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Al Ain Chess and Mind Games present Echess Championship ♟️ Marking its 25th anniversary, the Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club proudly announces The Echess Championship: The Road to Al Ain, powered by Checkmate Live. This landmark tournament invites online chess enthusiasts and competitors worldwide to participate. Open to players of all levels, both rated and unrated, the championship includes regional qualifiers across multiple skill levels. The competition will reach its pinnacle in the prestigious Grand Final held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, on December 22, 2024! ℹ️ More info 🔗fide.com/news/3304

Asian Chess Federation Announces Esports Focus with Echess During the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) announced the launch of the "Echess Initiative," a groundbreaking project aimed at integrating esports with traditional chess. In partnership with Checkmate Live, the initiative positions chess as an official IOC-recognized esport. The Echess program will feature online speed chess competitions and other fast-paced formats, leveraging AI-powered technology for fair play. This initiative aligns with the ACF’s goal to promote chess across Asia and enhance its role in the global esports arena, leading up to the 2028 Chess Olympiad in Abu Dhabi. Read more 🔗fide.com/news/3237

🔥 Chess is back at the 2023 Asian Games (@19thAGofficial) in Hangzhou, China, after a 13-year hiatus! The games, running from Sep 24-Oct 7, feature men's & women's individual and team tournaments. This return will give our game broad exposure in one of the world’s most dynamically developing regions. Look out for top players like 🇨🇳 Hou Yifan, 🇮🇳Humpy Koneru, 🇮🇳Gukesh, 🇮🇳Praggnanandhaa, 🇺🇿Nodirbek Abdusattorov and more. The countries participating are 🇧🇩Bangladesh, 🇨🇳China, 🇮🇳India, 🇮🇩Indonesia, 🇮🇷Iran, 🇯🇵Japan, 🇰🇿Kazakhstan, 🇰🇷Republic of Korea, 🇰🇼Kuwait, 🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan, 🇲🇳Mongolia, 🇵🇭Philippines, 🇶🇦Qatar, 🇸🇬Singapore, 🇱🇰Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, 🇹🇭Thailand, 🇦🇪UAE, 🇺🇿Uzbekistan and 🇻🇳Vietnam. Find more information at fide.com/news/2649 #AsianGames

Checkmate live is a new web3 initiative by the VADR team focused on online tournaments for a new generation of players. At its heart is a skills-based platform that provides the opportunity to compete and win cash prizes, credits, and in-game assets.