GM Zeng Chongsheng of China used the Catalan Opening to draw with compatriot GM Xue Haowen in 17 moves and maintain solo lead with 5.5 points after 6 rounds of the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Masters at the Radison Blu Hotel in Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Xue and five others are in second slot with 5 points apiece followed by ten other players wth 4.5 points each.
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The Touchmove Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tournament starts August 24 at the atrium of SM City Mall in Roxas City, Philippines.
The tournament will commence at 9 AM and will feature a time limit of fifteen minutes per player, with a 3-second increment. It will utilize a seven-round Swiss system format.
The participating FIDE Masters include FM Roel Abelgas from Dasmarinas, Cavite, FM Mark Jay Bacojo from Manila, FM David Elorta from Pasig City, FM Christian Gian Carlo Arca from Panabo City in Davao Del Norte, and FM Alekhine Nouri from Escalante City in Negros Occidental.
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The Asian Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in the field of chess activities. The agreement was signed on August 18, 2025, in Barranquilla, Colombia, by President of the Confederation of Chess for the Americas Jose Carrillo Pujol (above left), and General Secretary of the Asian Chess Federation Hisham Al Taher.
The Memorandum sets out a framework for joint initiatives in player training, coach education, exchange programs, research, and the promotion of chess among young people. Both federations will work together to develop school chess projects, youth festivals, and professional training opportunities, while also sharing expertise in curriculum design, sports management, and infrastructure.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich underlined the importance of this collaboration: “I always thought from the start of my service that this horizontal type of collaboration is critically important. It is not that it can be done top to the bottom. There should be activities and initiatives both planned and implemented at the horizontal level between individual federations, between zone federations, and between continental federations…I am happy to see that you are signing this agreement and I look forward to the results.”
Under the agreement, each side will facilitate exchanges of players, coaches, officials, and administrators, as well as cooperate on the creation of teaching materials and development programs. The two federations also plan to collaborate on research and innovation in chess training and education.
The Memorandum will remain in effect for three years, with the possibility of renewal.
GM Zeng Chongsheng of China essayed the English Opening to beat IM Artiom Stribuk of Belarus in 68 moves and grab solo lead with 5 points after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Masters championship at the Radison Blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
GM Xue Haowen, also of China, crushed the Sicilian defense of Brandon Jacobson of the USA in 46 moves to follow alone in second slot with 4.5 points. Thirteen players trail at 4 points each at the halfway mark of the tournament.
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Eighteen-year-old IM Artiom Stribuk of Belarus beat GM Igo Gorshtein of Israel while GM Zeng Chongsheng of China beat IM Jimmy Jublin of India to share the lead with 4 points each after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi Masters at the Radison blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Seven players trail a half point behind with 3.5 points each. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results, standings and to download games.
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Only seven players are left with perfect scores of 3 points each after as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Masters division at the Radison blu hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Dignitaries at the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Masters, from left, Mohamed Suliman AlFahim, Abu Dhabi Chess Club Chairman Husain Khoury, Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Husan Turdialiev, Aref Khoury and Faisal Al Shehhi board member of Abu Dhabi Chess Club.
Twenty seven out of 201 players grabbed early lead with two points in as many rounds of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Masters at the Radison Blu Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results, standings and to download games.
Gracing the opening ceremonies are, from left, Aref Khoury, UAE Chess Federation president Taryam Matar, Saudi Arabia Chess Federation president Mohamed Al Otaibi, Houston Khoury and Faisal Al Shehhi
The Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival is going on from 14th to 24th August 2025 at the Radison Blu hotel at Abu Dhabi Corniche. The tournament is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and organized by the Abu Dhabi Chess Club and Mind Games.
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The strongest tournament is the $55,500 Masters championship open to all FIDE-rated players with a Standard published rating of 2300 ELO and above.
The tournament is a 9-round Swiss System with a time control of 90 minutes for each player and a 30-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
Over 200 players from 45 countries are competing in the Masters, including 29 Grandmasters, 3 WGMs, 83 IMs, 2 WIMs and 76 FMs.
Open to all players with a Standard published rating of 2299 ELO and below (as of 1st August 2025). A total of 212 players from 40 countries are competing in this event.
Open to all players with a Standard published rating of 1999 ELO and below (as of 1st August 2025). A total of 320 players from 42 countries are competing in this event. A total Prize fund of $19,700 is at stake on the A and B open tournaments.
Open to all juniors under 16 (born in 2009 and later) with a Standard published rating of 1999 ELO and below (as of 1st August 2025).
The Juniors can play at the same time in the Open tournament.
The tournament will be a 9-round Swiss System with a time control of 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment for each player
A total of $9.500 in cash prizes are at stake.
FIDE Rated Blitz tournament, open for all ages and nationalities.
The tournament will be an 11-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
FIDE Rated Blitz tournament, open for juniors Under 16, born in 2009 and later. The tournament will be an 11-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
FIDE Rated Blitz tournament, open for girls only/ The tournament will be a 9-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
A total of $5,700 in cash prizes shall be at stake.
Blitz tournament, open for juniors Under 18 (born 2007 and later).
The tournament is open for Abu Dhabi Chess Club members only.
The tournament will be a 9-round Swiss System with a time control of 5 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1. At stake are cash prizes of $2,100
The Abu Dhabi Chess & Mind Games and Chess.com announce the Abu Dhabi Masters – Online, on Thursday, 22nd of August 2025. The tournament features a prize fund of $10,000 and is open to all titled players.
Blitz tournament, open for titled Players Only.
The Tournament will be played on www.chess.com.
The tournament will be an 11-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 1-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
Playing venue: www.chess.com.
Date & Time: Thursday 22nd of August, starting at 9:00 PM. (UAE Time)
Open for all kids under 17 (born in 2008 and after).
The tournament will be a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 5 minutes for each player and a 3-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
The competition will be played in 12 different categories: Under 7 to Under 17 with a total of $3.600 in cash prizes at stake.
Blitz tournament, open for players age 50+.
The tournament will be a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
Date & Time: Sunday 17th of August, starting at 2:00 PM.
Open for people of determination only.
The tournament will be a 5-round Swiss System with a time control of 10 minutes for each player.
Date & Time: Friday 22nd of August, starting at 2:00 PM.
Open for teams of 2 players (parent on board 1 and child on board 2).
The tournament will be a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
Date & Time: Sunday 17th of August, starting at 2:00 PM
Open for teams of 3 players (2 playing + 1 substitute), UAE Residents with the same nationality. The team will represent their country (or city).
The tournament will be a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes for each player and a 2-second increment after each move, starting with move 1.
The top three in the Masters and Challengers: Puranik Abhimanyu, B. Adhiban, M. Pranesh, Vincent Keymer, Anish Giri and Arjun Erigasi
by Shahid Ahmed – 16/08/2025
Vincent Keymer (GER) finished Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters in style as he defeated Ray Robson (USA) to finish with an unbeaten 7/9. It was his fifth win of the tournament as he finished a whopping two points ahead of the rest, performed at 2917 and gained 20.9 Elo rating points. Anish Giri (NED) scorched the reigning Dutch champion, Jorden van Foreest (NED) to score his first win of the tournament after eight draws. It was enough for him to secure second place. Arjun Erigaisi had a well contested draw against Karthikeyan Murali to finish third.
GM Pranesh M became the champion in the Challengers section. GM Adhiban
Baskaran showed his class in the final round by winning against GM Leon Luke Mendonca to finish second. The reigning National Rapid champion, GM Iniyan Pa finished his campaign with a win over GM Abhimanyu Puranik, still Abhimanyu managed to finish third.
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