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The 2022 Asian Youth Chess Championships (AYCC) international chess championship event was opened by the Governor of Bali I Wayan Koster, Friday (14/10/2022). This championship took place at the Grand Inna Hotel, Kuta, Bali.

The tournament was attended by more than 400 participants involving around 300 participants. This championship is also the biggest chess tournament held by PB Percasi after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Besides the Governor of Bali, the event was attended by the Commander of the Udayana Regional Military Command, Maj. Gen. Sonny Aprianto, and the General Chairman of PB Percasi, GM Utut Adianto. The opening was also attended by Expert Staff of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Dwijayanto, Head of Foreign Affairs of the Central KONI Hana Simanjuntak, and Technical Delegate of Asian Youth Casto Abundo. The Chairperson of the AYCC 2022 Committee Dwi Hatmisari Ambarukmi also participated in the opening.

General Chairman of PB Percasi GM Utut Adianto said the tournament which was participated by youth chess players was an important tournament. According to him, this is a regeneration process for chess athletes that must be continued.

"We hope that new Grandmasters will be born from the children who are competing today," he said.

The governor of Bali said he was happy with so many participants from abroad. This proves that Bali remains a major world tourist destination.

"This tournament has a very positive impact on the recovery of tourism and the Balinese economy," he said.

The 2022 AYCC Championship is attended by chess players from 20 countries, with an age range of 7 to 18 years. Many of these young participants brought their families with them to accompany them.

The Asian Youth Chess Championships will be held for 7 days (14 -21 October 2022). This competition will feature Standard Chess, Quick Chess, and Quick Chess. (RRI)