World Olympiad
Frayna clinches Philippine women's chess title
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Janelle Mae Frayna, the Philippines' first Woman Grandmaster, has won the national women's chess championship in Malolos, Bulacan. Her victory secures her seventh appearance at the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, this September. Ruelle Canino finished second, also qualifying for the event.
Twenty-year-old FIDE master Lala Shohradova has reclaimed the women's chess championship of Turkmenistan after three years. She dominated the major league tournament in Ashgabat, securing victory with a strong performance.
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The Turkmenistan chess championship in the major league has concluded its first round in Ashgabat, revealing clear frontrunners in both men's and women's categories. Amanmuhammet Hommadov tops the men's standings with a perfect score, while Lala Shohradova leads the women. The event plays a crucial role in selecting the national team for the upcoming World Chess Olympiad.