8 Year Old Wins 21st Noypi x Robinson’s Magnolia 13-under FIDE-Rated Rapid Tournament
Champion 8 year old Marius Constante and tournament director National Arbiter Richard Dela Cruz. By Marlon Bernardino Marius Constante swept the seven round 21st Noypi x Robinson’s Magnolia Kids 13-under FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 20th September 2025 in Quezon City, Philippines. The eight year old Novaliches, Quezon City resident Constante, prevailed over Zyler Dayo, Elisha … Continue reading 8 Year Old Wins 21st Noypi x Robinson’s Magnolia 13-under FIDE-Rated Rapid Tournament
GM Sanan Sjugirov Wins 1st Buddhist Rapid Chess Championship
GM Sanan Sjugirov of Hungary won the 1st Buddhist Rapid Chess Championship held 18-21 September in Kalmykia, Russia. A total of 34 players from eight countries participated in the 9-round Swiss rapid chess championship, namely Hungary, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and host Russia. Sjugirov finished alone with 8 points for the gold medal. … Continue reading GM Sanan Sjugirov Wins 1st Buddhist Rapid Chess Championship
IIEE Singapore Wins 7th level championships in IIEE Olympiad
The IIEE Singapore team won another level championship in the penultimate 9th round of the IIEE National Chess Olympiad. They lead the remaining 16-teams going into the last round scheduled October 3, 2025 via Lichess. Mark Gerald Reyes led all scorers with 16 points and other Singaporean players with more than 10 points each include … Continue reading IIEE Singapore Wins 7th level championships in IIEE Olympiad
Yunus Khan of India Wins Dasman Classic Chess Championship in Kuwait
Yunus Khan of India finished alone with 7.5 points to win the Dasman Classic Chess Championship organized 10-18 September 2025 by the Kuwait Mind Sports Association in Kuwait. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and final standings and to download games. Champion Yunus Khan of India (left) Runner-up Amani Alazmi of Kuwait (left) … Continue reading Yunus Khan of India Wins Dasman Classic Chess Championship in Kuwait
12th Beirut International Open Slated 17 to 27 October 2025
The Amicale Notre Dame – Chess Club is glad to invite you to participate in the “12th Beirut International Open – Chess Championship” from 17 to 27 October 2025 The “12th Beirut International Championship” is open to all players regardless of their title or rating. The application should be returned not later than 12 October 2025 … Continue reading 12th Beirut International Open Slated 17 to 27 October 2025
Giri and Vaishali Win FIDE Open and Women’s Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan
With 8/11, Anish Giri won the Open tournament outright, defeating Hans Niemann in the final round. Just half a point back, Matthias Bluebaum, Alireza Firouzja and Vincent Keymer shared second place. Thanks to a better tiebreak, it was Bluebaum who secured the second qualifying spot for the 2026 Candidates. In the Women’s event, on 8/11, … Continue reading Giri and Vaishali Win FIDE Open and Women’s Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan
Commonwealth Chess Championship Scheduled 8-17 Nov 2025 in Malaysia
by Ellie Emira The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF), under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE, is pleased to invite National Chess Federations from all Commonwealth countries to participate in the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, scheduled from 8 November (Arrival) to 17 November 2025 (Departure) at the Corus KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The … Continue reading Commonwealth Chess Championship Scheduled 8-17 Nov 2025 in Malaysia
Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong China Chess Federation (HKCCF) is honoured to invite chess players from all member federations of Eastern Asia Zone 3.3 & Zone 3.5 to participate in the Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championship 2025 (with direct titles & norms) from the 22nd December 2025 (arrival) and departure on 30th December 2025. The … Continue reading Eastern Asia Juniors and Girls Set 23-29 Dec 2025 in Hong Kong
21-year-old Filipino David Sarmiento wins Rapid Chess Championship in Emden, Germany
By Marlon Bernardino David Ray Sarmiento, 21-year-old chess prodigy from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, won the 50th Anniversary Emden Chess Club Rapid Chess Championships held September 14, 2025 at the Culture Center in Emden, Germany. Sarmiento was undefeated with an impressive score of 6.0 points from 5 wins and 2 draws. David Ray Sarmiento’s triumph is … Continue reading 21-year-old Filipino David Sarmiento wins Rapid Chess Championship in Emden, Germany
Asians Lead FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, Qualification Chances in Men’s
GM Rameshbabu Vaishali of India (left) beat GM Mariya Muzychuk (right) of Ukraine to tie Kateryna Lagno of Russia for the lead after the penultimate round of the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The top two qualify into the Women’s Candidates Tournament. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings. In the … Continue reading Asians Lead FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, Qualification Chances in Men’s