The 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship starts today in Hainan, China with 13 federations participating in Rapid, Standard and Blitz championships. At stake are top honors and more than $10,000 in cash prizes distributed across 12 age groups. Visit chess-resuls.com. Among dignitaries in above photo are Chinese Chess Association President GM Ye Jiangchuan (center), Asian Chess Federation Treasurer Sahapol Nakvanich of Thailand (third from right) and Chief Arbiter K.K. Chan of Hong Kong (second from right).
The event is organized by the Chinese Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation. In a welcome message, ACF president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan wrote:
“This is the second time China is hosting the Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship. The top young chess players from various Asian countries and regions gather in Hainan Changjiang Chess Bay. This event also gives our Asian youth players the chance to compete and interact with each other, make new friends and enhance their cultural experience. I believe that players will show us their best games during this event.
Many Asian and World Chess events have been held by the Chinese Chess Association in Hainan province. They have a rich organizational experience. The organizer of this event has done much in preparation and will surely provide favorable conditions for our Asian youth in this event.”
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