♞ Chess Global Cities Pte Ltd

Elevating Chess
Across Southeast Asia

Event Manager for the ASEAN Chess Confederation — turning passion for chess into purpose, pride, and opportunity across the region.

24th ASEAN+ 2026 About Us
~$541M USD
APAC Chess Market Size (2024)
6% CAGR projected to 2033
~$50M USD
ASEAN Chess & Mind-Sport Market
5–10% CAGR projected to 2030
$71.8M USD
SEA E-Sports Market (2024)
7.79% CAGR projected to 2033

2026 Events

Our 2026 Championship Portfolio

Now Open for Registration

24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2026

Southeast Asia's premier age-group chess championship returns to Singapore, 7–17 August 2026. 22 categories, SGD 36,000 in prizes, and FIDE title norm opportunities.

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SGD 36,000Total Prize Fund
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20+ CountriesCountries & Territories Expected
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22 CategoriesJuniors, Seniors, Premier & Challengers
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Our Tampines HubSingapore, 7–17 August 2026
⏳ Registration Extended · Closes 31 July 2026
Coming Soon
Century of Asian Chess
CGC's second major 2026 event — a landmark celebration of 100 years of organised chess in Asia. Details to be announced. Contact us to register your interest.
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The Opportunity

Why Chess. Why Asia. Why Now.

The time to shape this market is now. Demand, infrastructure, and cross-border talent in ASEAN chess are at an all-time high.

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A Booming Regional Market
ASEAN's chess and mind-sport market is estimated at ~$50M USD, growing at 5–10% CAGR. The broader APAC chess market sits at ~$541M USD with 6% projected annual growth to 2033.
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Singapore as the Gateway
Singapore's world-class infrastructure, connectivity, and reputation make it the ideal hub for hosting regional tournaments, attracting sponsorship, media rights, and international delegations.
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A Fragmented Market Ready to Unify
Chess events across ASEAN are currently national, fragmented, and lack pathways between grassroots, school, elite, and international circuits. CGC is building the connective tissue.
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Digital & AI-First Approach
Leveraging AI across training, events, and media — CGC positions itself as a forward-thinking leader in a region where chess tech adoption is accelerating rapidly.

Our Work

What We Do

CGC unlocks the full commercial potential of chess in Asia through six interconnected pillars — from event hosting to digital monetisation.

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Championship Events
FIDE-affiliated and ASEAN Chess Confederation-sanctioned tournaments — from regional age-group championships to landmark open international events.
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Regional Partnerships
Working with ASEAN federations, dialogue partners, and national chess bodies to build a unified, scalable cross-border chess ecosystem.
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Talent Development
Professionally-run academies and national training programs, linked to ASEAN federations — nurturing talent from grassroots to elite level.
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Digital & Sponsorship
Aggregating marketable IP, pooling sponsorship and media rights, and offering digital subscriptions, streaming, and international event packages.
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Our Affiliations

Under the Auspices of

FIDEWorld Chess Federation
ASEAN Chess ConfederationRegional Governing Body
Singapore Chess FederationNational Partner

Chess Global Cities Pte Ltd is registered in Singapore at 865 Mountbatten Road #02-28, Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844.

Ready for the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships?

Registration is open. Secure your place before 31 July 2026.

Register for ASEAN+ 2026