Set to take place on January 10, 2026, in HCM City, this tournament stands as a highlight of FIDE''s global social chess initiative, aiming to spread the joy and benefits of chess to all.
Young master Hà Quỳnh Anh will be Việt Nam''s sole representative in the first Shinhan Bank World KISEON Go Championship on December 23 in South Korea.
Lại Lý Huynh defeated China''s powerful Yin Sheng to take the men''s individual standard gold medal at the World Xiangqi Championship on September 27 in Shanghai.
In Asia, Thúy claimed second place behind China’s Wu Mengjie. She also ranked fourth in the world among outside hitters, with teammate Vi Thị Như Quỳnh coming in at 29th overall.
More than just a chess competition, this tournament, held on the weekend, offered a vibrant mix of intellectual challenges, physical engagement, nutritious eating, and the latest in tech advancements.
Now in its third consecutive year, the Việt Nam Chess Federation (VCF) is dedicated to providing underprivileged children with the chance to explore the world of chess.
This year''s tournament features 97 players from 18 countries, competing in three categories: standard chess, rapid chess, and blitz chess, with a total prize pool of up to US$15,000.
“Indonesia captures the gold medal after a five-set victory over Thailand: 27-29, 25-15, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13. Vietnam claims silver, while Thailand settles for bronze. Congratulations!” the outlet said on its Facebook post.
Nguyễn Minh Thắng, from the Chess Department of the Sports Authority of Việt Nam, believed that his key players have a good chance of earning top spots.
The Prague Masters 2025 will take place from February 26 to March 7 in Prague, Czech Republic. The ten players will compete in a round-robin format in standard chess to accumulate points.