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Vietnamese grandmaster wins Asian blitz chess gold

Friday, Jul 31, 2026

Grandmaster Lê Tuấn Minh won nine and drew four matches, earning 11 points to top the blitz chess category, attaining one of the most impressive recent achievements for Việt Nam in chess.

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Việt Nam, Guangdong present strong masters at friendly xiangqi tournament

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

The host side are represented by world reigning champion Lại Lý Huynh, 2022 world team championship winner Nguyễn Thành Bảo and national defending champion Hà Văn Tiến along with other renowned players.

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Việt Nam to see face South Korea once again in volleyball tournament

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

In the 18th Games in 2018, Việt Nam lost 0-3 to the Koreans in Palembang, Indonesia, but defeated the strong rival 3-2 in the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Việt Nam top two events of Asian Youth Chess Championships

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

Vietnamese masters pocketed two gold medals from the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 on July 16 in China.

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Lê Quang Liêm to coach US women’s team at Chess Olympiad 2026

Monday, Jun 29, 2026

Speaking about his appointment, Liêm said he was honoured to receive the invitation from US Chess.

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'Happy Chess Pieces' project expands to Lâm Đồng with community and business support

Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

The latest programme is being implemented at a charity class in Darahoa Village, where 50 children from underprivileged backgrounds are taking part.

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Quảng Ninh International Chess Tournament attracts players from 21 countries and territories

Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026

Representing Việt Nam are several notable young talents, including Đầu Khương Duy, Bành Gia Huy, Đinh Nho Kiệt, Phạm Trần Gia Phúc and Đặng Hoàng Sơn.

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Vietnamese chess masters triumph twice at IPCA World Championship

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026

Đoàn Thu Huyền claimed the women''s rapid title with 7.5 points from nine rounds, a significant improvement on her bronze-medal finish at last year''s tournament.

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GM Minh grabs place in chess at ENC 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Grandmaster Lê Tuấn Minh is the first Vietnamese representative at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Saudi Arabia in November.

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Vietnamese masters eye medals in Mongolian Asian championship

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Five Vietnamese players will compete in the 21st Asian Continental Chess Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

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Vietnamese duo seek checkmate in World Chess Championship

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Two Vietnamese masters will check-mate at the 25th International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) World Chess Championship 2026 in Guardamar, Spain.

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Grandmaster Liêm makes move onto esports world stage

Monday, May 18, 2026

Grandmaster Lê Quang Liêm earns a slot to compete in the men''s chess event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 on August 11-15 in Saudi Arabia

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Chess at Hoàn Kiếm draws devoted crowds

Sunday, Mar 22, 2026

When you find yourself in Hà Nội, near the enchanting Hoàn Kiếm Lake, take a moment to explore beyond the famed Turtle Tower and Pen Tower. A truly captivating experience awaits you along the lake''s edge: the vibrant Chinese chessboards.

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Huynh makes history at Wuyang Cup

Sunday, Mar 01, 2026

The Vietnamese world champion has shown his outstanding performance, defeating many strong rivals during his route to the gold-medal match.

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Young grandmasters to hunt world championships titles in Serbia, Italy

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

Vietnamese masters will checkmate for medals in the FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 in Serbia.