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Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia won ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship Team Awards. Over 500 players from nine countries participated, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. The tournament was organized by the Asian Chess Federation and hosted by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines from 19-21 April 2022 on Tornelo. Visit chess-results.com and click Team Ranking.

Here are Team Awards for Girls division:

Here are teams awards for boys

Vietnam children dominated the ASEAN Age Group Online Chess Championships winning 9 gold medals while Philippines garnered 2 golds in the boys and Malaysia won gold in the girls division. Visit chess-results.com for round by round standings and to download games.

Over 500 players from nine countries participated, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. The tournament was organized by the Asian Chess Federation and hosted by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

The tournaments were 9-round Swiss system events except for Under-16 girls which was a 9-round Round Robin. Time control was 15 minutes plus increment of 10 seconds per move starting from move 1. Games were played on Tornelo and Fair Play rules were strictly implemented.

Here are the medalists in the girls division:

Here are the medalists in the boys division.

After six rounds of the ASEAN Age Group Zone 3.3 Online Chess Championships, clear leaders are emerging in the various age groups. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results, standings and to download games.

Over 500 players participating from nine countries, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. The tournament is organized by the Asian Chess Federation and hosted by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

The tournaments are 9-round Swiss system events except for Under-16 girls which is a 9-round Round Robin. Time control is 15 minutes plus increment of 10 seconds per move starting from move 1. Games are played on Tornelo and Fair Play rules are strictly implemented.

Here are the leaders in the boys division:

Caleb Royce Garcia of the Philippines leads the alone with 5.5 points in the boys Under-8.

Le Anh Tu (VIE) leads with 5.5 points in the boys under-10

Dinh Nho Kiet and Dau Khuong Duy, both of Vietnam, share the lead with 5.5 points each in the  boys under-12

Ivan Travis Cu of the Philippines and Dang Anh Minh of Vietnam are neck and neck with 5.5 points each in the boys under-14

Prin Laohawirapap of Thailand and John Jerish Velarde of the Philippines are tied for the lead with 5 points each in the boys under-16

Poh Yu Tian of Malaysia leads alone with 5.5 points in the Boys Under-18

In the Girls Division:

Truong Mi Na of Vietnam is alone with 6 points in the girls Under-8

Nguyen Minh Chi (VIE) is alone with 5.5 points in the girls under-10

Le Thai Hoang Anh (VIE) leads alone with 5.5 points in the girls uder-12

Le Minh Thu of Vietnam leads alone with 5.5 points in the girls under-14

WCM Nguyen Hong Nhung of Vietnam leads alone with 5.5 points in the Girls Under-16

Ong Zhiwei of Malaysia leads alone with 5.5 points in the girls under-18

WFM Vyanla Punsalan claimed the title with a perfect score of 7.0/7 in the 7-round tournament which was held from April 17 to April 20. WCM Isabelle Ning and Weiyang Yu shared the second place on 5.0/7. The full list of prize winners is on the Results page.

The Vega link has the pairings and games, and there are many Facebook photos, too.

Congratulations to the organisers Vivian and Bob Smith, sponsors (which included Helen Courtney’s family and friends), IA Bruce Pollard and of course all the winners and players, who have all made this such a successful tournament.

The ASEAN Age Group Zone 3.3 Online Chess Championships have started with over 500 players participating from nine countries, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. The tournament is organized by the Asian Chess Federation and hosted by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and to download games.

The tournaments are 9-round Swiss system events except for Under-16 girls which is a 9-round Round Robin. Time control is 15 minutes plus increment of 10 seconds per move starting from move 1. Games are played on Tornelo and Fair Play rules are strictly implemented.

Here are the leaders after three rounds among girls:

Here are the leaders after rd 3 among the boys:

The Sri Lanka National Chess Championships 2022 (Open & women’s) will be held on 23^rd, 24^th 25^th, 28^th, 29^th , 30^th of April and  1^st of May 2022 at the Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07. The events are 13 round, Round Robin events and the selection events for the Sri Lanka National Men & Women Teams for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022(Top five players) and the Asian Games 2022 (If the Olympic Committee confirms Chess I the team).

The National Chess Champion, Susal De Silva and the SL Number 1 ranked (over 2300), Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage will play as direct entries in the Open event. Unfortunately, the Women’s National Chess Champion, Tharushi Niklesha and Harshana Thilakarathne (Over 2300) has withdrawn her from the right of play due to academic reasons.

So, 1^st twelve players of the Sri Lanka National (Premier Division) .Chess Championship 2022 and the top 14 players of the Sri Lanka Women’s National (Premier Division) Chess Championship 2022 are eligible to play in the event.

The Golden Jubilee Gift!

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the prize fund from 50% considering the CFSL Golden Jubilee this year where the total comes to Rs. 498,000/=. The following cash prizes with the Trophy and Medals will be awarded to the winners.

                                    Men                             Women

Champion                    Rs. 150,000/=               Rs. 100,000/=

1^st Runner Up              Rs.   75,000/-                Rs.   50,000/=

3^rd                                                     Rs.   40,000/-                Rs.   30,000/=

4^th                                Rs.   20,000/-                Rs.   15,000/=

5^th                                Rs.   10,000/-                Rs.      8,000/=

The list of the players (Open)– Susal De Silva, Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, SDBK Senevirathne, Isuru Alahakoon, Nabil Nazar, Brijeash Saravanabhavan, Thumula Kiriella, Lisara Tennakoon, Buddhika Amarasinghe, Dhanushka Yatigammana, Achintha Shamane Kaluarachchi, Chandana Wijekoon, NPG Sithija Lahiru and Elath Mathanga.

