On October 25, the 19th Asian School Chess Championship kicked off in Ulaanbaatar. This competition features 677 young chess players from 16 countries who will compete for 432 medals in various disciplines: standard, blitz, and rapid.
This event, which is of great importance for the intellectual development of youth, gathered 677 participants from 16 countries, including India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Australia, across six age categories. Russia, which became a part of the Asian Chess Federation two years ago, is participating in this tournament for the first time.
At the opening of the tournament, the Prime Minister of Mongolia and President of the Chess Federation, Zandan Shatar Gombojav, noted: “This championship is of great significance for the development of the traditions of intellectual sports, strengthening friendships among schoolchildren from across the continent, and shaping future intellectuals.”
Undram Chinbat, Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth, added: “For Mongolians, chess is not just a game, but an important tool for intellectual development, broadening horizons, and shaping future generations. This championship serves not only as a competition but also as a platform for friendship and knowledge exchange among the youth of Asia. I am confident that the participants of the tournament will become future masters, coaches, and leaders in science and technology.”
This championship has become the largest for our country, as more than 400 children participated in it. The competitions will last for 9 days, and the winner will receive an international title in accordance with the norms of the International Chess Federation.
source: MiddleAsianNews
