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$78,000 Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Now on its 28th Year

Now on its 28^th year, the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival is scheduled 16-26 August 2022 in Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates. A strong field of 42 GMs, 24 IMs and 8 WGMs are among 113 players registered from 26 countries.

Top prize in the Masters is $15,000 out of a total of $78.000 in cash prizes for the Festival.

There will be 11 tournaments, namely the Masters, Open tournament, Juniors, Blitz, Juniors Blitz, Seniors, Academies, Community teams, Frontline Heroes, Family Team Tournament and Simultaneous Exhibition. The tournament will be held in the 5* Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Top seed is GM Wang Hao of China (2744). See chess-results.com for full list of players in all events.

Download regulations Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2022

Sanudula of Sri Lanka Wins U-1800 Queens Chess title

Sanudula Dahamdi of Musaeus College won the Rating Category event of 1600 – 1799 of the Queens Chess Festival Blitz Chess Championships 2022 which ended 26 June and was conducted by the FIDE Women’s Commission. She scored 7 points out of 9 Games with wins against Pasipanodya Valentine (ZIM), Jimenez Salas Maria Teresa (PER), Davari Sara (Iran), Lampard Alice (Scotland), Castillo Beitia Ashley Alexandra (Panama), Orbe Vivero Veronica Priscila (Ecuador) and drew with Pragnya H G (India) and Vicze Zsofia (Austria) and lost to Stadlinger Lea (Austria), to get 7 points and the Gold Medal.

For her victory, FIDE is offering her the opportunity of witnessing the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 which is starting on 27th of next month in India.

The Queens Chess Festival Online Blitz Chess Championships 2022 conducted by the Women Commission of FIDE for the 2nd consecutive year in 4 rating categories, Under 1600, 1600 – 1799, 1800 – 1999, 2000 – 2200, from 5th to 26th June 2022 in the Tornelo Platform.

1400 players from all over the World participated in the event in all four categories which was organized as 4 continental Championships in Africa, America, Asia and Europe. The top three players of each continent played a round robin event in the Finals. 19 players from Sri Lanka participated in the qualification events.

University of Makati Chess Team Wins Philippine CHED Sports Friendship Games 2022

by Marlon Bernardino

MANILA—The University of Makati (UMAK) Herons varsity chess team emerged as the overall champion at the recently-concluded national chess tournament of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Sports Friendship Games 2022 held June 23 to 25 at the Quezon Memorial CIrcle in Quezon City, Philippines.

Led by team captain Japeth Jay Tandoc, the UMAK Herons team bested tough opponents from different schools after three grueling days of the chess championship, applying the standard time control format of 60 minutes + 16 seconds increment.

Members of the team were Joshua Abrera, Vincent Mariano, Joshua Francisco, Ariel Joven Jereos , Lyle Oliver Nabual and assistant team captain Theresa Saquilayan.

Under the mentorship and coaching of Clark “CJ” Dela Torre, the varsity chess team brought pride and honor to UMAK Herons backed up by UMAK OIC President Elyxzur C. Ramos, Vice President for Student Services and Community Development Prof. Virgilio B. Tabbu, Athletic Development Center Dir. Dominador B.Lera and Makati City Mayor Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Sombillo Binay-Campos.

“All that hard work and determination really paid off.” said UMAK Herons chess coach Clark “CJ” Dela Torre. ” UMAK OIC President Elyxzur C. Ramos, UMAK Vice President for Student Services and Community Development Prof. Virgilio B. Tabbu, UMAK Director, Athletic Development Center DIR. Dominador B.Lera and Makati City Mayor Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Sombillo Binay-Campos, thank you for the undying support and guidance.” he added.

The UMAK Herons scored victories over Pateros Technological College, 4-0, in the first round, Pangasinan State University, 2.5-0.5, in the second round, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, 4-0, in the third round, Tarlac State University, 3-1, in the fourth round, Dr. Yanga’s College Inc., 4-0, in the fifth round and Technological University of the Philippines, 3.5-0.5, in the sixth and final round.

Adjudged individual gold medalists were Board 1 Jacob Sta. Ana of Tarlac State University, Board 2 Japeth Kay Tandoc of University of Makati, Board 3 Vincent Mariano of University of Makati, Board 4 Joshua Francisco of University of Makati, Board 5 Rica Alcantara of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

Mark Louie Maurera of University of Makati defeated Mary Grace Sagles of Pangasinan State University in the last round to clinch the title in the individual competition with perfect score of 6.0 points in six outings.

