Chess individual and team championships are official events in the 19th Asian Games 2022 (postponed from last year) from 20th September to 8th October 2023 (departure) in Hangzhou, Chess is a medal sport among 61 disciplines of 40 sports in 54 competition venues.
The tournaments will be played as 9-round Swiss System. Time control is Rapid chess (25 minutes + 10 second increments) for the individual event and Standard format (90 minutes + 30 second increments) for the team event.
The Sabah Chess Association (SCA) and the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and FIDE, invites National Chess Federations in the region to participate in the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships 2023 scheduled from the 1st of December to the 9th of December 2023 at the Sabah Oriental Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Download Regulations – Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championship 2023 – FINAL (SOH)
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The Hong Kong Chess Federation Limited (HKCFL) is honoured to invite chess players from all member federations of FIDE to participate in the Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2023 (FIDE rated with possible title norms) from the 23rd December 2023 (arrival) to the 29th December 2023 (departure).This event is organised by the Hong Kong Chess Federation Limited and the organising committee shall be its Board of Directors. The playing venue shall be at the Saint Benedict’s School in Choi Hung, Kowloon.
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Participants are advised to book early to avoid high walk-in prices prevalent in Hong Kong. Special rates are possible if booked well in advance. HOTEL ARRANGEMENT: Federation can offer special flat rates for the first 30 rooms booked at the Regal Oriental Hotel at HKD1,000 per night for 2 persons with breakfast. This offer expires 1st Dec 2023.
The Al Ain Chess Club on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), FIDE and UAE Chess Federation has the honor to invite all Asian National Chess Federations to participate in the 2023 Asian Youth Chess Championships and Asian Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships, which will be held from 12th (arrival) to 22nd (departure) December 2023 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Above and below are photos of the UAE University in Al Ain which hosted the World Youth Chess Championship. Team and individual trophies and medals for winners and e-Certificates for all participants shall be awarded at the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE.
Direct Titles are at stake in each of the above age groups.
Download Regulations AYCC 2023. Registration portal will be announced soon.
Download General Information and Tour Info. Below are photos of the official hotel, the 5-star Danat Al Ain Resort.
The 139th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 9th to 12th September 2023. It was organized by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE and supported by the FIDE Planning and Development Commission.
The Lecturer was IA/IO Abundo, Casto (UAE).
The Language of the Seminar was English.
Nineteen (19) arbiters from six (6) national federations (AUS, IND, MAS, SGP, SRI, and THA) participated in the Seminar, and all of them participated in the examination test, held after the end of the lectures.
The City of Tagaytay under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and International Chess Federation and in cooperation with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee, has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations in Asia to participate in the 2023 Asian Seniors Chess Championships for over-50 and over-65 years old (and best women), from 14-22 October 2023 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines.
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Regulations Asian Seniors Chess Championship 2023c
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This year’s Hangzhou Asian Games features intellectual sports, including Go, chess, Chinese chess, bridge and e-sports. Hong Kong is sending a total of 43 athletes to the “Three Chess and One Card” competition, and some members attended the joint pledge meeting on Sunday (10th September) to enhance public understanding of the various events.
In terms of chess, the Hong Kong team sent Lam King Wai, known as the “Hong Kong chess king” and Hong Kong’s first “World Amateur Chess Championship” champion, to bring players under the age of 20 to participate, including 11-year-old Li Yiheng, one of the youngest athletes in the Hong Kong delegation this year.
Lin Jingwei, who is 47 years old, said that he is like bringing a group of small girls, he believes that this year’s main purpose is to “pave the way” for the new generation, “They are beginning to have results in international competitions, but Asian players are the strongest in all continents in the world, and we try our best to “save capital” in the face of professional masters, and it is good to win half of them.” He believes that the new generation of players does not have much baggage and can focus more on chess, “good attitude, attack when attacking, will not be afraid of the opponent, but may have surprises.”
Jamshedpur, September 7, 2023: Tata Steel Asian Junior Open and Girls Championship 2023 was declared open by former world champion Viswanathan Anand and Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President Corporate Services, Tata Steel today.
The matches of the coveted championship will take place between September 8 to 15 at JRD Tata Sports Complex. A total of 121 players from seven countries will participate, which includes 58 girls and 63 boys. The countries include Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Russia, Indonesia, Nepal and India. This vibrant international presence will add a layer of diversity and competitiveness to the championship.
The championship consists of two categories – the Asian Junior Open (Boys and Girls) and the Asian Girls Chess Championship. This dual structure ensures that players of all genders have an equal opportunity to shine. The Championship is divided into three categories : Standard, Rapid and Blitz. The championships are organized as a round robin or Swiss system tournament depending on the number of participants. The winners of the open and girls championships earn the right to participate in next year’s World Junior Chess Championship.
Lauding efforts of Tata Steel towards the development of Chess in India and abroad, Viswanathan Anand said, “Chess as a game is progressing in India and around the globe. From being amateurs at the world stage to scaling top spots in grand tournaments, we have come a long way. The bond with Tata Steel has been long and one to cherish. We have all come of age through Asian Junior Chess Championships and this will be yet another opportunity for the young minds to make bold moves in chess.”
Speaking on the occasion, Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President, Tata Steel said, “Tata Steel’s journey with chess began more than 3 decades ago, underlining the Company’s commitment to promote intellectual pursuits and strategic thinking. The Tata Steel Asian Junior Open and Girls Chess Championship 2023 is yet another testament to Jamshedpur’s metamorphosis into an upcoming sporting hub. Sports has always been a way of life for us at Tata Steel and such cross- cultural interactions will add newer facets to the game of chess.”
