Zone 3.6 President Shaun Press announced that the 2023 Oceania Youth Chess Championship for Zone3.6 federations and Associate Federations will take place in Canberra, Australia from the 11th to the 15th April 2023. The tournament details are available at https://actjcl.org.au/oycc2023/index.html
Each Federation is entitled to nominate one official representative in each section of the tournament (eg Under 18 Open, Under 16 Girls etc) and will receive free entry. Each non-Australian representative will receive free accommodation from the 10th to the 15th (5 nights). The Head of Delegation for each Federation will also be provided with accommodation. Additional players can also be entered for each event. The entry fee for additional players is $100 AUD. There is a registration fee of $75 AUD for all players.
This event runs immediately after the 2023 O2C Doeberl Cup (6-10 April), also in Canberra https://www.doeberlcup.com.au/ The Doeberl Cup is Australia’s largest Open tournament and provides the opportunity to play in 2 international events over a 10 day period.
Those who plan to send official representatives to this event, please contact Zone President Shaun Press with the estimated size of the team, in order to organise accommodation.
The Guam Chess Federation invites all National Federations in FIDE to participate in the 2023 Guam International Tournament 12-18 June 2023 at the Guam Reef Hotel, Tamunin, Guam.
by Marlon Bernardino
San Mateo—Marcus Fratkin and Joshua Baldera powered the Casa Bonita to victory in the 1st Yahuu Invitational Dalawahan Chess Tournament held 5 February at the Iya’s Grill and Sports Hub in Ampid 1, San Mateo, Rizal.
The Casa Bonita team scored 10.0 points to receive the top purse of P4,000 plus trophy in the tournament sponsored by Barangay Captain Ampid 1 Hector Reyes, Jhun Reyes, and sportsman June Cayetano Santos and organized by Mr. Rolly Baliwang.
The pair of Carl Anthony Canio and Anthony Avellanada of Double A team pocketed P2,000 plus trophy for their second place finish with 8.5 points followed by the tandem of John Fajardo and Gilbert Bangahon of team MG-Tech Aircon Services which earned P1,500 for their third place finish with similar 8.5 points.
Rounding up to the top 6 are Domingo Libay and Rolly Jon Baliwang of Team JRS (fourth), Jaime Criste and Philip Jobert De Leon of Team Sugo (fifth) and Norvin Gravillo and Mark Jon Baliwang of Team Swakulus (sixth).
Meanwhile, Samson Chhiu Chhin Lim dominated the blitz chess competition by scoring a total of 4.5 points.
National Master Jasper Faeldonia settled for second place with 4.0 points, followed by Marc Simborio (4.0 points) and National Master Al Basher “Basty” Buto (3.5 points).
Photo shows Macario R. Cruz (left), shaking hands with Manny D. Manuel and National Master Al-Basher “Basty” Buto (left), shaking hands with Ronald Nazareno, before making the twin ceremonial moves to kick off the 1st Yahuu Invitational Dalawahan Chess Tournament. Others in photo are Jojo D. Manuel and chief arbiter Alfredo Chay of the tournament sponsored by Barangay Captain Ampid 1 Hector Reyes, Jhun Reyes, and sportsman June Cayetano Santos and organized by Mr. Rolly Baliwang.
Viet Nam Chess Federation have the honour to invite players to participate in the “HANOI GM/ IM/WGM CHESS TOURNAMENT 2023”. The events will be held in Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, a very beautiful and convenient place at the center of Hanoi.
1. Date: 21st ( Arrival). – 27th May 2023.
2. Venue: Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
3. Organiser: Viet Nam Chess Federation and Future Grandmaster Chess Club.
4. Chief arbiter: FA/GM Bui Vinh
5. System: There are three group: GM group rating category 7-8; IM group category 2-3 and WGM group category 1-2. Number of round: minimally Round Robin 9 games, maximally Round Robin 11 games in each groups.
6. Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move starting from the 1st move.
7. Default time: 30 minutes
8. Registration: The registration deadline is 22nd April 2023.
10. Reward: Certificates of participating in the tournaments,
11. Transfer: Estimated price for taxi from Noi Bai Airport to tournament venue is about 15 USD.
12. Hotel: There are many hotels around the venue with costs ranging from 300.000 VND to 350.000 VND per night. The venue is a 5-to-10-minute walk from the hotel.
