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Founded in 1949, the Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) is the principal authority over all chess events in Singapore. The SCF is affiliated to the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and Singapore Sports Council (SSC). The Federation serves to Nurture, Promote and Sustain a thriving Chess Community, Aspiring and Achieving Sports Excellence for Singapore.

[Team Singapore’s Olympiad Performance Reflection]Singapore’s Open team finished 37th at the Chess Olympiad and, with a ...
29/09/2026

[Team Singapore’s Olympiad Performance Reflection]

Singapore’s Open team finished 37th at the Chess Olympiad and, with a little more fortune in a couple of matches, could easily have broken into the top 30. This was the finest Olympiad performance in Singapore’s history.

Jingyao finished among the top 10 scorers on Board 1 — remarkably, the only player in that group who entered the event rated below 2600. Zi Han, at just 17, enjoyed an outstanding Olympiad debut, finishing undefeated and securing his final IM norm.

We also sent one of our youngest Women’s teams ever. They performed creditably throughout, showing good team spirit, discipline and a positive approach to every match.

In recognition of these performances, SCF will be awarding a total of S$20,000 (c. US$15,000) to the players, including S$5,000 to Jingyao for his exceptional individual performance.

Including training support, pre-Olympiad competition, flights and other preparations, SCF’s total investment in our Olympiad teams was around S$80,000 (c. US$60,000).

For a small federation with limited resources, this is a significant commitment. But there is tremendous pride in watching our players fight for every half-point while representing Singapore on the biggest team stage in chess.

I have now been to nine Olympiads, and I have seen very different team environments over the years. I have been part of teams where some players were focused largely on their own individual results rather than the team, and I have also seen captains who were indecisive, ineffective or simply not up to the demands of the role.

For the first time in a long while, my captains and I were unanimous that this was the best overall team experience we have had. The players supported one another and there was a genuine sense that everyone was fighting for Singapore first.

That said, there is still much to learn and improve on. Our players need to develop greater self-belief and not be intimidated by higher ratings or stronger reputations. The results from this Olympiad should give them confidence that, with the right preparation and mindset, they can compete with teams and players who may look much stronger on paper.

Virtually all our players are members of the Singapore National Training Programme, and we now have a clear pathway for young talents who aspire to represent Singapore at the highest level.

Finally, thank you to all our donors and to Singapore’s One Team Singapore Fund. Support at this level would simply not be possible without you. 🇸🇬

The 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand has come to an end!Our Open team finished 37th out of 206 teams, after starting as ...
28/09/2026

The 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand has come to an end!

Our Open team finished 37th out of 206 teams, after starting as the 50th seeds — one of our highest-ever finishes and, considering the strength of opposition we faced, arguably one of Singapore’s best performances at an Olympiad.

We faced seven teams seeded above us in 11 rounds. Along the way, we defeated Norway and Australia, drew with Argentina and Austria, and went down to England, Israel and Denmark in hard-fought matches. To compete consistently against teams of this level throughout the tournament was extremely encouraging.

On Board 1, GM Tin Jingyao was outstanding. He scored 7.5/10 with a 2721 performance rating, finishing 8th among all Board 1 players in the Olympiad. He also crossed 2600 again — another reminder of the level he is capable of playing at.

Another huge highlight was 17-year-old FM Goh Zi Han, who was making his Olympiad debut. Zi Han finished the entire event undefeated with 6.5/10, despite facing a string of much higher-rated opponents, and earned an IM norm in the process. An outstanding debut and hopefully the first of many Olympiads for him.

Our Women’s team was also one of the youngest Singapore teams we have sent in recent memory.

WFM Leah Rice was the standout performer with a massive 7/10, while 13-year-old Liew Tze Yu produced an assured performance on the reserve board, scoring an excellent 5/6. Plenty of experience gained by a very young team, and hopefully plenty more to come.

Kevin Goh said:

“The Chess Olympiad is the most important team tournament in chess. There is something very special about sitting down at the board knowing that you are not playing only for yourself, but for your teammates and your country.

I hope more of our young players will aspire to one day be part of Team Singapore. Work hard, aim high, earn your place — and when the opportunity comes, take pride in wearing the Singapore flag and representing our country on the biggest stage. Have belief in yourselves that we can be competitive among the best in the world”

Well done to all our players and captains and HOD Carleton!