(Women) – Minethma Lasandi Wickramasinghe, Wishwara Mapa, Sanudula Dahamdi, Nemindi Lianaya Ramanayake, Tiyumi Yashora, Pasindi Yathra Wijesuriya, Yasasi Geemini Abeysekara, Desandi Dihansa Gamage, Oneli Withanawasam, WMMN Wijesinghe, Chamodya Yapabandara, Esha Pallie, Sachini

The Marcel Invitational International Rating Chess Tournament, sponsored by Walton Hi-Tech Industries plc and organized by Bangladesh Chess Federation, started today (Tuesday) at the Sports Room of Bangladesh Chess Federation.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the ground floor Conference room of the National Sports Council. FM Iqbal Bin Anwar (Dawn), Senior Executive Director, Walton Group, inaugurated the competition as the Chief Guest. Masudur Rahman Mallick Dipu, Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation and Md. Haroon Or Rashid, International Chess Arbiter gave speeches spoke on the occasion. Total 56 players including one international master, 5 FIDE masters are participating in the event.

Md. Shariatullah of Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club became unbeaten champion in the of the Walton (U-2000 Rating) International Rating Chess Tournament sponsored by Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC in collaboration with Bangladesh Chess Federation and organised by Manha’s Castle which was held at Manha’s Castle Hall-Room, R H Home Center, 74 Green Road, Dhaka. Sariatullah earned maximum 7 points out of 7 games to clinch the title.

Sk. Rashedul Hasan became runner-up with 6 points. Four players earned 5½ points each. In the tie-breaking system among them Jodunath Biswas of Shahnoor Khan Smirity Sangsad became 3^rd, A. B. Bappi of Palli Sanchay Bank became 4^th, Md. Sajidul Haque became 5^th and Moniruzzaman Moni became 6^th. Nine players earned 5 points each. In tie-breaking system amon them Abdul Momin became 7^th and Sarwar Hossain Ullash became 8^th. Special prizes are: Over 50: Md Abdur Rauf, Rating Category 1001 to 1599 Md. Moinuddin and Syed Mahbubur Rashid, best woman Neelava Choudhury, best unrated Kazi Moshiqur Rahman and best Under-12 Siam Chowdhury.

The prize giving ceremony was held at the same place after the games. F M Iqbal Bin Anwar (Dawn), Senior Executive Director, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, distributed prizes among the winners as chief guest. Mr. Lokman Hossain Mollah (Lavlu) President of Manha’s Castle presided over the ceremony. Mr. Masudur Rahman Mallick Dipu, Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation and International Arbiter Mr. Md Haroon Or Rashid were present as special guests. Mr. Parag Arman, Sports Editor of ANT-Bangla and CM Sohel Chowdhury, General Secretary of Manha’s Castle gave speeches in the ceremony. The event was held in a 7 round Swiss-League system and 84 players participated. Total fifty-thousand-taka cash prizes and fifty thousand taka WALTON gifts given to winners.

A FIDE Arbiters Online Workshop in Arabic was held 14th to 16th April 2022 on Zoom.

The Asian Chess Federation Academy organized it under the auspices of the FIDE Arbiters Commission. The Workshop had free entry for all participants.

The opening session was attended by Laurent Freyd (Chairman of the FIDE Arbiters Commission).

The Workshop was conducted by FIDE Lecturers IA Abdulrahim Mahdi (UAE), IA Omar Salama (ISL) and IA Hassan Khaled (EGY).

The Workshop was moderated by Hisham Al Taher, UAE (Asian Chess Federation General Secretary), and the organizing committee members were IA Casto Abundo, PHI (ACF Executive Director), and IA Mehrdad Pahlevanzadeh, IRI (Rules Commission Secretary).

The Language of the Workshop was Arabic.

Daily lectures were from 13.00-17.00 Dubai Time (+4 GMT).  The total sessions were (12) Hours.

Schedule: 3 sessions were held on the following schedule:

1-5pm Dubai time, Thursday, 14 April,
Updates to Laws of Chess, Online Regulations by IA/IO Mahdi Abdulrahim, UAE (RC Chairman)
1-5pm Dubai time, Friday, 15 April 2022,
Titles of Arbiters, Fair Play by IA/IO Omar Salama, ISL (AC Councillor)
1-5pm Dubai time, Saturday, 16 April 2022,
Changes to Title and Rating Regulations by IA/IO Hassan Khaled, EGY (RC Councillor)

Seventy-One (71) participants attended from Seventeen (17) Arab Federations, (Males: 59 – Females: 12). There were thirty-Three (33) from Arab Africa, and Thirty-Eight (38) from Arab Asia. There were from:

BRN(2), IRQ(14), JOR(1), KSA(4), KUW(1), LBN(2), OMA(1), PLE(1), SYR(3), UAE(1), YEM(1), ALG(3), EGY(13), LBA(9), MAR(6), SUD(5), and TUN(4).