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GM Pranav V of India won the strong Masters section of the inaugural Dubai Police Global Chess Challenge, held May 4-12 in Dubai. The 17-year-old grandmaster from Bangalore edged out compatriot GM Aravindh Chithambaram on tiebreak, both with seven points, to win the trophy and $16,000. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings.

It was an all-Indian podium as GM Pranesh M came third on tiebreak with 6.5 points, the same score as six other players including GMs Vasyl Ivanchuk and Hans Niemann.

Apart from the Dubai Open and the Sharjah Masters, the UAE now has a third very strong open tournament. The sponsor is an irregular one: the Dubai police. As their representative Abdulla Ali Aal Barket explained in an interview with ChessBase India, many police officers are playing chess among each other online, and their commander came with the idea for a big international tournament.

The Masters tournament was hard-fought till the end. Among the five players on six points going into the final round, Pranav and Aravindh were the only ones to win their games on Sunday. On board three it was the eventual winner Pranav, at 17 one of India’s youngest grandmasters (number 75, back in 2022!) who defeated one of his many compatriots in this tournament. It was nice to see this happening with the Center Game, an ancient opening that is seeing a bit of a revival.

Aravindh (right) and Pranav drew each other in the eighth round in Dubai. Photo: ChessBase India.

From chess.com 

by Marlon Bernardino
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe and the Dasma Cavite Spartans reached the Northern Division quarter-finals of the 2024 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online chess tournament after beating their rivals in the elimination phase held at Chess.com Platform on Saturday, May 11. Visit official site.

The Simba’s Tribe survived a tough challenge from Isabela Knights of Alexander, 11-10, while the Cavite Spartans defeated Cagayan Kings, 15-6.
“We were pushed to the limit by Isabela, but good thing our players stepped up in the rapid play,” said playing coach Michaela Concio, forner top player of University of Santo Tomas during her College days.
“It was a tough win for us,” exclaimed Simba’s Tribe playing team owner Danilo Ponay.
This is the first time that the Quezon City Simba’s Tribe advanced to the knockout stage of the Northern Division.
Freddie Talaboc, NM Raymond Salcedo, Michella Concio, Eduardo Tunguia and Joseph Navarro played a vital role in Simba’s Tribes’ rapid triumph over the Knights of Alexander.
Talaboc defeated FM Noel dela Cruz (Board 1), Salcedo subdued NM Marc Christian Nazario (Board 2), Concio drew with Melizah Ruth Carreon (Board 3), Tunguia upset NM Gerardo “Gerry” Cabellon (Board 4) and Navarro crushed Lordwin Espiritu (Board 6).
Ricky Echala (Board 5) and Alvin Aguinaldo (Board 7) carried the fight for the Knights of Alexander after beating Francis Talaboc and Paulo Cristobal, respectively.
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe yielded to Isabela Knights of Alexander during their blitz encounter, 2-5, but came back strong with a 9-5, triumph in the rapid play.

Meanwhile, the Dasma Cavite Spartans bested Cagayan Kings, 6-1, in the blitz game and 9-5, in the rapid play.
The Cavite Spartans once again relied on the exploits of Kevin Arquero (Board 1), GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. (Board 2), FM Carlos Edgardo Garma (Board 4), Alfredo Rapanot (Board 5), Alexis Emil Maribao (Board 6) and Renie Malupa (Board 7) to beat the Cagayan Kings in the blitz game.
WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego, Garma, Renie Malupa and Maribao won their respective matches in the rapid play while Antonio contributed a draw.

“Cagayan is a strong team. We were just lucky for beating them tonight. It was indeed a tough match,” said Dasma Cavite Spartans coach Benjie Bercadez.
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe are set to tangle with the Manila Indios Bravos in the two-leg Northern Division quarter final round slated on Wednesday evening, May 15.
The Dasma Cavite Spartans are also to play with the Cagayan Kings in the knockout stage.
San Juan Predators and the defending champion Pasig City King Pirates wait in the Northern Division semifinal round after a 1-2 finish in the gruelling elimination round.
In the Southern Division, Surigao matches with Iloilo while Davao plays Tacloban for the quarter final while Camarines and Toledo wait in the Southern Division semifinal round after a 1-2 finish in the gruelling elimination round.
PCAP, the country’s first and only play-for-pay league, is headed by President-Commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria, Chairman Michael Angelo Chua and Treasurer Atty. Arnel Batungbakal.-Marlon Bernardino-

The FIDE World School Chess Championship 2024 took place in the Constitutional Province of Callao in Lima, Peru, from April 30 to May 10, 2024. Organised by the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation (FDPA) on behalf of FIDE, the championship featured competitions across six age groups: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17, with separate events in open and girls’ categories. A total of 1200 chess players from 26 countries participated in the event

Congratulations to Asian Medalists in World Schools Chess Championship

World Schools Chess Championship, Peru 2024
U7 Open	Uchral, Bayarsaikhan	MGL	Gold
U7 Girls	Az-Erdene, Nyamdavaa	MGL	Gold
U7 Girls	Meegoda, M D Vinuthi Siyansa	SRI	Silver
U9 Open	Nabiyev, Iman	KAZ	Bronze
U9 Girls	Nandinjiguur, Chinzorig	MGL	Gold
U11 Girls	Urangoo, Myadagbal	MGL	Bronze
U13 Girls	Altynbek, Aiaru	KAZ	Gold
U15 Open	Sodbilegt, Naranbold	MGL	Silver

The World School Chess Championship 2024 in Peru has come to a close, but the memories and lessons learned will continue to inspire young minds. Held in six age groups (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) with separate events for open and girls’ categories, the competition in the Constitutional Province of Callao in Lima brought together 1,169 participants from 26 countries.

After nine rounds of exciting chess, we know all the champions and top finishers. Local players enjoyed a very successful event, collecting a total of 12 medals. Peruvians led the way with three gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. Mongolia also claimed three gold medals, but with only one silver and one bronze. The USA and Paraguay each boasted two gold medals, while Paraguay, Colombia, and Kazakhstan also had champions.

The closing ceremony was attended by Guido Flores Marchan, President of the IPD (Peruvian Sports Institute); Ciro Castillo Rojo, President of the Government of Callao; Ozgur Solakoglu, Inspector of Fide; Jaime Ortega, President of the Peruvian Federation of Chess and Victor Pimentel, Organizer of the Chess World Cup (pictured above, left to right).

Champions Podium

U07 Open

1. Uchral Bayarsaikhan (Mongolia)
2. Mamani Choque Adler Esau (Bolivia)
3.  Vargas Mojica Axel Fabian (Bolivia)

U07 Girls

1.  Az-Erdene Nyamdavaa (Mongolia)
2. Meegoda M D Vinuthi Siyansa  (Sri Lanka)
3. Chavez Mendoza Amiled Aleska (Perú)

U09  Open

1. Guntaka, Aayansh (USA)
2. Manchanda, Advik (USA)
3. Nabiyev, Imán (Kazakhstan)

U09 Girls

1. Nandinjiguur Chinzorig (Mongolia)
2. Comas Bermeo Emilie (Colombia)
3. Tunque Mamani Camila Valeria (Perú)

U11 Open

1. Vinales Gonzalez Enzo Mathias (Paraguay)
2. Humpire Quispe Uriel Gustavo (Perú)
3. Gallegos Quispe Daniel Paolo (Perú)