13. Contact:
13.1 Viet Nam Chess Federation Add: 36 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (84-24) 3823 2471 Email: office@vietnamchess.vn
HANOI GM-IM-WGM CHESS TOURNAMENT 2023 Viet Nam Chess Federation have the honour to invite players to participate in the “HANOI GM/ IM/WGM CHESS TOURNAMENT 2023”. The events will be held in Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, a very beautiful and convenient place at the center of Hanoi.
1. Date: 29th May – 3rd June 2023. 4th June ( Depature Day)
2. Venue: Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
3. Organiser: Viet Nam Chess Federation and Future Grandmaster Chess Club.
4. Chief arbiter: FA/GM Bui Vinh
5. System: There are three group: GM group rating category 7-8; IM group category 2-3 and WGM group category 1-2. Number of round: minimally Round Robin 9 games, maximally Round Robin 11 games in each groups.
6. Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move starting from the 1st move.
7. Default time: 30 minutes
8. Registration: The registration deadline is 22nd April 2023.
9. Entry fees: Download regulations
10. Reward: Certificates of participating in the tournaments,
11. Transfer: Estimated price for taxi from Noi Bai Airport to tournament venue is about 15 USD.
12. Hotel: There are many hotels around the venue with costs ranging from 300.000 VND to 350.000 VND per night. The venue is a 5-to-10-minute walk from the hotel.
13. Contact: 13.1 Viet Nam Chess Federation Add: 36 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (84-24) 3823 2471 Email: office@vietnamchess.vn 13.2 GM Bui Vinh. Email: buivinh2602@gmail.combuivinh2602@gmail.com.
WhatsApp: 84 902064486.
Khalid Bin Hamad Chess School Chess Championship in Bahrain was a Smashing Success
Chess has a long and colorful history in Bahrain, with many ups and downs along the way. However, it seems to be making a comeback in recent years, thanks in part to initiatives like His Highness’s School Chess Champions Tournament. Chess is a sport that often goes unnoticed by the mainstream media, but it was in the spotlight as Khalid bin Hamad attended the closing ceremony of His Highness’s Sh. Khalid Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Chess School Championship.
The competition was open to players of all levels and saw some top-tier participants from schools around Bahrain. The event, which took place on December 4–5, 2022 in Bahrain, received a lot of attention from chess enthusiasts due to the presence of HH Sh Khalid bin Hamad.
The Khalid Bin Hamad Chess school chess championship was held in Bahrain on the 4th and 5th of December 2022
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the closing ceremony of this year’s edition chess championship in cooperation with various government bodies, including education ministry officials. The event was held at SH Khalifa Sports City Hall and involved more than 400 students from public schools as well as private ones who participated during the final stages that determined participants for the national team later on while about 5 thousand people played qualifying matches before entering the competition.
From the 4th to the 5th of December, Chess players from all over Bahrain gathered in Sheikh Khalifa Sports City, Isa Town for the Khalid Bin Hamad Chess School Chess Championship. With Chess gaining momentum in recent years, this prestigious competition was an important event that showcased the best Chess players in Bahrain. Over 400 competitors tried their luck in Swiss tournament-style rounds, where matches were divided based on skill level. The highest-scoring players were awarded the first three places per category and get recognized for their efforts. Of course, lesser-performing bouts weren’t forgotten either; dedicated Chess lobbyists saw to it that every competitor received honorable recognition for their participation and sportsmanship. A similarly impressive Chess tournament is scheduled to be held later this year as mentioned by the Minster of Education Dr.Mohmmed bin Mubarak, leading us to wonder what skilled talents we may find competing then. Whatever challenges await us, one thing is certain: We will bear witness to history happening again as Chess continues its march toward becoming a world-renowned sport!
The event was organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Bahrain Chess club and Bahrain chess federation and sponsored by HH Khalid Bin Hamad.
