The Mongolian Chess Federation has been recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) with the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 for its achievements in the first half of 2025.
The award was presented by First Vice President of the Mongolian Chess Federation Batchuluun Khurelbaatar to Prime Minister of Mongolia and President of the Mongolian Chess Federation Zandanshatar Gombojav. 
Team Mongolia won a bronze medal at a stage of the World Grand Prix, their first silver medal at the Asian Championship, and a bronze medal at the Asian Championship in the 3.3 category.
They also received first place in the 2400+ category at the World Rapid Chess Team Championship in London.
Tselmuun Ider won Mongolia's first World Cup medal in the World Junior Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia.
The Mongolian Federation also successfully organized the Asian 3.3 Championship in Ulaanbaatar last April.

Published Date:2025-07-22