U11 Girls

1. Mandujano Alagon Ghaydaa Ceneth  (Perú)
2. Machacca Mina Adamaris Luciana (Perú)
3. Urangoo Myadagbal (Mongolia)

U13 Open

1. Yang Maxwell (USA)
2. Martinez Flores Matias (Mexico)
3. FM Munoz Ramos Christopher (Chile)

U13 Girls

1. WCM Altynbek, Aiaru (Kazakhstan)
2. Mollo Figueroa, Nicole (Bolivia)
3. WCM Buyankhishig, Batpelden (Mongolia)

U15 Open

1. FM  Caceres Benitez Arturo Eduardo (Paraguay)
2. FM  Sodbilegt Naranbold (Mongolia)
3. Jimenez Espinola Herles Hazael (Perú)

U15 Girls

1. Torres Ccahuay Dayana Nievevska (Perú)
2. Toala Velez Dayra Jamileth (Ecuador)
3. WCM Herrada Blanco Maria  Fernanda (Perú)

U17 Open

1. FM  Campos Gomez Manuel (Colombia)
2. Garzon Zapatanga Christopher Leonel (Ecuador)
3. Salazar Flores Yerick Alexander (Perú)

U17 Girls

1. WIM Bravo Mallco Kate Azumi (Perú)
2.  WFM Contreras Huaman Fiorella (Perú)
3. WFM Jimenez Salas Maria Teresa (Perú)

This edition of the World School Championship became possible thanks to the “joyful effort” by IO Víctor Pimentel Mendoza that began in Sicuani in 2013. Referees, delegates, staff, and volunteers, all working under the protection of the flame lit 100 years ago by FIDE and the Peruvian state, successfully held this global chess forum in Peru.

Written by Rodolfo Valentino Cabrera Huaman and Patricia Claros Aguilar

Photos: Patricia Claros Aguilar

From World School Championship: Goodbye, Peru 2024 (fide.com)

Registration for the International Chess Tournament – Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial is extended until May 10th.

The tournament will take place in Aktobe, Kazakhstan from May 24th to June 3rd.

Over 17 countries have already registered, with strong players like Grandmasters Alexey Sarana (2706), Sanan Sjugirov (2692), Alexander Predke (2667), Nodirbek Yakuboev (2665) and more.

The Kazakhstan Chess Federation invites all federations to participate.

You can find the starting list by following this link: https://chess-results.com/tnr933360.aspx?lan=11

For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Asem. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/7781016043

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) and Institute of Electronic Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Friendship Games are scheduled 12th June 2024 in celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence day, in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.

In photo is Katherine Joyce Tablao of Smart Options Industrial Supplies, Inc./3M (right) and 2024 IIEE Labor Day Open chess tournament 3rd placer Andrew Elpedes of IECEP.

The event will showcase an Open Chess Executive tournament and a basketball exhibition game between the two engineering associations at Remedian Court. The chess event will be held at Best Western Hotel with Savers Industrial and Building Solutions as venue sponsors.

The Smart Options Industrial Supplies, Inc., distributor of 3M products, donated the wooden chess, pieces and clocks.  Players from electric cooperatives, telcos and other engineering firms are expected to participate with other engineering and executive players with Central Luzon and nearby towns.  GM Rogelio  “Joey” Antonio Jr. is also invited to play for both the basketball and chess tournaments.

A Php10,000 total prize is set with gifts from sponsors and hotel room coupons for champion.  The event is arranged by the IIEE Pampanga chapter and IIEE Branding team composed of 2021 IIEE National President Allan Anthony Alvarez (Adviser), Chairman Mendro Lim, Vice Chairman Erwin Fernandez and business consultant Roseller Balanza.

Filipino and United States Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. is the chief arbiter.

The 4th Edition of Philippines Chess Hall of Fame Rapid Tournament is scheduled Saturday, May 11th at Robinsons Place Mall Manila in Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico Streets, Ermita, Manila, Philippines.

In photo are tournament organizer National Chess Federation of the Philippines board of director Martin “Binky” Gaticales (right) and National Arbiter Alfredo Chay.

The champion will take home P5,000, while the second to fifth placers will pocket P4,000, P3,000, P2,000, and P1,000, respectively. The sixth to 10th will receive P750 apiece, while those who will make it to the top Master, Non-Master, Varsity, Kiddie (10-year-old and below), Lady, Senior (60-year-old and above), and Unrated will get Eureka Wooden Chess Board.