The Ministry of Education, Bahrain Chess Club, and Bahrain Chess Federation recently collaborated to host an educational event on chess for students across the nation. The event was generously sponsored by HH Sh. Khalid Bin Hamad, whose commitment to encouraging accessible education for all helped make this exceptional workshop possible. During the event, expert educators from a variety of chess backgrounds coached students in traditional and modern tactical principles while facilitating an atmosphere of constructive learning. The wide range of Age groups allowed participants to interact with each other regardless of their proficiency or level in the sport. With multiple information resources and classroom instruction available onsite, even less experienced players benefited from the individualized coaching they received. By emphasizing skill building through strategic improvement, the workshop progressed smoothly while inspiring students’ sense of creative exploration and cooperative achievement. Undoubtedly, this was a valuable opportunity for all involved to foster their interest in chess and discover unique methods for honing their skills among friends and peers.
A total of more than 400 players from across Bahrain competed in the event
The recent sports event held in Bahrain was an impressive display of the nation’s passion for competition. With over 400 students from across the region coming together, the atmosphere was electrifying and there was tremendous anticipation surrounding each bout. Spectators marveled as they witnessed highly skilled chess players demonstrating their abilities on the field and court, making impressive plays as they pushed themselves to their limits. Each competitor strove to be their best and represented their team with grace and sportsmanship — a fitting testament to the values of friendship and excellence. All in all, it is fair to say that both players and spectators emerged satisfied by their experience at this remarkable event, leaving behind lasting impressions that are sure to stay with them for years to come. Needless to say, Bahrain will again host many more successful events like these in the future. Overall, it’s clear that Bahrain is a nation full of incredibly talented athletes who take pride in being able to represent their country at such a grand scale. The enthusiasm radiating from those competing speaks volumes about what this nation has been able to accomplish athletically, overcoming any limitations and rising up determinedly against any challenge. What’s more, events like these also allow for newfound connections between participants who share a mutual appreciation for high-performance sports — a bond that can’t be broken by anything else! In conclusion, it’s no wonder why this tournament attracted so much attention; its sheer magnitude managed to captivate all hearts present! Furthermore, with top-notch international standards upheld throughout competition time, everyone left assured that they have just taken part in one of Bahrain’s greatest successes yet! With its inclusive spirit and respect for healthy competition reigning supreme in both mentor-athlete relationships as well as player-to-player bonds — it’s safe to say we can look forward to many more events like this one organized expertly by organizers! Who knows what potential lies ahead…? Only time will tell!
The winners of each category were then announced.
At the boys level, and in the primary stage category (6–9 years), the first place was won by the student Hudson Anthony from the New Millennium Private School, and the second place went to the student Muhammad Nabil Salim from Omar bin Abdulaziz Elementary School For boys, Hamza Mohammed Tayseer from St. Christopher’s Private School won third place.
In the primary stage (10–12 years) category, the first place went to student Navaneet Srikanth from the New Millennium Private School, the second place went to Fares Asim Qenayer from Choueifat Private School, and the third place went to Rakan Nabil from Omar bin Abdulaziz Primary School for Boys.
As for the preparatory stage (13–15 years), the first place went to James Thomas from New Millennium Private School, and the second place to Pranav Bobby from the Indian Private School, while the third place went to Taha Fathi Al-Bashir from Othman Bin Affan Preparatory School for Boys. In the secondary stage (16–18 years), the first place was won by Gobikrishna Saravanan from the New Millennium Private School, while the second place was won by Muhammad Al-Jawad Faisal from the Gulf Pearl Private School, and the third place went to Muhammad Taqi Muhammad from Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Secondary School for boys.
At the level of girls, in the primary stage category (6–9 years), the student Laila Aria Hussain from Bahrain Private School won first place, while the second place went to the student Judy Mansour Faisal from the Gate of Maali Private School, while the student Aya won the third place Fadi Mohamed from Al-Maarif Al-Haditha Private Schools.
In the primary stage category (10–12 years), Maryam Muhammad Tayseer from St. Christopher Private School won the first place, Sarah Dashti from the Capital Private School won the second place, and the third place went to Tania Singh from the New Millennium Private School.
