The 2025 Asian Individual Championship (Open and Women's) has attracted large fields. The Open has 156 players, with around half the Asian federations sending representatives. This includes players from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Guam. The Women's event has 100 players, with Australia and New Zealand being represented.
As the entry requirement for this event was quite tough (except for official representatives), the 1st round saw a number of upsets. In the open, the ANZAC representatives all drew their games against higher rated opponents, while a number of GM's lost against their lower rated challengers.
Apart from the large prize pool, the leading players are also playing for qualification spots at this years World Cup. Live games are being broadcast from 9:15pm (Canberra time) and can be followed at https://lichess.org/broadcast/asian-individual-chess-championships-2025--open/GOUSblMI
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