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The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is organizing a comprehensive Online Rapid Chess Championship Cycle for the first time in Sri Lanka which started from 1^st week of June 2021. The 7 Novices Division events and 7 Women’s Novices Division event were finished on the 15^th of August 2021 successfully. The 6 Major Division and the 6 Major Division Women events were also finished in October 2021. The highest Swiss System event the Inaugural Sri Lanka National Premier Divisions were also over in last week.

Now the time for the Round Robin Events. The Online National Chess Championships 2021 – Open & Girls Finals will be held as 15 round Round-Robin event on 13^th, 14^th and 18^th November 2021 at Tornelo Platform. The top 14 players were taken from the National Premier Open Event to Play with Ranindu Liyanage & Susal De Silva. The first 16 players from the Women is selected from thw Women Premier event.

This event is the selection event for the International Online Rapid Chess Championships this year.  The Event will help all Chess players to stay at home at this difficult time with supporting to grow their Chess Strength. The event is be held on the Chess.com flat form with all the fair play regulations approved by FIDE. The Time Control will be 15 minutes + 10 second increment for each move played.

Stage 2 – Dates will be informed.

 Knock out Event among first 4 players as Semi Finals and Finals/ Consolation Finals with Two games with playing tie breaks.

Awards

Trophies and Medals will be awarded to the winners in all events and the Championship title for the winners.

A total of Rs. 146,000/= will be awarded as the cash awards to National Finals stage II  and National Premier Division as given Below:

SL Online National Chess Championship 2021 – Finals

                                    Open                              Women

Champion –                 Rs, 40,000/=                Rs. 25,000/=

1^st Runner Up –          Rs. 25,000/=                Rs. 15,000/=

2^nd Runner Up –          Rs. 12,000/=                Rs. 8,000/=

4^th Place –                  Rs. 7,000/=                 Rs. 4,000/=

The deadline for Entries is on or before 12.00 noon of 12^th November 2021. If the entry does not come at the deadline the opportunity will be given to the next player of Premier Division.

 Players can use only Laptops or Desktop with a webcam to play the games. In all times of play in progress, players should join in the zoom meeting with the screen and task Manager shared with the tournament arbiters. The Technical Regulations will be sent to the registered players individually. We use same regulations as the Novices, Major and Premier except 2 matters below.

1. The Platform is changed to Tornelo
2. A side, 2nd Camera is compulsory.

All fair play measures are taken during the event and the games after each round will be sent to the Chess.com and FIDE experts for fair play checking. If any player is found guilty in any form of these checking, he/ she will be banned from all types of Chess for 2 years.

We kindly request all Chess players to compete the event in true sportsmanship and develop you Chess skills even during this Pandemic situation. You may be a part of the Sri Lanka National Online Chess Teams as well.

Join the Asian Seniors Chess Championship for Men Over 50 and Over 65 and Women Over 50 scheduled 6-15 December 2021 in Damascus, Syria. At stake are a total of $3,000 in cash prizes.

Download Regulations 2021 Asian Seniors Chess Championships

and Registration Form Asian Seniors 2021

Sixteen players remain unbeaten after three rounds of the Asian Amateur Open Chess Championships, 16-18 November 2021 on Tornelo. A total of 175 players from 22 countries are competing in the 9-round Swiss System. The Women’s division was held 12-14 Nov.

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Surprisingly among the leaders, 10 players are aged 16 and under including the youngest 9 year old Darmen Dauren of Kazakhstan, 11 year old Sina Movahed of Iran, 12 year old Velavaa Rahavesh and Surapaneni Sai of India and Reynard Kristopher of Indonesia. both 14 years of age.

11 players drew tie for  one of their three games 17^th – 27^th place with 2 ½ points.

Twenty year old Du Yuxin of China (photo above) won the Asian Amateur Women’s Chess Championship with a convincing score of 8 points out of 9 rounds in the tournament held by the Asian Chess Federation in association with the Oman Chess Committee 12-14 November 2021 on Tornelo. Du pocketed the top prize of $500. A total of 57 women from 15 countries competed in the 9-round Swiss system.

   

Top seed compatriot Hu Yi, 34, trailed with 7.5 points for silver and $300 followed by Cecilia Natalie Liuviann, 16, of Indonesia with 6.5 points and the better tie break for the bronze and $200.