As for the preparatory stage category (13–15 years), the first place went to Maram Hadi Al-Mousawi from Bahrain Bayan Private School, and the second place went to the student Broadha Babbitt from the New Millennium Private School, while the third place went to Sondos Osama Fouad from Al-Falah Private School.
In the secondary stage (16–18 years), the student Amrudha Lakshmi from the New Millennium Private School won the first place, while the second place went to Khadija Jaafar Salman from Saar Secondary School for Girls, and the third place went to Sarah Ayman Hujairi from the Modern Knowledge Private Schools.
Congratulations to all of the participants and winners! We are proud to have such fantastic young chess players in Bahrain. keep up the good work!
This is the first time that such an event has been held in Bahrain, and it is our hope that it will become an annual tradition.
The arrival of the Bahrain National Student Chess Championship is an exciting moment for student chess players in the country. It marks the first time that such an event has been held in Bahrain, and it is hoped that it will become an annual tradition. The tournament brings together students from over 300 different schools across Bahrain nation to compete against each other in a friendly environment. While the ultimate goal is to crown a national students champions, this tournament also serves as an opportunity for student chess aficionados to meet each other and build relationships through a shared passion for the game. Competitors will develop their skills while gaining valuable experience playing against opponents of various levels of proficiency — all while enjoying the comradery of fellow student chess enthusiasts. It’s exciting to see such an event being held in Bahrain, and we hope that it continues as a timeless tradition that encourages student growth through chess competition and fellowship.
The Khalid Bin Hamad Chess school chess championship was a huge success, with 400 players from across Bahrain competing in the event. This is the first time that such an event has been held in Bahrain, and it is hoped that it will become an annual tradition. Thank you to the His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the ministry of Education for sponsoring this event!
MALOLOS CITY, PHILIPPINES—Grandmaster Darwin Laylo of Mandaluyong City won the National Open Championship known as the Battle of Grandmasters 1st to 6th February 2023 at Malolos City Hall. Above are, from left, FST/GM Jayson Gonzales, NCFP chairman/president Rep. Prospero “Butch” Pichay Jr., IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia (2nd place), GM Darwin Laylo (champion), IM Michael Concio Jr. (3rd place), Malolos City Vice-Mayor Miguel Alberto Bautista and Asia’s First Grandmaster Eugene Torre.
Laylo, a mainstay of the Philippine Army chess team playing under the baton of Special Service Center (SSC) Director Col. John Oliver F. Gabun, became the meet’s top finisher and after gaining undefeated record of 6.5 points grom four wins and five draws.
With his latest feat, Laylo whose stint here is being supported by Dasmarinas Mayor Jenny Barzaga, Rep. Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr., Atty. Nikki De Vega and Atty. Krisanto Karlo Nicolas received the top prize of P100,000 courtesy of Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad.
“I am happy for winning the Philippine National Chess Championship Grand Finals. I wish that my luck would remain the same with my upcoming stint in PCAP for Magic Mandaluyong Tigers,” said the 42-year-old Laylo. It can be recalled that he got his first national crown in 2006.
“Congratulations to GM Darwin Laylo for winning the Philippine National Chess Championship Grand Finals today. May you keep on winning and bring more honor to the country,” said Magic Mandaluyong Tigers Team Owner Atty. Nikki De Vega.
IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia of Manila finished second with 6.0 points following his draw with WGM Janelle Mae Frayna. The Ateneo de Manila University chess team program manager Garcia collected three wins and six draws and pocketed the runner-up prize of P80,000.
IM Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmarinas, Cavite came third with 5.5 points followed by fourth placer IM Paulo Bersamina of Pasay City who totes 5.0 points.
Frayna, NM Mark Jay Bacojo and Quizon each scored 4.5 points to place fifth to seventh, respectively.
GM John Paul Gomez and GM Rogelio Antonio Jr. both scored 3.5 points, but were ranked eight and ninth, respectively, based on their total tie break points.
Completing the top 10 is WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego who notch 1.5 point.-Marlon Bernardino-
Final Standings:
6.5 points—GM Darwin Laylo
6.0 points—IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia
5.5 points—IM Michael Concio Jr.
