Asian Schools Chess Championship Starts in Mongolia

The Prime Minister of Mongolia, the President of Mongolian Chess Federation, Gombojav Zandanshatar graced the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Schools Chess Championship.

Presenting the full speech of Prime Minister of Mongolia, President of Mongolian Chess Association Gombojav at the opening ceremony.

Dear Teen Chess Players

Dear Guests and Representatives

The Asian Chess Federation has decided to organize the International High-ranked “19th Asian Schools Chess Championship” in our country, we are preparing for the grand opening ceremony today. This competition is the 19th time traditionally important competition and is distinguished as it is the first time in Mongolia. The Mongolian Government and Mongolian Chess Federation considers chess as not only a sport but also a part of national education to develop the thinking ability and logical thinking of every citizen. Mongolian Chess Federation is working with the goal of developing intellectual sports chess at the national level.

Thus, the goal of phased integrating of chess into the General Education curriculum, as well as developing the sport of chess at a national level on a broad scale or mass development is being implemented. This tournament is a clear manifestation of this policy, a historic event that opens the hands of a new generation of chess players.

Congratulations to the best junior chess players with around 700 international titles from 17 countries from our continent gathered in this prestigious competition today to compete their minds in 6 age groups ranging from 7 to age, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17. Athletes who have successfully participated in the tournament can qualify for the International Chess Federation titles. Dear chess players, your chess path is easy ahead of you.

I wish you to have a sharp mind, a beautiful movement, and a full of success. Good luck to Mr. Pahlevanzadeh Mehrdad, who is appointed by the Asian Chess Association to judge the prestigious international competition and other judges. We would like to thank all the foreign and local athletes, coaches and their parents who are participating in the tournament and wish you all the best.