Iranian Girl Chess Player Conquers the Asian Podium

WANA (Nov 21) – Iran’s representative at the 2025 Asian Youth Chess Championships has secured the runner-up position.

Esma Hasanpour-Moghadam, Iran’s representative in the under-10 category, won the silver medal today and stepped onto the podium in Bangkok.

In the rapid section, Iran earned one gold medal and two silvers. Kiyasha Mahboubi, in the under-8 boys’ category, won Iran’s first rapid gold medal of the event.

Esma Hasanpour-Moghadam claimed the silver medal in the under-10 girls’ category, and Ramtin Kakavand, in the under-12 boys’ category, finished second after a draw in the final round, earning a silver medal.

The Iranian under-age and youth national chess team opened the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Thailand today, Friday, November 21, with three medals.

Iranian Girl Chess Player Conquers the Asian Podium. Social media / WANA News Agency