Tournament Director was NA Joel Villanueva while Chief Arbiter was IA Patrick Lee. Dr. Alfredo Paez is the CHED Commissioner in Chess Sports.

Visit chess-results.com for team and individual results.

Final Ranking after 6 Rounds: (Match Points System)
12.0 points—University of Makati
10.0 points—Tarlac State University
8.0 points—Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
7.0 points—Pangasinan State University
6.0 points—Marikina Polytechnic College
6.0 points—Technological University of the Philippines
5.0 points—Dr. Yanga’s College Inc.
4.0 points—Pateros Technological College
2.0 points—Immaculada Concepcion College
0.0—Perpetual Help College of Manila

Kimsanboyev of Uzbekistan and Kurmanalina of Kazakhstan win Asian Disabled Juniors and Girls

Visually impaired Axadxon Kimsanboyev of Uzbekistan scored a perfect 7 points in as many rounds to win the Asian Juniors Chess Championship for players with disabilities organized by the Asian Chess Federation over the weekend of 24-26 June 2022 on Tornelo. Iranians deaf players Armin Rahmat Pour and Parsa Sardari followed with 5.5 and 5 points to finish 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Physically disabled Loo Pin Xie of Malaysia also scored 5 points but lost in his direct encounter with Sardari to finish 4th.

Kimsanboyev used Tornelo blind mode and was able to play without an assistant.

In the girls division, Visually impaired Tomiris Kurmanalina of Kazakhstan, playing by Tornelo blind mode, scored 4.5 points out of 5 rounds to win the Asian Girls Chess Championships for players with disabilities followed by physically disabled players Mohd Afif Ainul Mardhiah of Malaysia with 4 points for second and Kudainazarova Dariia of Kyrgyzstan with 3.5 points for third place.

IM Daniel Quizon Wins Kamatyas Rapid Chess Championship

by Marlon Bernardino

Philippines — IM Daniel Quizon won the 3rd Kamatyas FIDE Rated Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the SM Sucat in Paranaque City, ahead of two GMs, five other IMs and five FMs in the 100 player tournament for his third Kamatyas title. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results.

In photo are, front row from left, IM Ronald Dableo (3rd place). IM Daniel Quizon (Champion) and FM David Elorta (2nd place).
Back row from left are IM Roderick Nava and David Almirol Jr. , founder and CEO of software engineering solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corp.

The Dasmariñas City bet Quizon scored 8 points out of 9 rounds to finish in a tie with FM David Elorta, but with a better tie break score to win the title.

“I would like to thank Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. and Mayor Jenny Barzaga for always helping my local and international tournament alongside coach FM Roel Abelgas, coach GM Darwin Laylo and coach Chester Caminong ,” said the 17-year old Quizon.

Sharing third to fourth places were IM Ronald Dableo and Kevin Arquero who got 7 points each.

Rounding up the top 10 finishers with 6.5 points each were FM Roel Abelgas, IM Angelo Young, GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., FM Alekhine Nouri, Remark Bartolome and Leonel Escote.

Category winners were IM Chito Garma (top senior), Johann Cedrick Gaddi (top varsity), Paul Matthew Llanillo (top junior), WNM Francois Magpily (top lady), NM Roderick Nava, NM Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. (top media), Joey Villar (top media) and Reymundo Gregorio Nillama (top media).

Backed up by Founder and CEO of software engineering solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corp. David Almirol Jr., the 3rd edition Kamatyas FIDE Rated Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament was organized by Kamatyas Chess Club headed by IM Roderick Nava and was sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and supervised by the Philippine Arbiters Chess Confederation (PACC).

“The event aimed to develop good thinkers through the understanding of chess strategies and tactics, improving the logical abilities and rational thinking and reasoning of the participants, and instilling a sense of self-confidence, self-worth and camaraderie,” said IM Nava.

Earlier, Asia’s First GM Eugene Torre and Yanie Ayesha Estavillo and NCFP chief operating officer GM Jayson Gonzales and Jeanne Marie Arcinue made the ceremonial moves kicking off the one-day tournament together with IM Nava, GM Antonio, Tournament Director NA Byron Gabrentina Villar and Chief Arbiter IA Reden Cruz.