Both teams ran into strong resistance in Round 9 of the Chess Olympiad, with Singapore falling 3–1 in both the Men’s and...
26/09/2026

Both teams ran into strong resistance in Round 9 of the Chess Olympiad, with Singapore falling 3–1 in both the Men’s and Women’s sections.

GM Tin Jingyao and GM Siddharth Jagadeesh held their opponents to draws on Boards 1 and 2 respectively. Jingyao had some pressure and opportunities to push for more, but was unable to fully capitalise on them.

IM Jayden Wong made a questionable decision early on and subsequently was punished.

On Board 4, FM Ashwath Kaushik was involved in an interesting Hedgehog battle. However, time trouble led to some inaccuracies, and Ashwath eventually lost the game.

For the Women’s team, WIM Sreekarthika Velmurugan was the sole Singaporean winner, defeating her Latvian counterpart.

WGM Gong Qianyun and WFM Fang Kun put up strong resistance, but both eventually succumbed to the advancing pawn masses of their opponents. Fang Kun miscalculated earlier in a better position which deteriorated quickly.

WFM Leah Rice looked to steer her game towards an equal rook endgame, but after retreating her knight from an active position, her opponent managed to create a dangerous outside passed pawn with the two bishops, which ultimately proved decisive.

In the penultimate round, the Men’s team will face the boys from Down Under — Australia — while the Women will go up against Jamaica.

Continue to support Team Singapore as we enter the final two rounds of the Chess Olympiad. Let’s finish as strongly as we can!

Round 8 featured an exciting clash with Argentina for the Men’s team.GM Tin Jingyao faced 12-year-old prodigy Faustino O...
25/09/2026

Round 8 featured an exciting clash with Argentina for the Men’s team.

GM Tin Jingyao faced 12-year-old prodigy Faustino Oro in a highly anticipated matchup on Board 1. Jingyao emerged from the opening into a difficult middlegame and was essentially lost. However, after playing patiently through the first half of the game, his young opponent began to rush his decisions. Following a series of pawn exchanges into the endgame, the two eventually agreed to a draw.

GM Siddharth Jagadeesh then levelled the match by outplaying GM Flores on Board 2. He gained a slight advantage from the opening with an unusual Neo-Catalan setup and systematically converted it into a win.

IM Jayden Wong played on board 3 and was unwilling to settle for a slightly worse position and proceeded to embark on a pawn-grabbing spree. However, his king remained uncastled, and the aggressive approach eventually backfired as his opponent delivered checkmate.

On Board 4, FM Goh Zi Han found himself in a complex King’s Indian Defence. As time control approached, he declined a draw offer in an attempt to press for more. He subsequently missed a tactical opportunity, but fortunately had sufficient defensive resources to hold the game. In the end, he even had winning chances.

The match finished 2–2 — a fair result in a closely fought battle where either team could have taken the match.

The Men’s team will next face another formidable Scandinavian force — the Vikings from Denmark.

The Women’s team secured a comfortable 3½–½ victory over Uganda.

WIM Sreekarthika set the tone by defeating her opponent in under an hour, with the bottom two boards soon following suit.

On Board 1, WGM Gong Qianyun fought back from a difficult position and eventually reached a theoretically winning endgame. Unfortunately, she was unable to convert the advantage, denying the team a clean sweep.

The Women’s team will next face the higher-rated Latvian team.

Round 7 proved a fortuitous one for the Men’s team, as Singapore secured a convincing 4–0 victory over El Salvador.The w...
24/09/2026

Round 7 proved a fortuitous one for the Men’s team, as Singapore secured a convincing 4–0 victory over El Salvador.

The win propelled the team to Table 15 for Round 8, where they will face another all-GM lineup in Argentina. Most notably, GM Tin Jingyao will go up against rising 12-year-old prodigy GM Faustino Oro, who, like Jingyao, remains undefeated on Board 1. Faustino is also the youngest member of the Argentinian team.

The Women’s team faced a tougher challenge against Indonesia, with WGM Gong Qianyun the sole winner for Singapore. WFM Leah Rice had chances to level the match, but a costly misstep resulted in a piece drop, swinging the match in Indonesia’s favour and giving them a 3–1 victory.