Registration is limited to 120 players only according to tournament director Martin “Binky” Gaticales.

The 1-day event has a time control of 15 minutes plus 3 seconds increment.
For more details, call or text mobile number: +63 9998851432

 

The Indonesian Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and FIDE, have the honour of inviting participants from National Chess Federations in the region to participate in the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships 2024 scheduled from the 3rd of July to the 11th of July 2024 at the Ballroom of Gunadarma University, Karawaci-Tangerang, Indonesia.

Download Eastern Asia Junior Chess Championship 2024 REGULATIONS

Download Registration Form Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls 2024

Download VIVERE HOTEL ARTOTEL CURATED

At stake are GM and WGM norms, titles of IM and WIM, FM and WFM. 

by Marlon Bernardino – The Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A ruled the Magayon Chess Festival 2024 Tatluhan Team Tournament on Saturday, May 4, at the Albay Provincial Capitol in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines. In photo are, from left, Recarte Tiauson, Vladimir Gonzales, team manager Dr. James Emerson Orfanel and Virgen Gil Ruaya

Virgen Gil Ruaya led the Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A to the championship as the Dr. James Emerson Orfanel-backed up squad also featured Recarte Tiauson and Paul Sanchez.

Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A finished with five wins and a draw to rule the 28-team meet.  They received P25,000 for their efforts.

Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A defeated Governor Grex Lagman Team B, 2-1, in the first round, Sta. Rosa Lions 2.5-0.5, in the second round, Governor Grex Lagman Team A, 3-0, in the third round, King’s Gambit Part 2, 2-1, in the fourth round and Naga Masbate City, 2-1, in the sixth and final round.

They split the points with University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 1.5-1.5, in the fifth and penultimate round.
The six Round Swiss System, Match Points System, 15 minutes plus 3 seconds Rapid time control format, was organized by Provincial Capitol of Albay.
Team King’s Gambit Part 2, finished second followed by third placers University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.

The President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Arkady Dvorkovich, and the General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Aref Hamad Al Awani, have signed the Agreement on hosting and organizing the 47th Chess Olympiad, the 4th Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, and the 98th FIDE Congress. 

In December 2023, it was announced that the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, had won the bid for the organization of the 47th Chess Olympiad, which will take place in 2028. In the FIDE Council meeting on December 17, 2023, Abu Dhabi won the bid with 96 votes, ahead of the bid from Genoa (Italy), which got 60 votes.

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich (seated left) and General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Aref Hamad Al Awani signing the Agreement. Witnessing are, from left, UAE Chess Federation President Taryam Matar Taryam, Asian Chess Federation President Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Chess Club Chairman Hussain Al Khoury.

The 47th Chess Olympiad is scheduled to take place between October 28 and November 11, 2028, at the world-class Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, the largest venue in the Middle East, with 154,678 m2 available for the event. The total proposed budget for the Olympiad is 15,300,000 Euros, while the budget for the Olympiad for People with Disabilities is 1,250,000 Euros.

In their bid, the UAE emphasized the country’s increasing role as a global hub for major international and sports events and noted the Olympiad’s importance in promoting chess in the region. It was pointed out that the UAE already has a well-established chess community made up of players, clubs, and prominent chess coaches, and that it hosts several notable events, including The President’s Cup, the Dubai Open, the Sharjah Women’s Cup, and the Abu Dhabi Open.

See FIDE News Abu Dhabi and FIDE Sign Agreement for 47th Chess Olympiad

The Hong Kong China Chess Federation Limited (HKCFL) is honoured to invite chess players from all member federations of the Asian Chess Federation to participate in the Asian Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024 (FIDE rated) from the 21st August 2024 (arrival) to the 25th August 2024 (departure).

Download Asian Rapid Team 2024 Regulations Final