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Singapore Chess Federation
#02-01A SIGC
51 Bishan St. 13
Singapore 579799
https://singaporechess.org.sg/
Telephone Number: 63529690
Email Address: singchess@singaporechess.org.sg
Chess
Chess
Chess is a timeless game of strategy and skill, enjoyed by players of all ages and backgrounds across the world. The objective is simple—outmaneuver your opponent’s king while protecting your own—but the depth of tactics, foresight, and creativity required makes every game a unique challenge.
More than just a game, chess sharpens critical thinking, improves concentration, and enhances decision-making skills. It’s a sport of the mind that encourages patience, discipline, and strategic planning. Whether played casually with friends or in high-stakes competition, chess is a rewarding activity that brings people together, fosters lifelong learning, and keeps the mind sharp at any age.
More than just a game, chess sharpens critical thinking, improves concentration, and enhances decision-making skills. It’s a sport of the mind that encourages patience, discipline, and strategic planning. Whether played casually with friends or in high-stakes competition, chess is a rewarding activity that brings people together, fosters lifelong learning, and keeps the mind sharp at any age.
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The Birth of the Singapore Chess Club
By the late 19th century, chess in Singapore had moved beyond casual games played in homes and social clubs. With growing enthusiasm and public interest, the need for a dedicated chess organisation
A Game of Kings: The History of Chess in Singapore
"To die without having learned chess is like dying without having heard music!" - Opening lines of "Chess made easy", written by C.J.S. Purdy and G. Koshnitsky in 1973
Hangzhou 2022: Gong hopes Chess can move back regularly into Asiad fold
By Patrick Johnston
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Singapore's Chess Legacy Through the Ages
Chess has long been associated with strategy, intellect, and patience. While often perceived as a European pastime, its roots run deep in Singapore, where it has flourished over the decades. The
Sports and Shrines: Uncovering Singapore's Hidden Wartime Sport History
Prof Kevin Blackburn sharing on how the Syonan Jinja in Singapore was envisaged as a grand shrine with large sport stadium and fields during WWII during a fireside chat on 28 February 2025 at Yan Kit
The Birth of the Singapore Chess Club
By the late 19th century, chess in Singapore had moved beyond casual games played in homes and social clubs. With growing enthusiasm and public interest, the need for a dedicated chess organisation
A Game of Kings: The History of Chess in Singapore
"To die without having learned chess is like dying without having heard music!" - Opening lines of "Chess made easy", written by C.J.S. Purdy and G. Koshnitsky in 1973
Hangzhou 2022: Gong hopes Chess can move back regularly into Asiad fold
By Patrick Johnston
Cambodia 2023: Day 8 wraps with Xiangqi taking first gold at 32nd SEA Games
With podium finishes in fencing, xiangqi, taekwondo and judo, Team Singapore won anotherthree golds, one silver and four bronzes on Day 8 of competition.
TeamSG's Chess Masters are beaming with confidence at Hanoi SEA Games!
(Team Singapore's Chess Players Tin Jingyao and Gong Qianyun. Photo Credit : Singapore Chess Federation)
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Tin Jingyao
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