Bangkok Chess Club

03/06/2026

JCA tournament at the end of this month

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29/05/2026

Allen Pason wins our monthly FIDE Blitz with an unbeaten 8/9 points, winning the voucher provided by our host,

08/05/2026

BCC Open included in the FIDE Circuit!
Winners of the 23rd BCC Open should be delighted that their rewards include points on the FIDE Circuit, part of the selection process for the Candidates. IM Dau Khuong Duy’s win gives him 3.85 points and 65th in the current rankings (at time of publishing). GM Brandon Jacobsen, already having 2.8 points, moves up to 39th place.

Other beneficiaries are GMs Ganguly, Short, Van Wely, Stremavicius and Gorshtein, and IM Aronyak Ghosh (who also achieved a GM norm).

Rankings can be found on the FIDE Circuit page.
https://bangkokchess.com/bcc-open-included-in-the-fide-circuit/

02/05/2026

Carlsen's coming to Thailand according to the TCA!

22/04/2026

Sheraton included guests from their Bonvoy Moments to our VIP dinner and Grandmaster Seminars. They were very welcome, and we hope they both enjoyed and benefited from the experience.

16/04/2026

ASEAN Age Group+ has open and senior categories with a significant prize fund

The prestigious 24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships will be held in Singapore from 7 to 17 August 2026. The event will feature 16 junior categories (Under-6 to Under-20), alongside senior categories for players aged 50+ and 65+. In addition, there will be a Premier Open tournament for players rated 2000 and above, as well as a Challenger section for those rated below 2000.

Set in one of Asia’s most dynamic and accessible cities, participants can look forward to a seamless tournament experience complemented by Singapore’s vibrant culture, diverse cuisine, and world-class infrastructure—making it an ideal destination for both competition and leisure.

The Championships are expected to draw an exciting field of participants not only from the ASEAN region but from around the world. Players will compete for coveted titles and norms in the age-group events, alongside attractive prizes in the Premier and Challenger sections.

Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and players with the SGP flag in their FIDE profiles may find more information and register via the Singapore Chess Federation website (https://singaporechess.org.sg/24th-asean-age-group-chess-championships/)

All other participants should register in accordance with the procedures outlined in the official rules and regulations on the FIDE website: https://calendar.fide.com/calendar.php?id=9369

We look forward to welcoming friends from around the world to Singapore this August and wish all participants an exciting tournament filled with memorable games!

12/04/2026

23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open underway in Hua Hin

08/04/2026

Something for the tournament

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04/04/2026

June tournament

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02/04/2026

Chess every day at the Goethe Institute!

Goethe Chess Club by The Rooky ♖♔♕

สถานที่เล่นหมากรุกแห่งใหม่ ใจกลางเมือง บรรยากาศสุดชิล
ตั้งอยู่ที่ ห้องสมุดเกอเธ่ (Goethe Library) สาทร ซอย 1

เพื่อนๆ สามารถเข้ามาเล่นหมากรุกได้ฟรี ทุกวัน ♟️
แนะนำให้นัดกันมาก่อน โดยทางห้องสมุดมีอุปกรณ์เตรียมไว้ให้เล่นฟรี
ตามวันและเวลาทำการ (กรุณาตรวจสอบเวลาอีกครั้งจากลิงก์ด้านล่าง)
https://www.goethe.de/ins/th/th/kul/bib.html?wt_sc=thailand_bibliothek

ที่จอดรถ : 123 Parking สาทร1 (มีค่าบริการ)

See you at Goethe Library! ♖

Join us for Goethe Chess Club
📅 Date: Monday – Sunday
🕠 Time:
• Mon–Thu: 09:30 – 18:00
• Fri (Self-service): 09:30 – 17:00
• Sat: 08:00 – 17:00
• Sun: 08:30 – 16:30

📍 Location: Goethe Library
🚇 Near MRT Lumpini (About 550 M.)
🚗 123 Parking Sathorn 1 (Parking fee applies)
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome! 🐣

We recommend planning your visit in advance. All equipment is provided free of charge by the library, subject to opening hours (please check the schedule via the link below).
https://www.goethe.de/ins/th/th/kul/bib.html?wt_sc=thailand_bibliothek

The club will be surrounded by restaurants🍽️, cafés, and a variety of other activities.

Board Games / PlayStation 5 / Chess sets available

Free Entry
See you there!
♜♚♛