The Women’s team will look to bounce back against Uganda in the upcoming round.

Do continue to show your support for Team Singapore, and cheer on our Singaporean arbiters, IA Hazel Liu and IA Siew Kai Xin, who are also officiating at the Chess Olympiad.

In Round 6, the Men’s Team faced Ecuador and secured a convincing 3–1 victory, with two crucial wins coming with the bla...
23/09/2026

In Round 6, the Men’s Team faced Ecuador and secured a convincing 3–1 victory, with two crucial wins coming with the black pieces.

FM Goh Zi Han outplayed his opponent with the Pirc Defence, navigating the complexities of the opening before converting his advantage.

GM Tin Jingyao once again had to grind out a long game, playing for almost five hours before eventually outplaying his opponent in an equal endgame and securing another important win for Singapore.

There was a tense moment on Board 3, where IM Jayden Wong, playing White, found himself a pawn down with little compensation. However, as the clock began to run down, Jayden outwitted his opponent in the time scramble to secure a draw and help Singapore close out the match.

FM Ashwath Kaushik had a pleasant position, but after exchanges of pieces, his opponent managed to equalise and the game ended in a draw.

The Women’s Team faced a determined Kenyan side and came through with a 2½–1½ victory. WIM Sreekarthika Velmurugan and Liew Tze Yu secured wins on Boards 1 and 4 respectively, while WFM Leah Rice held a draw on Board 3.

The competition continues today, with the Men taking on El Salvador, while the Women face our formidable SEA compatriots from Indonesia, who field an all-WIM lineup.

Catch the action live at 3pm SGT:

Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/?si=_OFEsCVwqw4Ph-6D

Latest Standings:
https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1469895.aspx?lan=1&art=2...

Live Games:
Men
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_open

Women
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_women

Round 5 was a tough battle for the Men’s Team against Israel.The team was whisked away to a separate meeting room, away ...
21/09/2026

Round 5 was a tough battle for the Men’s Team against Israel.

The team was whisked away to a separate meeting room, away from the main playing hall, to accommodate the Israeli team, who had activities to complete before sundown in observance of the eve of Yom Kippur.

Team Captain GM Andrey Kvon assessed that the match was extremely close, with the potential scoreline swinging between a win and a loss at different points of the match.

Unfortunately, during the time scrambles before the first time control, FM Goh Zi Han let a big opportunity slip away. IM Wong Zhenyong Jayden somehow survived a difficult position, while GM Siddharth Jagadeesh made a major error on move 40.

With Singapore trailing 1–2, GM Tin Jingyao tried to squeeze water from a stone in the rook ending, but his opponent defended accurately.

Final score: Israel 2½–1½ Singapore.
Study the rook endings, boys and girls!

The Women’s Team put up a commendable performance against Sweden, securing a 2–2 draw.

On Board 1, WGM Gong Qianyun found herself in a difficult position against the chess legend, GM Pia Cramling. The experienced Swedish grandmaster opted for a risk-free threefold repetition to secure the draw.
Cramling is a former world No. 1 and one of the most accomplished players in women’s chess.

She became a Grandmaster in 1992 and has represented Sweden at numerous Olympiads. She has also won individual gold on Board 1 at the Women’s Olympiad three times — in 1984, 1988 and 2022.

On Board 2, WIM Sreekarthika Velmurugan, playing Black, was unable to withstand her opponent’s aggressive attacking play.

WFM Fang Kun faced popular chess streamer WFM Anna Cramling on Board 3 and had chances with a pawn advantage. However, the game eventually transitioned into a rook ending and was drawn
On Board 4, WFM Leah Rice continued her impressive run, outplaying her opponent to secure another victory. Leah now has five consecutive wins at the Olympiad.

As we reach the halfway mark of the Chess Olympiad, the Men’s Team will face our hotel-mates from Ecuador, while the Women’s Team will take on Kenya.

The Singapore teams remain in high spirits and will continue to fight hard until the very end. Do keep supporting Team Singapore!

Live Streams:
https://youtube.com/?si=_OFEsCVwqw4Ph-6D

Latest Standings:
https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1469895.aspx?lan=1&art=2...

