Some International Chess

 One area of the world that has fully embraced online ches if the Asian Chess Federation. They are now organising a large number of online events, for both junior and open players. The most recent one was the East Asian Girls Championship, which was organised by the Thailand Chess Federation.

As travel is no longer an impediment to taking part, a number of local players took the opportunity to take part. Shriya and Shakthi Karthik played in the Under 14 and Under 12 sections, while Shivani Sundar played in the Under 8's. For each of the players it turned out to be tough going, as there were plenty of platers from other countries with greater experince.

The best score was achieved by Shriya Karthick who scored 4/9, including a quick win in the 2nd round

Karthik,Shriya (1379) - Prem Kumar,Hanushreeya (1024) [A27]
Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships - Bangkok, Thailand (2.17), 24.09.2021

1. Nf3 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. Nc3 Bc5 4. e3 a6 5. d4 exd4 6. exd4 Qe7+ 7. Be2 Bb6 8. O-O Nf6 9. Bf4 d6 10. Re1 O-O 11. a3 a5 12. Bd3 Qd8 13. d5 Ne7 14. Bg5 Ng6 15. Ne4 Bg4 16. h3 Bxf3 17. Qxf3 Ne5 18. Qe2 Re8 19. b3 Bd4 20. Rad1 h6 21. Nxf6+ gxf6 22. Bxh6 f5 23. Bxf5 Qf6 24. Rxd4 Ng6 25. Be3 Qxf5 26. Qd3 Qxd3 27. Rxd3 Nf4 28. Rd4 Nh5 29. Bd2 b6 30. Rde4 Kf8 31. Bh6+ 1-0