Final Standings: (9 Round Swiss System, 15 Minutes + 5 Seconds Increment, 100 player’

Champion: IM Daniel Quizon (8.0 points, P30,000 plus trophy)
2nd: FM David Elorta (8.0 points, P10,000 plus trophy)
3rd: IM Ronald Dableo (7.0 points, P7,000 plus trophy)
4th: Kevin Arquero (7.0 points, P5,000 plus medal)
5th: FM Roel Abelgas (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
6th: IM Angelo Young (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
7th: GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
8th: FM Alekhine Nouri (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
9th: Remark Bartolome (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
10th: Leonel Escote (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)

Above, Asia’s First Grandmaster Eugene Torre and NCFP chief operating officer GM Jayson Gonzales shake hands with Yanie Ayesha Estavillo and Jeanne Marie Arcinue, respectively, making the ceremonial moves. Looking on are IM Roderick Nava, GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., Tournament Director NA Byron Gabrentina Villar and Chief Arbiter IA Reden Cruz.

Asian Disabled Juniors and Girls Chess Championships Started with 9 Countries Participating

The Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships for Players with Disabilities, organized by the Asian Chess Federation, has started on Tornelo with 9 countries participating, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Philippines and Uzbekistan. Disabilities are visually impaired, hearing impaired and physically disabled. FIDE Executive Director Victor Bologan, Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher and ACF Disabled Commission Chairman Jamie Kenmure addressed participants at the opening ceremony.

The officials welcomed the participants and thanked national federations for their support of our disabled chess brothers and sisters, and thanked the Arbiters for their contribution to the success of the tournament.

Twenty two juniors are competing in a 7-round Swiss system while 9 girls compete in a 5-round Swiss System. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. Time control is 10 minutes plus 10 second increments per move. Games start 3pm Dubai time over the weekend of Friday to Sunday, 24-26 June 2022.

Chief Arbiter is FIDE Rules Commission Chairman Abdulrahim Mahdi (UAE) Tournament Director is IA Mehrdad Pahlevanzadeh of Iran. Tornelo Certified Arbiter Michael Pagaran is Pairings Director.

Uzbekistan Tops Western Asia Youth Beach Blitz Chess Championship

Uzbekistan topped the Western Asia Youth Blitz Chess Championship held 22nd June 2022 in Maldives with 4 golds and 3 silver medals followed by India also with 4 golds but 2 silvers and Kazakhstan with 3 gold medals. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results. The anticipated strong winds did not occur and they were lucky it did not rain but a late start resulted in loss of sunlight in some final round. It was an interesting change to hold a tournament on the beach which is iconic of the Maldives.

Watch video of beach blitz and ceremonial opening moves by ACF General Secretary Hisham Al Taher, host Maldives Chess Association president Husain Shiyan, Sri Lanka Chess Federation president Luxman Wijesuriya and Zone 3.2 President Syed Shahab Uddin and Chief Arbiter Haroon or Rashid, both of Bangladesh.

At the first Beach Blitz, Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (left) with Zone 3.4 President Husan Turdialiev of Uzbekistan.

In the girls division:

India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Top 3 in Western Asia Youth Chess Championships

The Indian team garnered four golds and four silver medals to win the overall award in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championships held 17-22 June 2022 in Maldives. Kazakhstan followed also with four golds but with three silver medals to place second followed by Uzbekistan with three gold medals.

Nine countries competed in the event organized by the Maldives Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, namely Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and host Maldives. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results.

Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher of the UAE addressing the closing ceremony.

Team Kazakhstan proudly wearing their medals.

Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (right) awards trophies and medals at the closing ceremony assisted by Maldives Chess Association President Husain Shiyan to awardees draped in the Kazakhstan flag.

Here are the medalists in the boys division. Above are awardees draped in the Uzbekistan flag (left) and Kyrgyzstan flag (right).

Maldives Chess Association President Hyssain Shiyan (second from right) with Arbiters and officials in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championships including Chief Arbiter Haroon or Rashid (BAN), Appeals Committee Chairman Luxman Wijesuriya (SRI), Deputy Chief Arbiter Kaussar Bauyrzhan (KAZ), Zone 3.4 President Hussan Turdialiev (UZB), Damir Talapker (KGZ), Salam Ali Mohammed Taher (UAE), Herakaji Maharjan (NEP), Md Saiful Islam (BAN), Jayendra Chaturvedi (IND), Washini (SRI) and local Arbiters.

17th Malaysian Chess Festival, 2nd – 11th September 2022

The Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre (DAT Chess Centre) with endorsement from the Malaysian Chess Federation will be organizing the 17^th MALAYSIAN CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 comprising the following events as per the details below: All the events will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1) ASTRO MERDEKA TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

Dates: 2^nd & 3^rd September 2022 (Friday & Saturday)