Champions Crowned at the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships
The 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships came to a close after ten exciting days in Thailand, running from 20–30 November 2025. This year’s event was the biggest ever, bringing together 697 young talents from 33 countries.
Players competing under the FIDE flag dominated the classical section, winning 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals. China and Vietnam followed closely, keeping the medal race competitive.
The championship, hosted by the Thailand Chess Association and supported by FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation, featured Standard, Rapid, and Blitz events. Young players from the Under-8 to Under-18 categories, both boys and girls, fought hard across all formats.
A major highlight of the event was the smooth organisation powered by technology. A dedicated online portal handled registration, visa processes, travel details, hotel bookings, and even printing of QR-coded ID cards. An AI-driven system managed the massive photo gallery, making the entire operation fast and efficient.
Fans can find photos of medalists and round-by-round results on the official sites.
India Shines in Rapid Chess
India delivered a brilliant performance in the Asian Youth Rapid Chess Championship. Indian players finished first in the medal tally with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
Vietnam followed with 2 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze, while China and the FIDE contingent tied for third place with 1 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze each.
Team spirit was at the heart of the rapid event. Medals were also awarded based on the combined scores of the top three players from each federation. Federations with fewer than three players were not considered for team awards.
Iran, Kazakhstan, and China Rule the Blitz
The final day brought the most thrilling format of all—blitz chess. With lightning-fast moves and intense time pressure, Asia’s rising stars gave spectators a dramatic finish.
In the end, Iran topped the blitz medal table with 3 gold and 1 silver. Kazakhstan and China followed closely, both earning 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze, showing just how tight the competition was.
Thailand Chess Association President Sahapol Nakvanich praised the event’s success and expressed hope for hosting even larger events in the future.
For complete results, fans can check the official links and photo galleries online.
Photos: FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
