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Building a vibrant and inclusive chess community

Building a vibrant and inclusive chess community

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August 14, 2025

Playnow! – Grand Prix Chess Challenge registration open

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August 12, 2025

Inaugural SGP Chess Arbiters Forum 2025

The SCF Arbiters Commission (SCF ARB) Outreach Committee is collaborating with Fernvale CC/Jalan Kayu YN to organise the inaugural SGP Chess Arbiters Forum 2025.The forum will examine selected case studies that are more complex than what is typically covered in NA / FA seminar. Some may be subject to varying interpretations of the laws of chess, while others may fall outside the laws of chess altogether.…

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July 17, 2025

Protected: NAG 2025 Rules and Regulations

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June 4, 2025

Registration for 66th National Inter-School Team Chess Championships 2025 Open

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Training & Courses

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Ultra Young

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

327

Beginner

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

305.20

Elementary

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

305.20

Intermediate

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

305.20

Developmental

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

305.20

Holiday Intensive Chess Course June 2025 – Beginner

22/06/2025 2:00 pm

305.20

Holiday Intensive Chess Course June 2025 – Elementary

22/06/2025 2:00 pm

305.20

Holiday Intensive Chess Course June 2025 – Intermediate

22/06/2025 2:00 pm

305.20

Holiday Intensive Chess Course June 2025 – Developmental

22/06/2025 2:00 pm

305.20

Holiday Intensive Chess Course June 2025 – Junior Preparatory Squad

22/06/2025 2:00 pm

305.20

Junior Preparatory Squad (JPS)

03/07/2025 11:00 pm

305.20

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Classes led by FIDE trainers and coaches classes for chess players of all ages.

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Be part of the first-ever Playnow! – Grand Prix

Be part of the first-ever Playnow! – Grand Prix Chess Challenge. Happening this August at Singapore Science Park 1 (GENEO).

Fast-paced 15+10 rapid format, $2,000+ in prizes, and an opportunity to play in a simul with a Grandmaster.

Only 120 slots available. Secure yours now and make history at Singapore’s most exciting new chess event.

Register on our website or with the link in our linktree!

#PlaynowChess #SCFGrandPrix #SGChess #CapitaLand

The SCF Arbiters Commission (SCF ARB) Outreach Com

The SCF Arbiters Commission (SCF ARB) Outreach Committee is collaborating with Fernvale CC/Jalan Kayu YN to organise the inaugural SGP Chess Arbiters Forum 2025.

The forum will examine selected case studies that are more complex than what is typically covered in NA / FA seminar. Some may be subject to varying interpretations of the laws of chess, while others may fall outside the laws of chess altogether.

Through this forum, we hope to promote a culture of continuous learning among our experienced arbiters, and help the chess community to gain a deeper appreciation of the challenges in chess arbitration.

Sign up with the url in the poster or in our bio.

Poster credits to FA Chen Lukai

#SingaporeChess #sgchess #arbiters

From the 6-11 August, the Singapore Chess Federati

From the 6-11 August, the Singapore Chess Federation had organised the Pre-SEA games - a chess festival that was designed to showcase the 3 forms of chess that will be hotly contested at this year’s South East Asian Games. Sponsored by the SCF and in collaboration with our partner @acm_sg , this event saw 5 contingents from Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore compete across 8 different events.

The Philippines sent a strong contingent comprising their A team and their serious approach to this event spoke for itself - they dominated the event, sweeping the majority of the gold medals at stake. It was a pleasure to have the legendary Grandmaster Eugenio Torre competing in the Makruk Classic event.

While this was mainly an exhibition event, we saw plenty of fighting and exciting chess even when teammates were inevitably being paired against each other. At the same time, there were virtually no disputes, with the biggest controversy being a spilt drink over a chess board and clock 😅. We wish to congratulate and thank all participants for their fighting spirit and fair play throughout the festival.

We will also like to thank all those who made this possible, especially our partner @acm_sg for their invaluable support and hospitality.

#chess #sgchess #seagames #seagames2025 #friendship

Happy National Day! 🇸🇬 Here’s to celebrati

Happy National Day! 🇸🇬
Here’s to celebrating our home, our people, and the shared journey that unites us.

A behind the scenes from the filming of SCF CEO GM

A behind the scenes from the filming of SCF CEO GM Kevin Goh playing a game of chess with Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon

The Asian Zone 3.3 Schools Chess Competition is no

The Asian Zone 3.3 Schools Chess Competition is now open for registration!

Find out more information and register via our Facebook page!

#sgchess #singaporechess #chessnotcheckers

The 2025 Eastern Youth Chess Championships has com

The 2025 Eastern Youth Chess Championships has come to a close! Read the full report and view more stills on our Facebook page!

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Over the weekend, we concluded the Pesta Sukan Rap

Over the weekend, we concluded the Pesta Sukan Rapid & Blitz tournaments, bringing together players from all levels for two days of fast-paced, competitive chess.

Chess holds a special place in the history of Pesta Sukan, having been one of the 25 sports featured in the inaugural edition of the festival in 1964. As one of the earliest sports included, it reflects the longstanding presence and cultural significance of chess in Singapore’s sporting landscape. Decades later, the game continues to thrive, bringing together generations of players and fostering a deep sense of community and shared passion.

Thank you to all participants, supporters, and volunteers who made the event a success. A special thank you as well to SportSG for organising this national celebration of sport. The Singapore Chess Federation remains committed to growing and supporting chess at all levels, and we look forward to seeing you at the next event.

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Ms Alexandra Obolentseva

SCF National Chess Coach

Woman Grandmaster

aleksandra@singaporechess.org.sg

Alexandra is an excellent player of the game of chess, holding the title of Woman Grandmaster. She has also obtained 3 International Master norms since 2018. Alexandra has many achievements in the world of chess. She was the gold medalist for the Youth World Championship G10 in 2011, and won the silver medal for the Youth World Championship G18 in 2016 and in 2018, and a bronze medal in 2019. Alexandra has also represented Russia in the World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad, winning the silver medal in 2016, and the gold medal in 2017. Another impressive accomplishment she has made was winning gold with SC Bad Königshofen in the 2018/2019 and 2019/2021 editions of Frauen-Bundesliga. In May of 2023, Alexandra clinched the gold medal, together with the Moscow Chess Team, in the Russian Women’s Team Championship.