Sri Lanka Chess Federation president Luxman Wijesuriya makes the ceremonial moves opening the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships going on 25 June to 4 July 2025 in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka.
FM Alekhine Nouri (photo above) of the Philippines topped the Asian Junior Rapid Chess Championship with 6.5 points out of 7 rounds. FM Mahendru Jaiveer of India and Jerish John Velarde of the Philippines tied with 6 points each for silver and bronze, respectively.
In the girls division, WFM Galina Mikheeva, playing under the FIDE flag, won the gold medal with 6.5 points. WIM Zhao Yunqing of China and WIM G. Tejaswini of India tied with 6 points each for the silver and bronze, respectively.
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