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India, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan lead their respective age groups among girls at the 5-round halfway mark of the Western Asia Youth Chess Championships in Ukalhas, Maldives organized by the Maldives Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE.

In photo above, Chief Arbiter Haroon or Rashid of Bangladesh watches the girls division. Here are the players in the top 3 positions of their respective age groups:

In above, Zone 3.4 President Husan Turdialiev of Uzbekistan watches the boys division. In the Open, India, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan players lead their respective age groups:

This is the official invitation for participation in the “1st Gilan International Cup” which will be held in Rasht,
Gilan, Iran, from 8th of July (arrival) till 16th of July (departure) 2022. The Tournament will be organized and
held by Gilan Chess Association under the auspices of Chess Federation of I.R.IRAN.

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The Western Asia Youth Chess Championship with standard time control has started with early leaders from various countries. Visit chess-results.com for standings and round by round results. Above is Team Maldives, the largest delegation befitting the host country. The festival is held in six age groups for boys and girls. Nine countries are competing 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.

The Rapid chess championship was held yesterday. The standard event will take place until morning of 22nd June followed by the first Beach Blitz tournament in the afternoon. Follow us on Twitter,  facebook and  Instagram.

Teams were met at the airport (above are some members of Team India) by the organizing Maldives Chess Association and taken by speedboat below to the island of Ukulhas.

And the tournament has started:

India won five gold medals followed by Kazakhstan with 3 golds, Uzbekistan 2 and Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh with one each in the Western Asia Youth Rapid Chess Championships held 16th June. The tournament was opened by host Maldives Chess Association President Husain Shiyan together with Zone 3.2 President Syed Shahab Uddin of Bangladesh, Zone 3.4 President Husan Turdialiev of Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka Chess Federation President Luxman Wijesuriya, newly elected Chess Federation of Pakistan President Hanef Qureshi and other dignitaries in ceremonies above and below. Nine countries are competing 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.

The Technical Meeting was conducted by Chief Arbiter IA Haroon or Rashid of Bangladesh assisted by Deputy Chief Arbiter IA Kaussar Bauyrzhan of Kazakhstan. Visit chess-results.com.

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Here is the Medal Tally in the Rapid Chess Championships:

Here are the gold medalists in each age group:

and in the girls division:

Here are Sri Lanka medalists in Rapid chess:

The Mongolian Championship 2022 in open and women sections took place from May 12-23, 2022, in Chinggis, Khentii. Both tournaments, 12-player round-robins with classical time control, were held simultaneously in the same venue.

The second-rated participant, 18-year old Dambasuren Batsuren, turned in a commanding performance and claimed his maiden title at the fourth attempt. The champion scored an impressive 8½/11 and became the only unbeaten player in the event.

Ganzorig Amartuvshin and Bayarsaikhan Gundavaa finished a full point behind the champion and tied for second place, with the former taking silver thanks to a greater number of victories.

Altan-Ulzii Enkhtuul dominated the women’s event, despite losing her second-round game against Turmunkh Munkhzul. After this hiccup, Altan-Ulzii notched up seven straight victories and clinched the title with a round to spare.

Bayarjargal Bayarmaa stayed in the race for the most part but lost two games (including one against the champion) and came off second best. Turmunkh Munkhzul inflicted the only defeat on the champion won bronze.

Teams have started arriving in Maldives for the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship starting 16th June in Male organized by the Maldives Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE,

Above is Team Kazakhstan with 16 players accompanied by coaches and parents. Nine countries are competing in the event, namely Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and host Maldives. Visit chess-results.com. Below is Team Kyrgyzstan.

Players and accompanying adults look forward to a week of chess holiday combined with swimming at the picturesque island of Ukulhas and luxurious hotel. There will be Rapid, Standard and Beach Blitz championships. Some days with only one round in the morning will give players the whole afternoon to swim in the beach.

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by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA, Philippines – National Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca proved unstoppable at the lower board as he led Prince Alekhine Chess Team to the championship in the ASJ-RCM Team Tatluhan Rapid Open Chess Championship which was held recently at the Event Center, Limketkai Mall in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results.

Arca defeated John Cyrus Borce to lead the Prince Chess Team to a 2.5-0.5 win over the RnR Ice Cream Corner Zamboanga Chess Team in the sixth and penultimate round. He beat Warren Aton of Dr. Marlonsky Chess Center in the seventh and final round.

The Prince Alekhine chess team split the point in the final round 1.5-1.5 with Dr. Marlonsky Chess Center, but still emerged as the overall champion in the 46-team tournament, 15 minutes plus 5 seconds increment time control format, organized by Richessmasters Cagayan de Oro City backed up by VisMin Chess Patron CPA Phd Ariel Potot.

