbil, Iraq
Over-50 Category: Kyrgyzstan’s Umarbekov Crowned Champion In the Over-50 category, Aziz Umarbekov of Kyrgyzstan captured the Gold Medal with a commanding 7.5 points, demonstrating remarkable consistency, composure, and tactical precision throughout the tournament. Close behind, IM Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali of Iraq, the hometown favorite from Erbil, delighted local supporters with his resilient play to … Continue reading Champions Crowned at Asian Senior Chess Championships 2025 in Erbil, Iraq