5.0 points—IM Paulo Bersamina
4.5 points—WGM Janelle Mae Frayna
4.5 points—NM Mark Jay Bacojo
4.5 points—IM Daniel Quizon
3.5 points—GM John Paul Gomez
3.5 points—GM Rogelio Antonio Jr.
1.5 points—WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego
UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, the International Chess Federation, and the Asian Chess Federation jointly held the Tolerance Games – Asian Chess Women’s Contest that took place from February 06-07, 2023, in Abu-Dhabi, UAE. The event was a part of the Global Tolerance and Human Fraternity Summit in Etihad Towers.
Girls and ladies from Asia and all around the world participated in various activities, from playing chess to learning about the empowerment chess gives to women and society.
The event started with the “Little Chess Star” Chess Tournament. Eight invited girls played in two qualification tournaments, followed by the final match for the title.
Eisa Bashkardi Ahoud from the UAE and Zakiyabonu Muminova from Tajikistan qualified for the final from their groups. Eisa Bashkardi Ahoud bested her opponent in both games and won the tournament.
A “Learn to play in one hour” session with a coach started right after the event. WGM and five-time Armenian Champion Mariya Gevorgyan showed many interesting problems and studies and taught girls how to play some basic and more complex rook endings.
Leadership workshop “Women and Chess – Promoting Tolerance & Women Empowerment” featured Anastasia Sorokina, Chair of FIDE Commission for Women in Chess; Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Women chess grandmaster, politician, FIDE Deputy Chair of Management Board; Anastasia Karlovich, WIM, Ukrainian chess journalist and photographer; Irene Kharisma Sukandar, WGM and two-time Asian Women’s Champion; David Smerdon, GM, PhD in Economics, member of FIDE WOM Commission and Tshepiso Lopang, IA and the President of African Chess Confederation.
“Chess can be used as an excellent tool for promoting tolerance and coexistence, connecting us in common humanity,” said Dana Reizniece-Ozola.
“Considering chess sport as a powerful means to consolidate society, establish an atmosphere of love and tolerance and create friendships between youth without social discrimination, leading numerous social projects for many years already, as a woman, as a person with a vast experience, I want more and more girls to play chess,” stressed Anastasia Sorokina.
A simul by Dana Reizniece-Ozola followed the workshop. Dana won all the games, although some players had good chances of reaching a draw.
As many as 89 players participated in the Open Asian Women Blitz Chess Tournament, the 7-round Swiss event with the time control of 3min +2 sec. WGM Geldiyeva from Mahri (Turkmenistan) finished with a perfect score and emerged as the winner. Shakhnoza Sabirova, from Uzbekistan and Ahlam Rashed, from the UAE, tied for second place, netting 6 out of 7 points.
The closing ceremony of the “Little Chess Stars Tournament” and Open Asian Women Blitz Chess Tournament took place on the 7th of February and was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nabyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan, who welcomed participants and awarded the winners.
Dana Reizniece-Ozola took part in the Global Tolerance and Human Fraternity Summit and was a speaker in panel number three, Peace: Promoting Principals of Nonviolence.
The Begum Laila Alam 13th FIDE Rating Women’s Chess Tournament, sponsored by Veteran Former National Woman chess player Begum Laila Alam & organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation began 7th February at Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room, 2nd Floor, National Sports Council, old building.
The opening ceremony was presided over by General Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation and President of World Chess Federation Zone 3.2 Syed Shahab Uddin Shamim. Ninety-one years old veteran chess player Begum Laila Alam inaugurated the competition.
The opening ceremony was attended by WIM Rani Hamid, International Organiser Mahmuda Hoque Chowdhury Moly, Begum Laila Alam’s three sons Dr. Waqi Alam, Wazir Alam and Wasif Alam.
A total 64 players are participating in this event. Winning their first round were WIM Rani Hamid, WCM Ahmed Walijah, WFM Noshin Anjum, WFM Nazrana Khan Eva, Warsia Khushbu, Nushrat Jahan Alo, WCM Jannatul Ferdous, Israt Jahan Diba, Wadifa Ahmed, Jahanara Haque, Hamida Khan, Afrin Jahan Munia, Omnia Binte Ytusuf Lubaba, Nushrat Jahan Liza, Thakur Janiya Haque, Neelava Choudhury, Jinnat Akhtar Shahnaz, Jannatul Preeti, Sanjida Sakib, Sumi Akhtar, Nazmin Akter, Warisa Haider, Shimon Ahmed, Nazia Jafrin Mohona, Rikta Sarker, Shahinur Khatun, Jarin Tasnim, Sidratul Muntaha & Jakia Akhtar.