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Here are the top final standings until 6 points.

Arnash Bauyrzhan of Kazakhstan, 21, WCM Ning Isabelle Yixuan, 12, of New Zealand, Sun Jihanm, 16, of China and Siyahirah Quinsha Adinda, 12, of Indonesia won $100 each for the rating category prizes.,

The Open event of the Asian Amateur Chess Championship starts Tuesday 16 November 2021.

 

 

Two Chinese players share the lead after 6 rounds of the Asian Amateur Women’s Chess Championship on Tornelo. 16 year old Sun Jihan defeated WFM jemal Ovezdurdiyeva of Turkmenistan while Hu Yi, 34,  defeated 5^th round co-leader Amash Bauyrzham (KAZ) to score 5 ½ points each after 6 rounds. A total of 57 women from 15 countries are competing in the 9-round Swiss system.

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Close on their tails are Du Yuxin of China, 20, and AFM Syahirah Quinsha Adinda, 12, of India with 5 points apiece.

One point behind, with 4 1/2 points each are 24 year old Janhavi Soneji (IND), Amash Bauyrzhan, 21, from Kazhakstan and Aslesha Talukdar, 14, of India.

Here is ranking of top players after round 6:

by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA—The Laguna Heroes started their assault in the third conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) against Double Bishops Bangkok , 15.5-5.5, and Camarines Soaring Eagle, 17.5-3.5, on Saturday, November 13, 2021 virtually held at Chess.com Platform.

“Winning by a wide margin against Bangkok and Camarines is a good motivation for Laguna Heroes. Hoping to continue our fine games in the quarterfinals.” said Arena Grandmaster Dr. Fred Paez, one of the four co-team owners of the Laguna Heroes that include Mr. David Nithyananthan of KALARO, Engr. Benjamin Dy of SDC Global Choice and Engr. Jonathan Mamaril of Oregon, USA.

Laguna scored a 5.5-1.5 win over Bangkok in blitz on victories by Grandmaster Rogelio “Banjo” Barcenilla Jr.(Board 1), FIDE Master Austin Jacob Literatus (Board 2), Woman National Master Jean Karen Enriquez (Board 3), FIDE Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad (Board 4), Grandmaster John Paul Gomez (Board 5) and a draw by Candidate Master Arjie Bayangat (Board 7).

They also dominated Bangkok in rapid event, 10-4, with Barcenilla, Literatus, Michella Concio (Board 3), Vince Angelo Medina (Board 6) and Bayangat winning two points each.

In the second match, Laguna did not waste time and easily handled Camarines, 5.5-1.5, in blitz event behind wins by Literatus, Enriquez, Gomez, Medina and Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo (Board 7) and a draw by Barcenilla.
The Heroes toppled Soaring Eagle in the rapid event, 12-2, thanks to Literatus, Concio, Gomez, Medina and Lorenzo’s two points each and draws by Barcenilla and Bagamasbad. They finished third in the elimination round with a 19-4 win loss card.

Backed up by Greatech Philippines, Inc., SDC Global Choice, Jolly Smile Dental Clinic, KALARO and Rotary Club of Nuvali, the Laguna Heroes will take on the Northern Division’s six placer, the Davao Chess Wizzards, in the quarterfinals of the third conference Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP), which will begin Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Games on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Knock-out stage/Quarterfinals
(Northern Division)
Pasig vs Rizal
Caloocan vs Manila
Laguna vs Davao
San Juan vs Isabela
(Southern Division)
Paralympics vs Camarines
Negros vs Penang
Singapore vs Lapu-Lapu
Iloilo vs Toledo

by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA—Grandmaster Rogelio “Banjo” Barcenilla Jr. defeated National Master Levi Mercado in their rapid duel to power Laguna to an 18-3 thrashing of Olongapo in the third conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wednesday, November 10, 2021 virtually held at Chess.com Platform.

Barcenilla, who has topped the last two Battle of the Grandmasters, overpowered Mercado in 27 moves of an English Opening to lift the Heroes to their 17-4 win-loss record in the Northern division.

“Though the Laguna Heroes scored 18-3 against Olongapo, it was a tough match. The crucial wins of GM Barcenilla, Concio and FM Bagamasbad in the rapid match sparked the team to play harder,” said Arena Grandmaster Dr. Fred Paez, one of the four co-team owners of the Laguna Heroes that include Mr. David Nithyananthan of KALARO, Engr. Benjamin Dy of SDC Global Choice and Engr. Jonathan Mamaril of Oregon, USA.

