Six World Amateur Chess Champions Crowned in Klang
13 November 2026
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, 12 November 2026 — The FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships 2026 concluded at the KSL Esplanade Hotel with two titles decided on tiebreaks and Mongolia’s Javkhlan Bayarjargal posting the highest score of the event, 8½/9. Malaysia’s Aqil Ainuddin Naufal Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah won Open U2000 unbeaten with 8/9, while Indian, Kazakh, Mongolian and Ukrainian players claimed the other titles.
From left: Mr. IA Thiagarajoo, Kumaressan tournament director, Chief Arbiter IA KK Chan, FM Lozano Ramirez, Nestor Favian of Colombia, CM Jaskolka, Tomasz, CM Tran, Pham Quang Minh, Muhammad Izuan bin Ahmad Kasim, FM Genkeswaran, Genivan of Malaysia, Financial Manager of tournament Muniyan, Genkeswaran
Open U2300 — Tulegenov Wins a Three-Way Tie
Tournament Director IA Thiagarajoo, Kumaressan & World 2300 Champion 2300, Amir Tulegenov of Kazakhstan and The Honourable Muhammad Izuan bin Ahmad Kasim Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Kota Damansara Board Member of the Selangor State Sports Council (Majlis Sukan Negeri Selangor – MSN Selangor)
Kazakhstan’s Amir Tulegenov drew with Malaysia’s FM Genivan Genkeswaran to finish on 7/9. Vietnam’s CM Tran Pham Quang Minh and Poland’s CM Tomasz Jaskolka both won to match his score. Tulegenov took gold on tiebreak, ahead of Tran and Jaskolka. Jaskolka’s victory over overnight co-leader FM Nestor Favian Lozano Ramirez helped reshape the podium in the final round.
Women’s U2300 — Pavithra Seals the Title Unbeaten
India’s Pavithra R V drew her final-round game with Uzbekistan’s WCM Mumtozbegim Mansurova to preserve her half-point lead and finish unbeaten on 7½/9. Mansurova took silver with 7/9. Malaysia’s WCM Nithyalakshmi Sivanesan drew with Kazakhstan’s WCM Kristina Kim to secure bronze on 6/9.
Open U2000 — Aqil Wins Gold for Malaysia
Malaysia’s Aqil Ainuddin Naufal Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah (photo with mother) drew with Kazakhstan’s Mukhtar Ainakul on the top board to finish a full point clear on 8/9, with seven wins and two draws. Ainakul took silver on tiebreak with 7/9, ahead of India’s C Maniswar, who earned bronze after defeating compatriot Ashutosh Kumar.
Women’s U2000 — Osadchuk Finishes a Point Clear
Ukraine’s Anastasiia Osadchuk had secured the title in Round 8 and finished with 7½/9. Malaysia’s Nur Ain Shahar defeated the champion in the final round and placed fourth on 6/9. Mongolia’s WCM Odmaa Enkhsaikhan won her final game to claim silver on 6½/9, while compatriot Naranzaya Zorigoo took bronze on tiebreak ahead of Shahar.
Open U1700 — Javkhlan Finishes with 8½/9
Mongolia’s Javkhlan Bayarjargal defeated India’s Anshu Kr Pathak to complete an unbeaten campaign with eight wins and one draw. China’s Tang Keran beat Mongolia’s Munkhbat Batnyam in the final round to take silver on 7½/9. Munkhbat earned bronze on tiebreak with 7/9.
Women’s U1700 — Dolgormaa Takes Gold on Tiebreak
Mongolia’s Dolgormaa Lkhavgasuren and Sod-Erdene Naranbaatar both finished on 7½/9, with Dolgormaa taking gold on tiebreak. Malaysia’s Kuan Rhe Anne defeated Dolgormaa on the top board to earn bronze with 7/9, while Sod-Erdene beat Malaysia’s WCM Farah Liyana Salihin to draw level with the leader.
Final Medalists
Section | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
Open U2300 | 🇰🇿 Amir Tulegenov · 7/9 (FM) | 🇻🇳 CM Tran Pham Quang Minh · 7/9 | 🇵🇱 CM Tomasz Jaskolka · 7/9 |
Women’s U2300 | 🇮🇳 Pavithra R V · 7½/9 (WFM) | 🇺🇿 WCM Mumtozbegim Mansurova · 7/9 | 🇲🇾 WCM Nithyalakshmi Sivanesan · 6/9 |
Open U2000 | 🇲🇾 Aqil Ainuddin Naufal Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah · 8/9(FM) | 🇰🇿 Mukhtar Ainakul · 7/9 (CM) | 🇮🇳 C Maniswar · 7/9 (CM) |
Women’s U2000 | 🇺🇦 Anastasiia Osadchuk · 7½/9 (WFM) | 🇲🇳 WCM Odmaa Enkhsaikhan · 6½/9 | 🇲🇳 Naranzaya Zorigoo · 6/9(WCM) |
Open U1700 | 🇲🇳 Javkhlan Bayarjargal · 8½/9 (CM) | 🇨🇳 Tang Keran · 7½/9 | 🇲🇳 Munkhbat Batnyam · 7/9 |
Women’s U1700 | 🇲🇳 Dolgormaa Lkhavgasuren · 7½/9 (WCM) | 🇲🇳 Sod-Erdene Naranbaatar · 7½/9 | 🇲🇾 Kuan Rhe Anne · 7/9 |
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The Selangor Chess Association organized the championships under the auspices of FIDE and the Malaysian Chess Federation.