Southeast Asian Games — Chess (2025 Edition)
The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) chess program brings together the strongest national teams from the ASEAN region for a high-profile multi-sport event. Chess typically features standard, rapid, and blitz events, with individual and team medals at stake.
Organized under the national sports host and regional federation oversight, the chess competition follows FIDE rules with professional arbiters and a compact schedule.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | December 9 – 20, 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Bangkok |
| 🏆 Medal Events | Standard, Rapid, Blitz (individual / team, as announced) |
| ♟️ Tournament Type | Continental multi-sport event • FIDE rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss / Team round-robin (per discipline) |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | As per technical handbook |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Standard, Rapid, Blitz (per discipline) |
| ⏰ Default Time | Per technical regulations |
| Through National Olympic Committees / Federations | |
| 🔗 Official Page | SEA Games chess section (to be published) |
| 🗺️ Google Map | Host City |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| Category | Prizes |
|---|---|
| Standard | Gold / Silver / Bronze (Individual &/or Team) |
| Rapid | Gold / Silver / Bronze |
| Blitz | Gold / Silver / Bronze |
Time Control & Tournament System
- System: Swiss or team round-robin per discipline
- Rated: FIDE Standard, Rapid, and Blitz
- Tiebreaks: As per SEA Games chess handbook
Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility / Notes |
|---|---|
| Men’s / Open | Entry by NOC (team/individual) |
| Women’s | Entry by NOC |
| Mixed / Additional | As announced by organizers |
Schedule
| Day / Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Technical Meeting | Afternoon/Evening |
| TBA | Standard / Rapid / Blitz Rounds | Daily |
| TBA | Medal Ceremonies | Closing Day |
Registration
- Registration through National Olympic Committees / National Federations
- Accreditation and quotas per SEA Games rules
- Equipment, dress code, and conduct per technical handbook
Organizer
Managed by the SEA Games Organizing Committee in coordination with national federations and FIDE-licensed arbiters.
- Through NOCs and national chess federations (published with the technical handbook)
Venue
Designated multi-sport venue(s) — to be announced, Host city (SEA Games 2025)
Accommodation
Official athlete villages and designated hotels arranged by the organizers and NOCs.
How to Get There
- Air: International airport serving the host city
- Local Transit: Shuttle services provided by organizers
- Access: Accreditation-controlled transport and venues
Join the region’s top teams in a prestigious multi-sport stage — SEA Games Chess 2025 is the ASEAN showcase of fast, focused, medal-chasing chess.
Organizer
The Thailand SEA Games Organizing Committee (THAISOC) is the local organizing committee responsible for planning and delivering the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2025), hosted by Thailand in December 2025. Working under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Sports Authority of Thailand, and sanctioned by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), THAISOC coordinates all aspects of the Games across Bangkok and Chonburi—from venue preparation and logistics to athlete services, ceremonies and broadcasting.
For the Southeast Asian Games — Chess (2025 Edition), THAISOC oversees the chess competitions as part of the official sports programme, in cooperation with regional and continental chess bodies such as the Asian Chess Federation and the ASEAN Chess Confederation. The chess schedule includes multiple formats and variants within the SEA Games framework, bringing together national teams from all 11 SEAGF member countries in a high-profile, multi-sport environment.
Beyond pure competition, the organizing committee’s role is to ensure that athletes, officials and fans experience a well-run, welcoming event that reflects both the sporting spirit of Southeast Asia and Thai hospitality. From centralized coordination at the SEA Games Center in Bangkok to detailed technical handbooks for each sport, THAISOC focuses on consistent standards, safety, fair play and a festival atmosphere across all venues.
Address: THASOC Office, Sports Authority of Thailand, 286 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Email: sport.thasoc@gmail.com
Email 2: thaisoc2025@gmail.com
Phone: +66 92 509 5644
Website: https://www.seagames2025.org/