The Prince Alekhine Chess Team finished with six wins and one draw for 13 match points and 16 board points in seven outings to receive the top purse of P50,000.

Apart from Arca, the team was made up of Allan Cantonjos and Samson Chhiu Chhin Lim.

“I knew that this was a tough Team Tatluhan Rapid Open Chess Championship with all the players,” said the 13 year old Arca, a Grade 7 STE – Section Universe pupil of Panabo City National High School.

“I just tried to play my best and now I am really happy,” added NM Arca, who got the Most Promising Player Award after winning 2nd place of his Panabo City chess team as top board player in the recent Tatluhan Inter Cities and Municipalities Chess Team Championships in Zamboanga City.

In other interesting match-ups, the Prince Alekhine Chess Team blasted Assassin Team, 3-0, in the first round, Patsada, 2.5-0.5, in the second round, Three Aces, 2-1, in the third round, Parabelum, 2.5-0.5, in the fourth round, Science, 2-1, in the fifth round before beating RnR Ice Cream Corner Zamboanga Chess Team, 2.5-0.5, in the sixth round and halving the points with Dr. Marlonsky Chess Center, 1.5-1.5, in the final canto.

Asian Chess Federation invites all registered junior players born on or after 1^st January 2002 from all Asian FIDE member federations to participate in the Asian Junior and Girls Online Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities, 24-26 June 2022 on Tornelo.

The Asian Junior and Girls Online Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities is an open individual tournament in online format for junior chess players born on or after 1^st January 2002 who belong to any of the three disability categories (visually impaired, hearing impaired and physically disabled).

All players shall have been registered with the Asian DIS Commission previously or shall register disability when they express intent to participate. Federations may register by email to disabledasia@gmail.com (a scan of a medical disability certificate is required) with copy to asianchessfederation@yahoo.com.

The event is played as an Open Swiss system tournament of five (5) or seven (7) rounds on Tornelo. A separate event for girls may be held depending on the number of entries. Time control: 10 minutes plus 10 seconds increment per move starting from move 1.

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by Marlon Bernardino
Manila—The Mindanao team Surigao Diamond Knights demolished Edmonton Oilers Uniteam in their best of three final match 2-0 to win the championship trophy of the highly competitive professional team chess competition Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio Cup Philippine Chess League Season 3 virtually held at Lichess Platform.

The Knights, owned by Arena Grand Master (AGM) Rey Urbiztondo, defeated the Oliers, 136-98 in Game 1 of the Standard Chess Competition, 10 minutes play to finish time control format.

The Knights continued their momentum against the Oilers, eked out a 144-46 wins in Game 2 of the Fischer random chess, also known as Chess960, a variation of the game of chess invented by the late World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer.

According to Tournament Director National Arbiter and Engineer Joel Anthony Hicap, the total combined score 280-144 in favor for Surigao Diamond Knights Team.

On the road to the finals, the Surigao Diamond Knights beat Durianburg of Davao in the quarterfinals and Chessmis TV in the semifinals.

Aside from Urbiztondo, the team is managed by Engr. Dodjie Morales, sponsored by Congressman Robert Ace Barbers and assisted by playing team coach Atty. Cliburn Anthony Orbe, team captain Engr. Joselito Serna and team coordinator Mr. Mark Antes.

PCL is an online chess league organized by the Philippines’ Finest Chess Club.

“To the team, pleased to announce another P10,000 bonus from our Team Manager, Engr. Dodjie Morales. Congratulations again. That makes P20,000 bonus if added to my earlier commitment of P10,000 bonus!” said Urbiztondo.

“We are the Champions of Philippine Chess League ( Season 3), a national chess team competition! Congratulations to Surigao Diamond Knights players! With team sponsor : Congressman Ace Barbers; team manager – Engr. Dodjie Morales; team  coach – Atty . Cliburn Orbe ;  team captain – Engr. Joselito Serna; team coordinator -Mr. Mark Antes and myself as the playing team owner.” he added.

Other members of the team are Atty. Melzar Galicia, Atty. Jason Bandal, Dr. Wil Maghanoy, Fr. Vic Arellano, Lennon Hart Salgados, Kevin Mirano, Alfred Rapanot, Cyrus Donasco, Adrian Perez, Rodney Opada, Alexis Emil Maribao, Reynaldo Quinonez, Deo Sandro Ladion, Francis Joseph, John Ranel Morazo, Antonio Chavez, Mariel Batulan-Romero, Gladys Romero, Lovelyn Rapanot, James Catayas, Mark Gabriel Usman and Jerome Pullos.

The Knights are the sister team of Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates, competing in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) tournament.

The Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates was tied at 3rd to 5th in PCAP. They defeated all Mindanao Teams: Davao, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro and Pagadian.