A many-time Olympiad veteran, Barcenilla also got help from Michella Concio, FIDE Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, Vince Angelo Medina and Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo.

Concio toppled Angel Orijuela, Bagamasbad defeated Andrianov Valenzuela, Medina beat Conrad Corre and Lorenzo toppled Glenn Hullana Garcia.

Joshua Bautista and National Master Gefer Imbuido carried the good fight for Olongapo woodpsuhers.
Bautista upset FIDE Master Austin Jacob Literatus after 61 moves of a Sicilian defense while Imbuido split the point with Grandmaster John Paul Gomez after 68 moves of a Modern defense.

Backed up by Greatech Philippines, Inc., SDC Global Choice, Jolly Smile Dental Clinic, KALARO and Rotary Club of Nuvali, the Laguna Heroes easily defeated the Olongapo Rainbow Team 7, 7-0, blitz game behind wins by Barcenilla, Literatus, WNM Jean Karen Enriquez, Bagamasbad, Gomez, Medina and Lorenzo.

Laguna also blasted Pengcheng (China), 21-0. Up next for the Laguna Heroes are the Double Bishops Bangkok (Thailand) and Camarines Soaring Eagle on Saturday (November 13, 2021)

Four players share the lead after 3 rounds of the Asian Amateur Women’s Chess Championships hosted by the Oman Chess Committee (OCC) under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF). WFM Jemal Ovezdurdiyeva of Turkmenistan, Janhavi Soneji of India, Cecilia Natalie Liuviann of Indonesia and WCM Isabelle Yixuan Ning of New Zealand remain undefeated. A total of 57 women from 15 countries are competing in the 9-round Swiss system.

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Fifty seven (57) players from 15 countries are participating in the tournament which is open to all Asian amateur players who do not have a FIDE rating above 2100 at the start of the tournament.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five players, including Top seed Hu Yi, of China are trailing by just half a point 2 wins and a draw. While 17 players led by top seed DU Yuxin suffered one los for a total of two points.

 

The Pyramid Chess Club won the Asian Club Hybrid Chess Championship followed by runner-up Bangladesh Police and third placer SGChessHub@JurongSpring. Organized by the Asian Chess Federation in cooperation with the Iran Chess Federation, the event was held 2-11 November 2021 on Tornelo.

In photo above, Dr. Salari, Vice chairman of Fars Sport Associataion (left), awards the champion’s trophy to Mahan Baneshi of Pyramid team as sponsor Mr. Bagheri looks on. Watch the video of the awards ceremony in facebook and    twitter.

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The Pyramid team: seated left to right, Neda Malhooz HOD of team, WCM parnian Ghomi, WFM Tannaz Azali and Reyhaneh Hajatnia. Standing, left to right, FM Abtin Atakhan, FM Arash Daghli, Mr.Bagheri sponsor of team, GM Amirreza Pourramezanali, Captain Mahan Baneshi, FM Ali Rastbod, IM Bardia Daneshvar and GM Masoud Mosadeghpour.

The Bangladesh Police (photo below) trailed 1.5 game points behind Pyramid at 44 points, followed by SGChessHub@JurongSpring with 37.5 points.

Bangladesh Police team, from left: CM Tahsin Tazwar Zai, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman, Md Mahbubur Rahman (Official of Bangladesh Police), GM Ziaur Rahman, Additional DIG Dr. Shoeb Reaz Alam (Team Captain), GM Enamul Hossain, WCM Ahmed Walijah, WFM Noshin Anjum and WIM Sharmin Sultana Shirin

Here are the board medalists:

We are sad to report the passing of Mr. Abdus Salim, former President of Pakistan Chess Federation on 6th November 2021 at Peshawar, Pakistan.

Born in 1945, he served as General Secretary of the Pakistan Chess Federation from 2004 to 2012. He became president till 2018. Then he served as chairman of the federation. He played a very important role and remained active in Pakistan chess during the last two decades.

He played a vital role in initiating FIDE rated tournaments in Pakistan. He contributed much to the chess community. He was a great chess lover and will be missed.

We express sincere condolences to his family and to the Chess community of Pakistan.

May his soul rest in peace!