News | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championship 2025 https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz ru Official Statement Regarding Round 3 Interruption https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/nngsdrll21-official-statement-regarding-round-3-int https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/nngsdrll21-official-statement-regarding-round-3-int?amp=true Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:20:00 +0300

Official Statement Regarding Round 3 Interruption

Dear parents, players,

The FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 is held under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The organization of the championship follows FIDE regulations strictly (see FIDE Handbook).

Several key bodies are responsible for the event:

  • Organizing Committee — prepares and ensures the proper conditions for the championship;
  • Arbiters’ Panel — the Chief Arbiter and arbiters supervise the enforcement of the rules and the correct recording of results;
  • Fair Play Team — monitors fair play and prevents violations;
  • Appeals Committee — an independent body that reviews complaints and disputes.

Due to the earthquake that interrupted Round 3, the following decision was made: results of the completed games are retained, while unfinished games are to be replayed from the starting position with full time control. This decision was taken by the Chief Arbiter of the tournament, Ivan Surovy (Slovakia), in consultation with the Fair Play Team led by the Chair of the FIDE Fair Play Commission, Andy Howie (Scotland).

The Appeals Committee, consisting of Akaki Iashvili (Georgia, Chair), Mahdi Abdulrahim (UAE), and Marat Yessenov (Kazakhstan), reviewed the case and confirmed the Chief Arbiter’s decision.

The Chief Arbiter, the Arbiters’ Panel, the Fair Play Team, and the Appeals Committee consist of world-class professionals with extensive experience at World Championships and Chess Olympiads.

🔗WCC-U8-U12 Appeals Committee Response to the Protests

🔗Explanation of decision taken bу the Chief arbiter
]]> The World Chess Championships Begin in Almaty https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/33mrb6xnr1-the-world-chess-championships-begin-in-a https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/33mrb6xnr1-the-world-chess-championships-begin-in-a?amp=true Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:20:00 +0300

The World Chess Championships Begin in Almaty

Today, the opening ceremony of the World Chess Championships for children aged 6 to 12 took place in Almaty. More than 850 young chess players from 88 countries will participate.

Kazakhstan has repeatedly hosted both youth and adult international chess competitions of the highest level, including World Championships and men’s world title matches. Since these tournaments have been highly praised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the Kazakhstan Chess Federation (Kazchess) was entrusted with the right to host the next such tournament – FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025.

The opening ceremony was held today at the main arena of the Baluan Sholak Sports and Concert Complex (44 Abay Avenue), where the championships will take place from 19 to 30 September. It was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev, Akim of Almaty Darkhan Satybaldy, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, and President of KazChess Timur Turlov.

Welcoming the participants and guests of the championships, KazChess President Timur Turlov emphasised:
“Not a single chess tournament, and perhaps not a single sporting event in the history of our country, has ever brought together such a large line-up of participants. This is a truly historic moment for Kazakhstan’s chess and for our nation. But we welcome our guests not only as hosts, but also as one of the strongest chess powers in the world and the main favourite of the tournament.”
Following the musical and dance performances, the National Anthem of Kazakhstan and the FIDE anthem were performed by popular Kazakhstan’s artists.

Kosherbayev, Satybaldy, Dvorkovich and Turlov then approached the boards to make the ceremonial first moves for White and Black in the games Tumelo Lwenyeka (Zambia) vs Danis Kuandykuly (Kazakhstan, O12) and Zhansaya Sholpanbek (Kazakhstan) vs Emma Zhou (Australia, G12).

The presenters declared the championship open, and the first round began.

In total, from 19 to 30 September, 11 rounds will be played under the Swiss system with a classical time control of 90 + 30 (90 minutes per game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from the first move).

At the conclusion of 11 rounds, world champions, silver medallists and bronze medallists will be determined in six age groups for boys (Open) and girls: O8, G8, O10, G10, O12 and G12.

The rest day is scheduled for 25 September. On this day, participants will be able to visit the Shymbulak ski resort – where a Minecraft-style chess knight unveiled on International Chess Day (20 July) serves as a reminder of the event – as well as take part in the World Chess Solving Championship and a blitz tournament with a $2,000 prize fund.

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]]> https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/r83rgrn251-the-third-title-for-the-post FIDE Fair Play Seminar in Almaty https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/ddudtag801-fide-fair-play-seminar-in-almaty https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/ddudtag801-fide-fair-play-seminar-in-almaty?amp=true Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:42:00 +0300

FIDE Fair Play Seminar in Almaty

FIDE Fair Play Seminar in Almaty

We are excited to host the Fair Play Seminar in Almaty within the framework of the FIDE World Cadet Chess Championship 2025! 🇰🇿

This seminar will focus on the Fair Play framework and its application at over-the-board events — providing the requirements for obtaining the FPE title.

