The 15th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2023 is scheduled 18th-22nd December 2023 at the St. Xaviers Institution in Malaysia. There are two categories: Open category for all players and the Challenger category for players with FIDE rating below 2000. Download regulations.
The FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship came to an end, but it left a lasting impression. The exhilarating journey climaxed on the final day as Raunak Sadhwani and Govhar Beydullayeva emerged as the undisputed champions of their open and girls sections, respectively.
In the Open section, Raunak Sadhwani, the rising star from India, showcased prowess and unyielding determination and secured a remarkable victory, scoring 8.5/11. After a shaky start, Raunak picked up steam and came into the final round, sharing the top position with three players.
The Indian GM pulled off a crucial victory over Tobias Koelle (who was leading the race for most of the event) and clinched the title as two other co-leaders, Arseniy Nesterov and Dimitris Alexakis, drew their game and tied for second place with Or Globus.
Nesterov claimed silver thanks to superior tiebreaks and became the only unbeaten player in the open section; Alexakis took bronze.
In the girls’ section, Govhar Beydullayeva of Azerbaijan proved her mettle by winning the title with an even more impressive score of 9/11. Sardinia seems to have a special victorious vibe for Govhar as she won her second title here after her triumph at the 2022 World Junior Championship in this Mediterranean island.
Kazakhstani’s young ladies did exceptionally well in the competition, taking the second to fifth positions in the final standings, with Xeniya Balabayeva (silver) and Zeinep Sultanbek (bronze) making it to the podium.
From FIDE site
World Junior Rapid Chess Championship: Raunak Sadhwani and Govhar Beydullayeva win titles (fide.com)
Photos: NIKIEL.PHOTO
Official website: juniorrapidandblitz2023.com/
The Nepal Chess Federation shall organize the “Hetauda Cup” Asian Open Chess Tournament-2023 from 28th Nov. to 3rd Dec. at the Hotel Smarak (hotelsmarak.com) in Hetauda, Nepal. Download regulations for Hetauda Cup. The tournament is open to Asian players.
The tournament is organized by the Hetauda Chess Club and Makawanpur District Chess Association on the following schedule
The Top 15 players and 21 different category of the players are awarded medals
certificates and Total cash prizes of Rs 5,87,500/-
FIDE Trainers Online Seminar in Russian was held 6-8 October 2023
Twenty six (26) trainers from eight (8) national federations participated in the seminar.
The project has been supported by the FIDE Development Fund.
Philippines —Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa of Malolos City, Bulacan won the Kuya Buboy Abalos Limbas Mandaragit Eagles Club Chess Tournament on October 8, 2023 at the Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City
Ochoa scored perfect 7.0 points to bring home the PHP 5,000 cash prize plus trophy and gift certificate in this 1-day rapid tournament sponsored by Mr. Renato “Buboy” Abalos, organized by PNP chess club in cooperation with NCFP Board of Director Martin “Binky” Gaticales.
He defeated Sofia Angelique Alcala in the first round, Macwaine A. Molina (2nd round), Jerry Tolentino (3rd round), Joe Andy Calivoso (4th round), Mark Louie Velasco (5th round), Abraham Bayron (6th round) and Jerome Villanueva (7th round).
Nelson Busa Jr., John Lee Antonio and Rodolfo “Jun” Panopio Jr. finished the tournament with similar 6.0 points while Jhulo Goloran and Jerome Villanueva had identical 5.5 points.
“This is indeed a big help for the promotion of chess. I would like to really thank my good friend, PNP Chess Coach Mr. Jomar “Joms” Mendoza Pascua for promoting this event,” said Mr. Renato “Kuya Buboy” Abalos.
Photo shows champion Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa of Malolos City, Bulacan with his trophy receiving PHP 5,000 cash prize plus gift certificate courtesy of Mr. Renato “Kuya Buboy” Abalos
by Marlon Bernardino
Final Standings:
7.0 points—Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa
6.0 points—Nelson Busa Jr., John Lee Antonio, Rodolfo “Jun” Panopio Jr.
5.5 points—Jhulo Goloran, Jerome Villanueva
Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron, 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. , National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., Henrick Marello Bolaños and Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena in a souvenir photo during the opening of the 1st Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Championship on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the newly opened Sports Coliseum FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas.
SAN JOSE, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES—Ricardo Batcho won the 1st Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Championship held October 8, 2023 at the newly opened Sports Coliseum FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas.
The No. 4 Caloocan City bet Batcho outwitted Apollo Agapay in the final seventh round to capture the non-master crown with a perfect 7 points while Jerald Mariano, Herson Bangay and Jerrick Roose Albert ruled their respective divisions.
Batcho went home with a P15,000 top purse courtesy of Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron in the tournament organized by Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena.