Sharing his views Naresh Sharma, Treasurer of All India Chess Federation stated that Tata Steel has rich legacy in promoting sports and has played pivotal role in taking India Chess to an international level.
For the first time, a chess championship of this scale is being hosted in the easter state of Jharkhand in India. This reinforces Tata Steel’s commitment to promoting chess and nurturing young talent in the region. The inaugural ceremony at Jamshedpur also witnessed mesmerising performance of Chhau dance form of Jharkhand by the local artists.
Present on the occasion were Van Den Berg Jeroen, Director of Tata Steel Chess India, Pravin Thipsey, Indian Chess Grandmaster, Naresh Sharma, Treasurer of All India Chess Federation, Dharmendra Kumar, Chief Arbiter, Tata Steel Asian Junior Open and Chess Championship 2023, Richa Sanchita, Executive President, All Jharkhand Chess and other dignitaries.
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Sarvesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Communications, Tata Steel, sarvesh.kumar@tatasteel.com
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A. Kumaresh of India (rated 1703) won the Asian Amateur Chess Championship under 2000 held 27th August 2023 to 4th September 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher (second from left) awards the champion’s trophy to Kumaresh.
German Santiago of the Philippines won the under-1700 category.
Rouda Essa, Alserkal of the United Arab Emirates won the women’s under-2000 while Gamage Desandhi Dhihansa of Sri Lanka won the women’s under-1700.
A total of 120 men and 42 women participated from 28 countries. The event was supported by the FIDE Planning and Development Commission.
Visit Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com – Asian Amateur Chess Championship Men 2023 for round by round results and final stanadings and to download games.
U-2000, Open
Gold : Kumaresh A, Points-8.5
Silver :Sham R, Points-7.5
Bronze : Ravil Pernekhan, Points-7
4th : Khazhatuly Alikhan, Points-7
5th : Cayaba John Vincent, Points-7
Open U-2000, Women’s
Gold : WCM Rouda Essa Alserkal, Points-8
Silver : WFM Al Maamari Wafia Darwish, Points-6.5
Bronze : Kiani Rahil, Points-6.5
4th : Amulya Guruprasad r, Points-6
U-1700, Open
Gold : German, Santiago, Points-6.5
Silver : Gamage Ovin Vidmal, Points-6
Bronze : Pathak, Anshu Kr, Points-6
Best Unrated: Zhilkin Valeriy, Points-4
U-1700, Women’s
Gold : Gamage Desandhi Dhihansa, Points-7
Silver : Mansurova Mumtozbegim, Points-6
Bronze : Mariam Essa, Points-6
Best Unrated: Gantsetseg, Ganbold, Points-5
In the women’s division, Rouda Essa, Alserkal of the UAE finished alone with 8.5 points.
by Marlon Bernardino
The Far Eastern University (FEU) Chess Team students proved their mettle over the weekend at the 16th Mid Valley City Malaysia Chess Challenge 2023 at the Cititel Midvalley, Midvalley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 28 to September 3. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and final standings.
This 9 Round Swiss System FIDE rated tournament, organized by the Malaysian Chess Federation dubbed as Merdeka Chess Festival gathered 206 competing players from 12 countries namely Brunei Darussalam, China, England, Indonesia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
FEU’s woodpushers swept the podium, bringing home the gold, silver, and bronze medals.
UAAP Season 85 MVP National Master (NM) Christian Marcelo Olaybal topped the tournament alone in first place. The pride of Binangonan, Rizal, defeated Al Mubarok Jalaludin and Simanjuntak Morado of Indonesia in the last two rounds to win the championship title with a solid 8 points out of 9.
Not to be outdone, National Master (NM) Franklin Loyd Andes from Bicol, Albay, clinched the second-place spot, having the highest tiebreak among 7.5 pointers.
The female chess contingent of FEU also made their presence felt in this male-dominated sport. Youngest among the Tamaraws’ delegates, the 15-year-old Woman National Master (WNM) Ruelle Canino of Cagayan De Oro, placed 3rd with another 7.5 performance in the overall standings, showcasing her remarkable chess acumen.
Woman National Master (WNM) Vic Glysen Derotas from Cebu City, and Lemmuel Jay Adena from Caloocan City also made their mark, securing the 8th and 10th positions, respectively, in the Challengers category.
Meanwhile, National Master (NM) Oscar Joseph Cantela of General Trias, Cavite took the gold medal in the Open 16-under in Rapid Age-Group Chess Championship last August 27, and silver medal on Board 1 in SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship last August 25-26.
FEU’s female reserve, Arleah Cassandra Sapuan of Valencia, Negros Oriental also toppled with gold medal for U-16 Girls Division in Merdeka Day Age-Group on August 31.
It is during this year’s Merdeka Chess Festival that FEU has sent the most number of delegates with a total of 16 players from High School Boys and Girls and College Men and Women.
One of the most remarkable aspects of FEU’s chess program is its commitment to nurturing young talents, fostering a lifelong love for the game and instilling values such as discipline, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship. Their success in Malaysia is not an isolated incident but the result of years of training, unwavering support, and a culture of excellence. FEU’s program is designed to inspire and develop the chess champions of the future.
This international campaign is made possible through the guidance of FEU head coach GM Jayson Gonzales. Likewise, the invaluable efforts of people behind FEU’s program led by the unwavering efforts of FEU Athletics Director, Mr. Mark Molina, and the support from Dr. Armi Cunanan-Yabut, the Executive Director of FEU Diliman and specially from FEU Chairman, Mr. Aurelio ‘Gigi’ Montinola, and FEU President, Mr. Juan Miguel Montinola.
Credit to FEU Facebook page
