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The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) shall organize the 13^th KIIT International Chess Festival in association with All Odisha Chess Association at KIIT University from 22^nd to 29^th May 2022 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Join the 1st Maharashtra International Open GM Chess Tournament 31 May to 8 June 2022 in , Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• The tournament is open for players who have a Standard FIDE rating of 2000
and above in the current rating list.
• The Tournament shall be played under the FIDE Laws of Chess for a total of
11 rounds on a Swiss-League basis.
• Each player shall have 90 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds per move
starting from move one

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IM Mohammad Minhaz Uddin & CM Md. Sharif Hossain of Bangladesh Navy are now jointly leading the points table with 5 points each after 6^th round games in the Marcel Invitational International Rating Chess Tournament, sponsored by Walton Hi-Tech Industries plc and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room in Dhaka.

Seven players are sharing 2^nd position with 4½ points each. They are: CM Manon Reja Neer of Uttara Central Chess Club FIDE, FM Khandaker Aminul & Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy, Anata Choudhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad, Shafiq Ahmed of Sheikh Russel Chess Club, CM Mohammad Jamal Uddin of Sultana Kamal Smirity Pathagar and Md. Sariatullah of Sonali Bank Sports & Recreation Club.

Four players are sharing 3^rd position with 4 points each. They are: FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society, Md. Abu Hanif of Access Club, Feroz Ahmed of Sonali Bank Sports & Recreation Club and Din Mohammad.

IM Daniel Quizon won the 2nd Kamatyas FIDE Rated Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the MultiSys Headquarters Multinational Village in Paranaque City, Philippines.

In photo are, from left, IM Roderick Nava of Kamatyas Chess Club, FM Randy Segarra (3rd), IM Daniel Quizon (champion), GM Darwin Laylo (2nd) and Founder and CEO of software engineering solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corp. David Almirol Jr.

The Dasmariñas City bet Quizon split the point with IM Barlo Nadera to score 7.5 points in 9 outings and create a three-way tie for first place with GM Darwin Laylo, who drew with Chester Neil Reyes and FM Randy Segarra, who brought down IM Ronald Dableo.
Quizon took the title via superior tie break points against runner-up Laylo and third placer Segarra.

“I didn’t look to defend my title, just to play my best,” said,Quizon, a member of the famous Dasmariñas Chess Academy under the guidance of Rep. Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. and National Coach FM Roel Abelgas.

“I knew that this was a tough tournament with all the players. I just tried to play my best and now I am really happy,” added Quizon who is part of the National Team bound for THE 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Hanoi, Vietnam next month.
Sharing fourth to seventh places were Reyes, Nadera, Jerry Areque and FM Robert Suelo Jr. who got 7.0 points each.

Rounding up the top 10 finishers with 6.5 points each were Narquingel “Archie” Reyes, IM Chito Garma and FM Narquingden “Arden” Reyes.

Category winners were GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., (top senior), IM Angelo Young (top PWD), WIM Kylen Joy Mordido (top lady), NM Mark Jay Bacojo (top junior), NM Al-Basher Buto (top kiddies), NM Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., Joey Villar and Reymundo Gregorio Nillama (top media).

The 2nd edition Kamatyas FIDE Rated Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament, backed up by founder and CEO of software engineering solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corp. David Almirol Jr.,  was organized by Kamatyas Chess Club headed by IM Roderick Nava and was sanctioned by National Chess Federation of the Philippines and supervised by the Philippine Arbiters Chess Confederation (PACC).

Earlier, Almirol, Nava and Asia’s First GM Eugene Torre made the ceremonial moves kicking off the one-day tournament assisted by Tournament Director NA Byron Gabrentina Villar and Chief Arbiter IA Reden Cruz.

In photo are, from left founder and CEO of software engineering solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corp. David Almirol Jr. and Asia’s First Grandmaster Eugene Torre making the ceremonial moves ofthe one-day tournament assisted by IM Roderick Nava of Kamatyas Chess Club, Tournament Director NA Byron Gabrentina Villar and Chief Arbiter IA Reden Cruz. (photos by Mark Anthony Dulatre)

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.

Final Standings: (9 Round Swiss System, 15 Minutes + 5 Seconds Increment, 100 player’s field, free registration, free lunch, free snacks and free dinner)
Champion: IM Daniel Quizon (7.5 points, P30,000 plus trophy)
2nd: GM Darwin Laylo (7.5 points, P10,000 plus trophy)
3rd: FM Randy Segarra (7.5 points, P7,000 plus trophy)
4th: Chester Neil Reyes (7.0 points, P5,000 plus medal)
5th: IM Barlo Nadera (7.0 points, P2,000 plus medal)
6th: Jerry Areque (7.0 points, P2,000 plus medal)
7th: FM Robert Suelo Jr. (7.0 points, P2,000 plus medal)
8th: Narquingel “Archie” Reyes (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
9th: IM Chito Garma (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)
10th: FM Narquingden “Arden” Reyes (6.5 points, P2,000 plus medal)

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