👨‍🏫 Lecturers: Andy Howie (SCO) & Vincent Geeraets (NED)

🗣 Language: English

📍 Venue: Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Abay Ave. 44, Almaty

🗓 Dates & Time: September 26 – 29, 10:00 – 13:00 (Kazakhstan time)

📩 Registration & Contact: fairplay@fide.com

📞 Local Organizer: +7 705 152 4848 (Ivan Mezentsev)
]]> Kazakhstan’s Cadets Triumph at the 2025 World Chess Championship in Almaty https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/xdyy38isb1-kazakhstans-cadets-triumph-at-the-2025-w https://worldcadets2025.kazchess.kz/tpost/xdyy38isb1-kazakhstans-cadets-triumph-at-the-2025-w?amp=true Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:19:00 +0300 Three Golds and a Team Victory

Kazakhstan’s Cadets Triumph at the 2025 World Chess Championship in Almaty

Kazakhstan’s Cadets Triumph at the 2025 World Chess Championship in Almaty: Three Golds and a Team Victory

From 19 to 30 September 2025, Almaty became the chess capital of the world as it hosted the World Cadet Championship (U8–U12) at the Baluan Sholak Sports and Concert Complex. The tournament brought together 842 young chess players from 88 countries and territories, including 229 representatives of all 20 regions of Kazakhstan, the press service of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation reports.

Young Kazakhstan’s stars – eight-year-olds Alisha Bissaliyeva (G8) and Adinur Adilbek (O8), and 12-year-old Danis Kuandykuly (O12) – won gold medals, with the national team topping the standings for the second year in a row.
“Today we have witnessed a significant moment: Kazakhstan has once again proved itself to be a country of talent. Our young chess players defended the honour of the nation at the World Championship and climbed to the very top of the podium. Despite their young age, they showed true determination, resilience and character. They inspired us all – both the children just beginning their journey and the adults who see Kazakhstan reaching new heights. The Head of State pays special attention to the development of chess, repeatedly stressing the importance of its wide dissemination in building an intellectual nation. Thanks to consistent state support, our chess players are successfully representing the country at international tournaments,” said Yerbol Myrzabosynov, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan.
The competition became a true celebration of chess, with the young participants demonstrating skill, character and strategic talent. Kazakhstan not only staged a world-class tournament but also confirmed the strength of its chess school. In the team standings, Kazakhstan took first place with three gold medals. China and the United States shared second and third places, each with one gold, one silver and one bronze. However, China outscored the United States in total winner points – 26½ to 25½.
“We succeeded in hosting one of the largest chess tournaments at the highest level, which brought together a record number of participants and gave Almaty the atmosphere of a true festival. And it is especially symbolic that here, on home soil, our young chess players achieved historic success. Alisha, Adinur and Danis became world champions, and Kazakhstan has shown the world that we have the strongest chess school and already a new generation of leaders ready to become big stars tomorrow,” commented Timur Turlov, President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation.
Results of the World Cadet Championship 2025:

Category G8 (94 participants):

1. Alisha Bissaliyeva (1704, Kazakhstan) – 9½

2. Zhu Jiahe (1630, China) – 9

3. Bold-Erdene Tselmeg (1661, Mongolia) – 8½

Category O8 (150 participants):

1. Adinur Adilbek (1935, Kazakhstan) – 9½

2. Fedor Sidelnikov (1720, FIDE) – 8½

3. Wang Yuxuan (1728, China) – 8½

Category G10 (115 participants):

1. WCM Sharvaanica Saravanan (1971, India) – 9

2. WCM Chinzorig Nandinjiguur (1887, Mongolia) – 9

3. Kiyanna Parihaar (1728, India) – 8½

Category O10 (185 participants):

1. Yuan Shunzhe (1805, China) – 9 points

2. CM Le Phan Hoang Quan (2031, Vietnam) – 9

3. AFM Mani Sarbartho (2072, India) – 8½

Category G12 (123 participants):

1. Lacey Wang (1883, USA) – 8½

2. WFM Laurie Qiu (1994, USA) – 8½

3. Milana Sokolova (1870, FIDE) – 8½

Category O12 (175 participants):

1. CM Danis Kuandykuly (2211, Kazakhstan) – 9

2. CM Ali Poyraz Uzdemir (2196, Türkiye) – 9

3. CM Ethan Guo (2330, USA) – 8½

Kazakhstan continues to shine on the world stage. In 2024 in Montesilvano (Italy), Alanna Berikkyzy (G10) and Mark Smirnov (O12) became champions, while Khanzada Amanzhol (G12) won silver, earning the country first place in the medal table. In 2023 in Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Danis Kuandykuly (O10) won gold, and Aiaru Altynbek (G12) took bronze. Three gold medals at Almaty-2025 have reinforced Kazakhstan’s leadership, and two-time world champion Danis Kuandykuly has become a symbol of the new generation.
“Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings at the World Cadet Championship for the second year in a row. Last year in Italy we won two gold medals. This year in Almaty, we claimed three golds out of six. The undisputed world leaders – China, India and the United States – each won one gold. And this success is particularly pleasing because it happened here at home, with a record 88 countries taking part. It is a tremendous achievement, and we are very proud of our talents,” said Darmen Sadvakasov, First Vice-President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation.
The triumph in Almaty is not only a sporting success but also an inspiration for young chess players. Alisha Bissaliyeva, Adinur Adilbek and Danis Kuandykuly have written their names into history. Kazakhstan has established itself as a chess power, and Almaty has become the arena where new stars have risen, ready to conquer the world.

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