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All is set for the Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship slated 12-21 July 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. Participating are a total of 345 players from 16 countries, namely Brunei Darusslam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malsyaia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam.

The event will be held in 12 categories, under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 for boys and girls. Visit chess-results.com for full list of players per category.

The Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships have started at the Gunadarma University, Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. Seeing action are 49 boys and 34 girls from seven countries. In photo, Indonesian Chess Federation president Senator GM Utut Adianto (left). Prof. Dr. E. S. Margianti, SE, MM (second from left) and guests of honor open the event. Watch opening ceremonies on Youtube

In the Rapid Chess Championship today 4th July 2024, FIDE Master (FM) Dinh Nho Kiet of Vietnam won the gold medal while FIDE Master (FM) Satria Duta Cahaya of Indonesia took the silver. The duo tallied 7.5 points each. FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca of the Philippines won the bronze medal with 7 points. Watch live games.

Three Indonesian girls finished in the top three. Shafira Herfesa, Laysa Latifah and Samantha Edithso tied with 7 points each.

The standard chess championship is scheduled 5th to 10th July. Visit chess-results.com.

Dignitaries at opening ceremonies, from left, Press Officer Kristianus Lim, PERCASI General Secretary Henry Hendratno, Indonesian FIDE Delegate Dr. Dwi Hatmisari Ambarukmi, Myanmar Chess Federation president Maung Maung Lwin and National Chess Federation of the Philippines Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales.

The Singapore Chess Federation, supported by the Government of Singapore, has won the bid to host the FIDE World Championship Match 2024. The Match will feature the defending Champion Ding Liren from China and the Challenger Gukesh D from India and will take place between November 20 and December 15, 2024

FIDE received three competitive applications for hosting the World Championship Match – from New Delhi (India), Chennai (India), and Singapore. After reviewing the bids and inspecting all potential host cities for their venues, amenities, event programs, and opportunities, the International Chess Federation has selected Singapore as the host of the World Championship Match.

“We are delighted that for the first time in the history of FIDE, a match for the World Championship will take place in Singapore. Not only is Singapore one of the most iconic global tourist and business hubs, but it is also a thriving chess center with great ambitions and talent,” FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said.

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“I would also like to thank the other bidders – New Delhi and Chennai. Both cities are renowned chess hubs with a rich history of hosting chess events, and we are confident we will see major chess events there in the future,” Dvorkovich continued.

“FIDE is genuinely happy to bring the FIDE World Championship Match to Singapore. Chess is not just a popular game and sport; it is often seen as the epitome of the human mind’s ability to think strategically, to plan, and to foresee. Singapore embodies these same qualities. It’s a great match for the great Match!” FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said.

“We also expect multinational companies to seize an opportunity and join forces with FIDE and Singapore to make this event truly exceptional,” Sutovsky added.

Singapore’s bid was submitted on May 31, 2024, and the inspection of the venues took place on June 11 and 12. Four possible venues are being considered for the Match, and the final decision on the exact location will be announced in due course.

The Match, which boasts a sensational prize fund of 2.5 million USD, is set to take place between November 20 and December 15, 2024.

From FIDE.com

National Master (NM) Mar Aviel Carredo emerged as the champion in the 2024 National Age Group Chess Championships Grand Finals held last June 24 to 28 at the Dapitan Sports and Cultural Complex, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. In photo are, from left, John Curt Valencia, National Master Mar Aviel Carredo and National Master Phil Martin Casiguran
NM Carredo, who plays for the Dasmariñas Chess Academy under the guidance of Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Barzaga, Coun. Kiko Barzaga and national coach FIDE Master Roel Abelgas pocketed the title for ruling the U14 Boys Standard FIDE tournament hosted by Dapitan City Mayor Mayor Frederick Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos.
He had an undefeated campaign after tallying 12 points on account of 11 wins and 2 draws in the thirteen-round competition.
NM Carredo defeated AFM Jaymiel Piel , Quarl Maverick Vera Cruz and Aaron Aton in the first three rounds, respectively.
He snapped his third-match winning streak when he had a draw against David Leonard Azuela.
However, NM Carredo went on to win against AFM Lord Yofiel Young, Efren Castino Paulo, Chrys Eril Ladista, AFM John Peter Allen Cabales, Jed Axcel Tubio, Rafiel Irvin Lacorte and Nathan Segara, in that order.
He drew with Keith Adriane Ilar in the 12th and penultimate round before beating Yorhy Gabriel Sapigao in the 13th and final round.
NM Carredo, an incoming Grade 8 pupil of Dasmariñas Integrated High School also won silver in the rapid and blitz event.
Another Dasmariñas Chess Academy bets John Curt Valencia and National Master Phil Martin Casiguran also made the podium in their respective categories.
The 11 year old Valencia, a Grade 6 pupil of Dasmariñas 2 Central School took the gold in the Standard U12 Boys division. He also won the silver in the Blitz competition.
The 13 year old Casiguran, an incoming Grade 8 pupil of Dasmariñas Integrated High School, on the other hand, won the bronze in the Standard competition of the U18 Boys class. Rigil Kent Rosell of Lipa City, Batangas won the gold while Zeus Alexis Paglinawan of San Mateo, Rizal took the silver.

