The main competition with classical time control at the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships delivered a dramatic conclusion in Shenzhen, China, with closely contested titles, decisive tie-breaks, and strong team performances across all 12 sections (9-round Swiss tournaments).
The frequency of ties reflected the competitive balance throughout the tournament. In several sections, the difference between gold and silver was determined only after all the games of the final round had been completed.
Vietnam collected the highest total number of individual medals. Truong Phuc Nhat Nguyen recorded the strongest winning score of 8/9 in the standard competition.
The podium finishers in each category were as follows:
Boys Under 8
Truong Phuc Nhat Nguyen (Vietnam) – 8/9
Zhang Ruike (China) – 8
Jin Yuxin (China) – 7
Girls Under 8
Saiaastha Singh (India) – 7/9
Gasanova, Aiat (FIDE) – 6½
Zhu Xianshuo (China) – 6½
Boys Under 10
Adilbek, Adinur (Kazakhstan) – 7½/9
Guo Ziming (China) – 7½
CM Nematillakhonov, Nurmuhammad (Uzbekistan) – 7
Girls Under 10
Zhu Jiahe (China) – 7½/9
Nguyen Vu Bao Chau (Vietnam) – 7½
Ly Kha Han (Vietnam) – 6½
Boys Under 12
CM Tulegen, Ramazan (Kazakhstan) – 7½/9
CM Le Phan Hoang Quan (Vietnam) – 7½
CM Nguyen Quang Anh (Vietnam) – 7½
Girls Under 12
WFM Yunker, Alisa Genrietta (FIDE) – 7/9
Peng Jingyi (China) – 6½
WCM Filippova, Milana (Kazakhstan) – 6½
Boys Under 14
FM Kakavand, Ramtin (Iran) – 7/9
Nguyen Le Nguyen (Vietnam) – 7
FM Abdsattar, Alisher (Kazakhstan) – 7
Girls Under 14
WCM Maitreyi Mondal (India) – 7½/9
WCM Tursunalieva Nurelina (Kyrgyzstan) – 7
Kalugina, Maria (FIDE) – 7
Boys Under 16
FM Puzyrevsky, Semyon (FIDE) – 7/9
CM Alaghehmand, Arshia (Iran) – 7
IM Dinh Nho Kiet (Vietnam) – 6½
Girls Under 16
Tong Yiyi (China) – 7½/9
Ebrahimi, Rashti Asal (Iran) – 7½
WFM Iudina, Veronika (FIDE) – 6½
Boys Under 18
FM Volkov, Maksim (FIDE) – 6½/9
IM Banh Gia Huy (Vietnam) – 6½
Ahmadi, Erfan (Iran) – 6½
Girls Under 18
WFM Ton Nu Quynh Duong (Vietnam) – 7½/9
WFM Alavi, Mahsa (Iran) – 6½
WIM Nguyen Binh Vy (Vietnam) – 6½
Complete standings and results
The competition with classical time control in Shenzhen showcased the depth and growing strength of youth chess across Asia.
With eight individual titles decided by tie-breaks, the 2026 championship will be remembered for its narrow margins, intense final-round pressure and an exceptional level of competition across all age categories.
Vietnam and China each collected 11 team medals, but Vietnam secured first place through its six gold medals.
Together, Vietnam and China occupied 22 of the 36 available team podium positions.
Text and photos: 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships
Official website: https://aycc2026.chesstournament.org/