Second Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners: Registration now open
The FIDE Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners returns for its second edition, set to take place across four continents in May 2026. This event builds on the momentum of the inaugural continental championships in 2025 and is part of FIDE’s ongoing Chess for Freedom initiative – a programme designed to expand opportunities for intellectual … Continue reading Second Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners: Registration now open
Selection Completed for the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) 2026 Project
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation announces the results of the selection process for national chess federations in the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) 2026 project. The application period for the new stage of the initiative, implemented with the support of Freedom Holding Corp., FIDE, and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), concluded in early January. Following a … Continue reading Selection Completed for the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) 2026 Project
Queen Festival & Princess Festival Online Chess Tournaments 2026
The Queen Festival Online Chess Tournament 2026 and the Princess Festival Online Chess Tournament 2026. Organized under the auspices of the FIDE Women’s Commission, these tournaments have become a wonderful tradition over the past few years, bringing together talented players from all around the world. We would be honored to have you join us once again for this … Continue reading Queen Festival & Princess Festival Online Chess Tournaments 2026
Swiss Manager Webinar Report
The Asian Chess Federation successfully conducted a Swiss Manager Seminar on 18–19 October 2025. The seminar was held online via Zoom Platform, and led by distinguished Lecturers IA Casto Abundo, IA Mehrdad Pahlevanzadeh, and IA Michael Joseph Pagaran. A total of 68 participants from 26 national chess federations (AFG, BRN, CAN, CHN, EGY, GHA, GUM, … Continue reading Swiss Manager Webinar Report
Asian Individual Chess Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Mongolian Chess Federation, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, invites your Federation to participate in the Asian Continental Chess Championships (Open and Women’s) from 28th May (arrival) to 07th June (departure) 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The playing venue is the Conventional Center in Ulaanbaatar. Total 100,000.00 US$ Cash prizes guaranteed for … Continue reading Asian Individual Chess Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
28th Asian Youth 2026 in Shenzhen, China
Asian Chess Federation approved the successful bid of the Chinese Chess Association to organize the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 in Shenzhen, China, from 15 – 25 July 2026. Last year, Thailand hosted the 27th Edition of the Asian Youth Games, with a record 695 players from 33 Asian Countries. This event will … Continue reading 28th Asian Youth 2026 in Shenzhen, China
Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives
Kazakhstan Chess Federation is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for participation in the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) Project 2026. FACI is an international project implemented by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation with the support of Freedom Holding Corp., in partnership with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF). The Project aims … Continue reading Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives
Darry Bernardo keeps lead in Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities
By Marlon Bernardino Darry Bernardo defeated compatriot Felix Aguilera to create a three way tie for first place after three rounds of the 3rd Asian Chess Championship 2025 for players with disabilities among Men on 3rd December 2025 in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings for Men and Women. … Continue reading Darry Bernardo keeps lead in Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities
Iran, Kazakhstan, China Top 27th Asian Youth Blitz Chess Championship
Different groups of children won the blitz event as Iran tallied 3-1-0 gold, silver and bronze medals followed by Kazakhstan and China in a tie with 2-1-1 slates. After a gruelling 9 rounds of Standard competition, the children were still eager to compete in blitz in the last day of the tournament on 29th November … Continue reading Iran, Kazakhstan, China Top 27th Asian Youth Blitz Chess Championship
Favorites Share Early Lead in Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities
By Marlon Bernardino Darry Bernardo, Menandro Redor, Henry Roger Lopez, Arman Subaste and Israel Peligro got off to a blazing start by posting victories in the opening round of the 3rd Asian Chess Championship 2025 for players with disabilities which started 2nd December 2025 in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results … Continue reading Favorites Share Early Lead in Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities