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AsiaOne
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
World Chess Day: A celebration of strategy, intellect and Singapore's best, Lifestyle News
Every year on July 20, chess enthusiasts around the globe observe World Chess Day, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. This day marks a tribute to the game that transcends borders and cultures, promoting intellectual growth and strategic thinking. But how did this special day come to be, and why is it commemorated with such enthusiasm? The origin of World Chess Day World Chess Day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2019. However, the celebration dates back to 1966, when it was first proposed by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to commemorate its founding on July 20, 1924 in Paris. The proposal aimed to promote chess as a universal language of intellect and strategy, fostering co-operation and understanding among nations. The UN's recognition further solidified the importance of chess as a tool for education, conflict resolution, and cultural exchange. [embed] FIDE 100 Guinness World Records attempt To commemorate the centenary of World Chess Day, FIDE aims to set the Guinness World Record for the most number of chess games played in 24 hours — and you could be part of this history-making event, whether you're a grandmaster or a novice. Fun facts about chess 1. Ancient origins Chess originated in northern India around the 6th or 7th century AD, evolving from a game called chaturanga. It spread to Persia, where it became known as shatranj before making its way to Europe and eventually the rest of the world. 2. The youngest grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra from the United States holds the record as the youngest Grandmaster in chess history, achieving the title at just 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days old in June 2021. 3. The longest game The longest recorded chess game took place in Belgrade in 1989 between Ivan Nikolić and Goran Arsović. It lasted 269 moves and ended in a draw after more than 20 hours of play. 4. "Checkmate" origins The term "checkmate" comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat", which means "the king is dead". 5. The first computerised chess game The first known computer to play chess was an IBM 704, which played its first game in 1957. It wasn't until 1997 that IBM's Deep Blue defeated reigning world champion Garry Kasparov. 6. Blindfold chess Playing chess without sight of the board, known as blindfold chess, has been around for centuries. The current record for simultaneous blindfold games is held by Timur Gareyev, who played 48 opponents in December 2016. 7. Chess Olympiad The Chess Olympiad, organised by FIDE, is one of the largest chess competitions in the world, attracting teams from over 180 countries. The first official Olympiad took place in 1927 in London. It's your move, Singapore! Did you know that the Lion City also has a few home-grown chess talents? Ashwath Kaushik @gma This 8-year-old chess phenom Ashwath Kaushik has set a new world record to become the youngest person ever to defeat a grandmaster. ♟️ Your move, George! #Chess #Record #Grandmaster ♬ original sound - Good Morning America On Feb 18, 2024, 8-year-old Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest chess player ever to beat a chess grandmaster. His victory came after a three-hour game at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus-Open in Switzerland, where he beat 37-year-old Polish grandmaster Jacek Stopa. Gong Qianyun [embed] With an impressive record of nine Singapore Women's Chess Championship titles, 39-year-old Gong Qianyun is an outstanding and dominant force in the local chess scene. Qianyu has also represented Singapore on the international stage, clinching Singapore's first SEA Games Gold medal in Chess for the Rapid category at the 2019 SEA Games. She has continued to excel since then, securing the Silver medal in Rapid and the Bronze medal in Blitz during the 2021 SEA Games. Siddharth Jagadeesh [embed] After years of hard work, Siddharth Jagadeesh became Singapore's sixth and youngest chess grandmaster on May 21, 2024. The 17-year-old had previously achieved FIDE master rank in 2019, followed by international master rank in 2022. Tin Jingyao [embed] 24-year-old Tin Jingyao is Singapore's fifth grandmaster, and was previously the youngest before Siddharth Jagadeesh's achievement earlier this year. At the age of 9, Jingyao made waves in the local chess circuit by participating in a simultaneous exhibition against legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov alongside 21 other individuals. He has since gone on to represent Singapore in the 2022 SEA Games, winning 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. [[nid:718432]] This article was first published in .
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
Saint Louis Welcomes Rising Stars and Chess Legends for 2025 U.S. Junior, Junior Girls and Senior Championships
SAINT LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The brightest minds in American chess — from rising prodigies to seasoned champions — will converge once again in the nation's Chess Capital as Saint Louis hosts the 2025 U.S. Senior, Junior, and Junior Girls Championships. Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club from July 15–25, the invitation-only tournaments will take place at University Tower in Saint Louis and feature the top 10 players in each division competing for national titles and a record-breaking combined prize fund of $225,000. 'We're proud to once again launch this summer's national championships by bringing together the country's top chess talent,' said Yasser Seirawan, Chief Commentator and Spokesperson for the Saint Louis Chess Club. 'The U.S. Junior, Junior Girls and Senior Championships are among our favorite events to host — they offer a rare opportunity to witness the brilliance of both legendary veterans and the rising stars who represent the future of American chess.' The three 10-player fields will tie together chess past and future for a celebration of the best of chess. U.S. Junior Championship With five of the players currently ranked within the top 50 juniors in the world, this year's U.S. Junior Championship will feature a field of competitive prodigies including Grandmaster (GM) Abhimanyu Mishra, the youngest ever to earn the GM title and the highest rated American Junior, as well as teenage GM's Andy Woodward and Brewington Hardaway. Along with winning the title, players will be competing to win a piece of the $75,000 prize fund and the coveted invitation to the U.S. Championship later this year. U.S. Junior Girls Championship The future of women's chess in America looks incredibly bright and will be showcased at the U.S. Junior Girls' Championship. The event features 9 of the top 11 Junior Girls in the country, including WGM Zoey Tang, who is currently ranked 7th in the world. Also competing are promising young talents such as 12-year-olds Woman FIDE Masters (WFM) Megan Paragua and Laurie Qiu, the youngest players in this year's championship. In addition to the championship title, players will compete for a share of the $50,000 prize fund and an invitation to compete in this year's U.S. Women's Championship later this year. U.S. Senior Championship Created by the Saint Louis Chess Club seven years ago, the U.S. Senior Championship will again be held alongside the country's junior national chess championships, where they will compete for a $100,000 prize fund. The 2025 field boasts legendary chess players, including many former champions like GM Vladimir Akopian (2024), GM Alex Shabalov (2022, 2019), GM Gregory Kaidanov (2021) and GM Joel Benjamin (2020). The rating for players is based on the April 2025 US Chess Invitational Rating lists, part of the US Chess Invitational Event Regulations, which were used to determine the invitations for these events. The expert commentary team of GMs Yasser Seirawan and Cristian Chirila and IM Nazi Paikidze will call the action live and provide game analysis daily online starting at 12:20 p.m. CT on and on the Saint Louis Chess Club's YouTube and channels. Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit
Mint
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
D Gukesh pops up in UPSC Prelims 2025; Do you know what was the question during India's toughest exam?
D Gukesh made his way into India's toughest exam when the youngest chess world champion became a part of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Prelims 2025 question paper. The UPSC Prelims 2025 took place on May 25, 2025 across India. The question appeared on serial no.100 in Set A. At serial no.100, two questions appeared, both on chess. 'I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi,' read out the first of the two. In the second, the question was, 'II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster.' Candidates were given four options of asking which of the above two is/are correct. 'I only, II only, Both I and II, Neither I nor II' were the options. For the unknown, the correct answer is option II as Abhimanyu Mishra is the holder of the record for being world's youngest-ever Grandmaster in history on June 30, 2021, at the age of 12 years, four months, and 25 days. Sergey Karjakin held the record previously at 12 years and seven months. Indeed, Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion but not after defeating the Russian Nepomniachtchi. The Indian defeated China's Ding Liren on December 12, 2024 at 18 years and 195 days. Gukesh will next be seen competing at the Norway Chess tournament, alongside fellow Arjun Erigaisi. The Indians will be up against the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura from Monday. This is also the first time two Indian men will be competing at the Norway Chess tournament. Among Indian women are two-time women's world rapid champion Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali.