Tristan Jared Cervero, one of the top players of Ateneo de Manila University chess team, reigned supreme in the Barangka Chess Club tournament held last Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Barangka, Marikina City, Philippines.
Cervero bagged the title of the over-the-board tournament after registering the highest output of a perfect 7.0 points.

In photo, Marikina Chess Federation president Johnny “Joel” Gaudia (left) and Isagani De Ramos of Barangka Chess Club made the ceremonial moves kicking off the one-day tournament.

The tournament was organized by Restie Roxas and Isagani De Ramos of Barangka Chess Club in close cooperation with Marikina Chess Federation president Johnny “Joel” Gaudia.

Jonathan Trajano placed second with 6.0 points, followed by solo third Clord Bragais with 5.5 points. Felix Julius Caesar, James Joshua Padua, Lord James Malveda, Light Maranan and John Khedev Argarin occupied the fourth to ninth spots with 5.0 points each. John Khedev Argarin wound up solo tenth with 4.5 points.

Adjudged category winners were Jan Michael Ellar Jr. (Top Junior), Llewelyn Aries Alan (Top Female) and John Deaniel Basiya (Top Kiddie).-Marlon Bernardino-

FIDE Master David Elorta (above, center) swept his assignments and scored 9.0 points to rule the Mayor Frederick Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos FIDE Rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 29th June 2024 at the Dapitan Sports and Cultural Complex, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Awarding the prize are Hon. Atty. Neri Javier Colmenares (left), NCFP Chairman Committe for Youth Programs and Daryl Patilano (right), Executive Secretary of Dapitan City. Visit chess-results.com.

Elorta opened his campaign with a win over Iora Megan Garcia then followed it with victories over Elvis Longjas, NM elect Michael Jan Stephen Inigo, AFM Jaymiel Piel, Michael Linde, Cedric Kahlel Abris, FM Ellan Asuela, AGM Julius Dan Augustine Ablin and Phil Martin Casiguran.

Elorta pocketed the P30,000 cash prize during the awarding ceremony awarded by National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Grassroots & Development Committee head and former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Neri Javier Colmenares, NCFP Chief Executive Officer – GM/ FST Jayson Gonzales and the Executive Assistant of LGU, Mr. Jose Darry C. Patilano.

Elorta is one of the top players of PCAP’s Manila Indios Bravos who is set to play in the 2nd Gov. Henry S. Oaminal Open Chess Tournament on July 9 to 10 at AYA Hotel and Residences, Clarin, Misamis Occidental.

After losing to Elorta in the sixth round, Abris (above right), one of the top players of College of St. Benilde, defeated Rigil Kent Rosell Pahamtang in the seventh round, then halved the point with Piel in the eight round and United States chess master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. in the ninth and final round to score 7.0 points and receive the runner-up prize of P20,000 for his efforts. Abris got the highest tie break points in the huge group of 7.0 pointers.

Piel, AGM Dennis Bernas of Iloilo, Jerish John Velarde of Imus City, Cavite, Vincent Ryu Dimayuga of Lipa City, Batangas and Irwin Aton of Davao City also finished the tournament with similar 7.0 points.

Bernardino wound up over-all 15th place after the tie break points were applied. Bernardino was undefeated in nine games with 4 wins and 5 draws to raise his total 6.5 points, good for a share of 8th to 19th placers in this 1-day event, hosted by Mayor Frederick Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos, who is also a part of the board of directors of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines headed by chairman/president Prospero “Butch” Pichay Jr.

