Asian Youth Chess Championships:
Iranians grab double gold in standard event
Kiasha Mahboobi and Barad Ahmadi claimed two golds as Iran finished with an impressive six medals at the standard competition of the Asian Youth Chess Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
A rapid gold medalist earlier in the competition, Mahboobi tallied seven points from nine rounds to win the boys’ under-eight title, edging India’s Amudhan Tamizh on superior tie-break. Mahboobi’s compatriot Mahdiyar Janbarari settled for bronze with six points, helping Iran top the team standings in the age group.
Ahmadi drew his final match with China’s Fuyan Shen to secure the boys’ under-14 title with six points.
Ayhan Rahbar (boys’ U12), Mahdis Asadikalam (girls’ U8), and Asma Hassanpour (girls’ U10) added three bronze medals to Iran’s haul.
Iran finished fourth in the overall team table while placing runner-up in the girls’ under-18 event.