Live Games:
Men
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_open

Women
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_women

In Round 4 of the Olympiad, Team Singapore’s winning streak was halted by the knights from England.GM Tin Jingyao on Boa...
20/09/2026

In Round 4 of the Olympiad, Team Singapore’s winning streak was halted by the knights from England.

GM Tin Jingyao on Board 1 and FM Goh Zi Han on Board 3 held their higher-rated opponents to draws. However, GM Siddharth Jagadeesh and FM Ashwath Kaushik were unable to overcome their English counterparts, GM Michael Adams on Board 2 and GM Howard Fernandez on Board 4 respectively, leaving the match at 1–3 in England’s favour.

In the post-mortem, English chess legend GM Michael Adams shared with Siddharth that the critical moment may have been the early exchange of queens. Adams correctly assessed that the resulting queenless middlegame would give him sufficient dynamic counterplay to compensate for his slightly weakened pawn structure.

A five-time British Champion, Adams reached a peak rating of 2761 and a peak world ranking of No. 4, and spent around two decades among the world's top 10 players.

Meanwhile, the Women's Team battled Greece to a hard-fought 2–2 draw.

Captain WIM Anjela Khegay described WFM Leah Rice’s game as being like “fireworks” — explosive and aggressive from start to finish. Leah produced a convincing victory, while WIM Sreekarthika Velmurugan and WFM Fang Kun held their higher-rated opponents to draws. WGM Gong Qianyun was unable to overcome her more experienced opponent.

Today, the Men's Team will face Israel at 3:45pm SGT, with the match brought forward in observance of the eve of Yom Kippur. The Women's Team will face Sweden at 6:00pm SGT.

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞Team Singapore pulled off a stunning 2½–1½ victory over Norway in Round 3 of the Chess Ol...
19/09/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞

Team Singapore pulled off a stunning 2½–1½ victory over Norway in Round 3 of the Chess Olympiad!

Ranked 21st in the tournament, Norway fielded a GM-studded lineup and were higher-rated on all four boards. Singapore held firm on Boards 2–4, drawing against higher-rated opposition on each board.

In the final game to finish, GM Tin Jingyao carried the match result on his shoulders, with the score still hanging in the balance.

Towards the end, Jingyao assessed that his position was practically equal, but managed to outplay his opponent in the rook ending and convert the position into a crucial win.

With Jingyao’s victory, Team Singapore secured a historic 2½–1½ result against one of the strongest teams in the field.

Our Women’s Team were equally impressive, sweeping Japan 4–0 in a commanding performance! The Women now advance to Table 16, where they will face Greece in the next round.

For the Men, there is little time to rest. Round 4 brings another formidable challenge against 11th-seeded England, who will field another full GM lineup.

The gauntlet continues for Team Singapore in Samarkand!

In Round 2 of the Olympiad on 17 September, the Men’s team faced Wales and secured a hard-fought 3–1 victory.The team go...
18/09/2026

In Round 2 of the Olympiad on 17 September, the Men’s team faced Wales and secured a hard-fought 3–1 victory.

The team got off to a dominant start, holding solid advantages on all four boards within the first hour. However, as the clock ticked down and time trouble set in, the positions became increasingly chaotic, and the match appeared to be slipping away.

FM Ashwath and GM Tin Jingyao managed to navigate their way through murky positions and turn them into wins, while FM Goh Zi Han showed tremendous resilience to hold a piece-down ending and clinch the match for Singapore.

The Women’s team faced Armenia and lost 1–3, despite reaching promising positions on several boards.

WGM Gong Qianyun faced difficulties trying to equalize and unfortunately ran out of time and lost on flag fall. WFM Sreekarthika Velmurugan fought through a long game, but her opponent eventually managed to capitalise on a late blunder. WFM Leah Rice put up a commendable fight and secured a well-earned win on Board 4.

Today, the Men take on Norway – sadly, without their biggest firepower, while the Women face Japan.
Both teams will be looking to build on yesterday’s battles and continue their campaign in Samarkand.

Catch some of the action and get more information via respective links below:
Live Action:
https://youtube.com/?si=_OFEsCVwqw4Ph-6D

Latest Standings:
https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1469895.aspx

Live Games:
Men
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_open

Women
https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/live_women

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