IM Michael Concio (third from left) won the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) Southern Luzon Regional Conference (SLRC) open chess tournament last June 27, 2024 at Centro Mall, Pulo, Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines.

The top three were IM Michael Concio – Champion, FM Mark Jay Bacojo – 1st Runner Up, Jonathan Jota 2nd Runner and IM Eric Labog Jr. – 3rd Runner Up.

Other winners are FM Noel Dela Cruz – 4th Runner Up, NM Angele Tenshi Biete 5th runner up and top junior, NM vince Angelo Medina, Jose Caumban -Top IIEE, IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad – Top, GM Joey Antonio – Top Senior, Kyla Lorraine Aurelio – Top Lady and Alexandro Anthony Desepeda.

Team winners: Top 1 – Cabuyao city with 16pts (jonathan Jota, NM Vince Angelo medina, AGM Apollo agapay), Top 2 – PECA (IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad, Bren Sasot, Samivin De los santos), Top 3 NU Manila (WFM Allan ey Jia Doroy, Alan Dorot, Kyla Lorraine Aurelio), Top 4 – Muntinlupa (Noel Trines, Edwin Caballero, Angelo Cuizon), Top 5 San Pedro – (Joshua Manire, Tom Saluba, Marianne Manire).  Top 6 to 8 teams are Ok-ka-kokey Manila led by Patrick Bonifacio, Cabuyao kids Royal Knights and IIEE East Laguna, respectively.

Eighty players participated in the tournament with IIEE theme “Transformational leadership towards Sustainable Development and Global Recognition” and as part of the 24th IIEE Southern Luzon Regional Conference (SLRC).

“Playing chess is like governing people, leading and directing the community on the right path” Guest of Honor Cabuyao Vice Mayor Leif Opiña said.

This is the strongest tournament in the history of Cabuyao City chess which boasts a big count of Chess Masters of over 15 playing in the event led by 13-time Philippine Open Champion Joey Antonio. The event was hosted in the city of Cabuyao City, Laguna and organized by Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) together Philippine Executive Chess Association (PECA) and Rotary Club of Nuvali.

The event was supported by Engr. Allan Anthony Alvarez and Engr. Mandy Diaz, both former National IIEE Presidents, IIEE Governor Eduardo Emata Jr. , IIEE Central Laguna President Noel Lobo and former President Roel Bebero, Dr. Fred Paez, Arena Grand Master, PECA President and Rotary Club Nuvali, Engr. Menandro Lim, IIEE Branding Chairman and his committee Secretary Lea Pueca, Katherine Tablao, the Emcee and Sponsor (Smart Options, 3M Authorized Distributor), Profibus and A. Alvarez Trading and Services Corp.  The event was broadcast with the use of 3 DGTs thru PSME Foundation President Roger Reyes.  Special thanks to Cabuyao City Vice Mayor, Atty. Leif Opiña, Councilor Michael Aranzanso and Rudy Derez, former Cabuyao CDRRMO Head. – by Marlon Bernaardino

Cabuyao Vice Mayor Leif Opiña vs GM Joey Antonio, IIEE Former National President Mandy Diaz vs PECA President Dr. Fred Paez, IM Michael Concio vs IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia, IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad vs WFM Allaney Jia Doroy …Standing are PSME Foundation President Roger Reyes, IIEE Best Import FM Noel Dela Cruz, IIEE 2021 National President Allan Anthony Alvarez

The Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships reel off 3rd July 2024 at the Ballroom of Gunadarma University in Karawaci-Tangerang, Indonesia, with 45 boys and 33 girls from eight countries, namely Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and host Indonesia. The tournament is held under the auspices of the Indonesian Chess Federation, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE.

Top seeds are Indonesians IM Aditya Bagus Arfan (above left) among the boys and WIM Laysa Latifa (above right) among the girls.

Visit chess-results.com. See previous announcement in asianchess.com.

Rapid chess event starts 4th July while the Standard chess event will be held from 5th to 10th July 2024.

Download Eastern Asia Junior Chess Championship 2024 REGULATIONS. Chief Arbiter is IA Bong Bunawan of Indonesia.

IA Michael Joseph Pagaran (with trophy) won the Filipino Chess Players League – Qatar battle of the Champions Elimination held 21st June at the Doha Souq Mall in Al Nasser, Doha, Qatar.