He defeated Marc Raywel Baira in the first round, Richel Lomocso (2nd round), Richfield Rivera (3rd round), Christian Ace Alora (4th round), Jerry Areque (5th round), Kevin Arquero (6th round) before beating Agapay (7th round).
Michael Linde and Rommel Lucion finished the tournament with similar 6.0 points; while Arquero, Agapay, Trine Olmedo and Jeremy Marticio had identical 5.5 points.
Meanwhile, Mariano, Bangay and Albert won the 15 years old below, 12 years old and below and 9 years old and below division, respectively.
Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron (left foreground) and 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. and Henrick Marello Bolaños, made the twin ceremonial moves, firing off the one-day rapid event.
“With the ever-growing number of players now taking up the sport, Golden Mind Chess Club believes in empowering the youth by giving them the opportunity to hone their skills and be the best they can,” said Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena.
“We continue to innovate our tournament programme to produce more competitive, top caliber athletes that will someday be our national pride.” he added.
Tournament Director was NA Marian Osena assisted by FA Byron Gabrentina Villar, NA Salvador “Boyet” Tardecilla, NA Israel Landicho, NA Antonio Laureano and NA Mabel Padua.-Marlon Bernardino-
Final Standings:
7.0 points— Ricardo Batcho
6.0 points—Michael Linde, Rommel Lucion
5.5 points—Kevin Arquero, Apollo Agapay, Trine Olmedo, Jeremy Marticio
The Islamic Republic of Iran, India and Uzbekistan won the men’s gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively, as they easily outplayed their last round opponents in the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, left foreground, and Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher, right foreground, presented the awards. Visit gallery in https://hagoc.asianchess.com/closing-ceremony-teams/.
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (above left, holding bouquet, scored the highest performance rating at 2846 followed by compatriot GM Amin Tabatabaei at 2743. GM Praggnanandhaa of India registered performance rating of 2740 followed by GM javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan at 2738. Here are the top ten by performance rating.
China, India and Kazakhstan women won the gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. In photo, Asian Chess Federation Deputy President Bharat Singh (left foreground) presents the awards.
Former women’s world champion Hou Yifan of China scored the highest performance rating among women at 2604. GM Koneru Humpy of India followed with 2596 and compatriot GM Harika Dronavalli at 2554. Here are the top ten women by performance ratings.
Iran beat the Philippines 3:1 in the penultimate 8th round to maintain the lead with 14 match points and close in on the Asian Games Chess Team Championship title. India outplayed Korea 3.5-0.5 to stay in second slot at 13 match points. Uzbekistan beat rival Kazakhstan 3.5-0.5 to follow in third slot. Host China drubbed Kyrgyzstan 3.5-0.5 to remain within striking distance for the bronze medal.
Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.
In the women’s division, China blanked the Philippines 4:0 to be a shoo-in for the title at 15 match points. India kept pace by shutting out Hong Kong 4:0 to remain in second slot at 13 match points. Kazakhstan also blanked Korea 4:0 to follow in third slot with 11 match points. Vietnam shut out UAE 4:0 while Uzbekistan edged Mongolia 2.5-1.5 to remain within striking distance for the bronze at 10 match points each.
Iran men edged Mongolia 2.5-1.5 while India scored similar slate against Vietnam in the 7th round to maintain their 1-2 pole position in the homestretch of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. Uzbekistan shutout Korea 4:0 to climb to third slot. China similarly shutout Thailand to stay within striking distance in fourth slot.
Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.
In the women’s division, China beat Indonesia 3.5-0.5 to pull away with 13 match points as second running India was held to a 2-2 draw by third running Kazakhstan. With two rounds to go, China is a shoo in for the gold with 13 match points. India has 11 match points followed by Kazakhstan with 9 match points. Four teams are in the running for bronze with 8 match points each.
Iran and India drew 2:2 with Vietnam and China, respectively, to maintain their 1-2 men’s position in 6th round of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. GM Parham Maghsoodloo led the Iran team with his 5th point in 6 games for a performance rating of 2921. GM Le Tuan Minh of Vietnam countered by beating GM Idani Pouya as the other boards were drawn. Vietnam and Uzbekistan are tied for third slot at 8 match points each followed by China with 7 match points.
Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.
In the women’s division, China dominated Vietnam 3.5-0.5 while India blanked Uzbekistan 4:0 to maintain their 1-2 position after six rounds. Kazakhstan drubbed the Philippines 3.5-0.5 to stay close in third slot.
China’s Hou Yifan scored her 5th point in 6 games. GM Zhu Jinier and WGM Zhai Mo scored for China to lead with 11 match points. The powerhouse Indian team of Knoeru Humpy, Rameshbabu Vaishali, Agrawal Vantika and Sri Savitha shutout Uzbekistan to stay in second slot with 10 match points. Kazakhstan is in third slot with 8 match points.