The tournament will be played in a 7-round Swiss-league format and the winners will be awarded a total cash prize of one lac take.
The Philippines finished third behind champion Poland and the runner-up combined IPCA (International Physically Disabled Chess Association) team in the first Chess Olympiad for Disabled Players held 29 January to 5 February in Belgrade, Serbia. Text and photos from fide.com.
Poland achieved huge success as the team led by GM Marcin Tazbir confidently won the Olympiad, defeating all of their opponents and scoring 12 match points.
The team of Physically disabled chess players (IPCA) won second place with 10 match points. Four teams: the Philipines, India, Serbia 1 and Uzbekistan, shared fourth to eighth place with eight match points. The cheerful squad of the Philipines came in third after a better tie-break.
Croatia – who had a bad start to the tournament – finished seventh, while second-seed Israel finished eighth and third-seed Hungary took the modest 9th place.
India and the Philipines (right) went head to head in the final round to decide third place!
The owners of bronze medals were decided on the tie-break among the group of teams with eight match points. The first tie-break criteria, the number of board points, was equal for the Asian teams of the Philippines and India (15:15), but the second tie-break, the sum of Sonneborn-Berger points, favored the Philippine squad, one of the most joyful companies in the Belgrade event!
The foundation of future Olympiads for people with disabilities
Grandmaster Thomas Luther had a pivotal role in making the first Chess Olympiad for people with disabilities happen. As the head of the FIDE Commission for people with disabilities, Luther and his team worked hard to get attention and support from across the chess world.
“I’m very happy! We worked on this for such a long time, and finally, we have done it. Successfully! This event is the foundation of future Olympiads for people with disabilities, and I am so proud and happy to have taken part in this”.
FIDE Managing Director Dana Reizniece-Ozola (third from right) comments:
We are extremely proud to have managed to organise this Olympiad! FIDE would like to thank the sponsors – the Serbian Government, the Serbian energy giant NIS, Coca-Cola, Rossety, the Serbian Chess Federation, the arbiters, volunteers and everyone else involved for playing a huge role in making this event happen and for making it a huge success.”
Reizniece-Ozola applauded the FIDE Commission for people with disabilities as well as other organisations and federation members working in this field.
“I am grateful to them for being agile and for providing honest feedback and helpful suggestions on how to make future Olympiads and events for people with disabilities even better.”
She noted that in the future, bidders for chess Olympiads would also have to commit to organising the Olympiad for people with disabilities. “From now on, this Olympiad will be a regular feature”.
GM Timur Kuybokarov (left) receives his cash prize from newly elected FIDE Zone 3.6 President Shaun Press in the Oceania Zone 3.6 Open Zonal Championships held 23-28 January 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. The event was supported by the FIDE Planning and Development Commission.
After the last round 6 players scored 7.5 points from 9 games and play off was required. The 2023 Australian Open Champion GM Temur Kuybokarov defeated International Master Gary Lane with a score 2-0. Kuybokarov will represent Oceania in the World Cup.
In the Women’s Zonal Championship two top Australian ladies dominated with Melbournian WGM Julia Ryjanova (right) winning, scoring 8 points from 9 games. Second place went to WGM Zhang Jilin (left) from Sydney with 7.5 points.
Third place on tie-break goes to WFM from New Zealand Vyanla Punsalan (6 points).
Julia Ryjanova will represent Oceania in the Women’s World Cup.
Many direct FIDE titles will be awarded based on the events results.
Newly elected Oceania Chess Confederation Zone 3.6 President Shaun Press announced at the closing ceremony the plan to have more countries in our region.
Full results can be seen in various websites including here and here
Some photos can be seen on Chess Victoria Facebook page here and on Instagram page dedicated to the events called oceaniazonal2023
