Jakarta, 30 August 2025 – The Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC), in collaboration with the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi), held the 6th Junior Chess Championship, competing for the Prof. Purnomo Yusgiantoro Trophy.
The competition took place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at the Gedung Serbaguna Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Jakarta. The Event was attended by 160 junior chess players from various schools and chess clubs, consisting of 61 participants in the age-9 category and 99 participants in the age-11 category.
The participants came not only from the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek) but also from other regions, including Banten, Bandung, Majalengka, Semarang, Cilacap, Pekalongan, Purbalingga, Yogyakarta, Gresik, Tulungagung, Kediri, Lamongan, Surabaya, Mojokerto, and Bandar Lampung.
The event began with opening remarks from Mr. Inka B. Yusgiantoro, Head of the PYC Supervisory Board, who conveyed that through this championship, PYC hopes not only to create new champions but also to build the character of a young generation that is resilient, sportsmanlike, and highly competitive.
The next speech was delivered by Rear Admiral TNI Abdul Riva’i Ras, Deputy Chairman for Organizational Affairs of PB Percasi. He emphasized that PB Percasi consistently facilitates this event as part of the national chess development effort.
“PB Percasi continues to develop and foster Indonesian chess at all times, especially for the younger generation, in order to build character, skills, and the potential to become accomplished athletes.”
He also expressed hope that PYC would continue contributing to the growth of chess in Indonesia, considering its long history as both a sport and a mind game that remains popular among the public.
The final speech was delivered by the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Dito Ariotedjo. According to him, chess not only teaches game techniques but also builds courage, self-confidence, and strategic thinking skills. These qualities will be valuable assets for children as they enter higher education and professional careers.
“By playing chess, children are trained from an early age to think smart and agile. That is what will make them successful, not only if they want to become a Grandmaster but also in any profession—whether as a teacher, lawyer, soldier, or police officer,” he explained.
The championship was officially opened with a symbolic move of the white pawn by the Minister of Youth and Sports, and the black pawn by Prof. Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
This championship is expected to serve as a platform for the emergence of Indonesia’s outstanding young chess talents who can excel at both national and international levels.
Rank 1-20 for Category Age 9
- Christ Tangguh Prio Utomo
- Antareja Junardi
- Muhammad Syafiqul Anam Nasrudin
- Arrasya Hamizan Madani
- Mirza Shabir Al Khalidy
- Chlairynn Brightlynn Handiyono
- Antasena Junardi
- Muhammad Alkhalifi Arsyil Anwar
- Rynheart Blessing Parulian Simanjuntak
- I Made Razqa Dhana Airavata
- Anindita Salsabila Putri Anwar
- Marsya Ayla Anindya Maheswari
- Usman Danish Mustaqim
- Azkayra Rania Dharmawan
- Arkhan Haziiq Madani
- Shopiatun Niswah
- Bernard Emanuel Panjaitan
- Dedi Romadoni
- Karuna Leticia Anandi
- Akmal Maulana Khasan
Rank 1-20 for Category Age 11
- Edson Maxy Wiryanto
- Kyle Darrel Gunawan
- Keanu Dhaumy Alghazziy
- Banyu Wiguno Wening
- Jordan Ferdinand Tan
- Daniel Wayn Ferdian
- Muhammad Saud Al Farabi
- Laura Najwa Niagara
- Sava Amadeus Daniswara Alvael
- Ramot Martua Manalu
- Miko Vincensius Firerry Zega
- Laviena Luthfiyah El Fuady
- Albert Geovano Pasaribu
- Samuel Filbert Pasaribu
- Shine Muller Salim
- Muhammad Naufal Fatahillah
- Muhammad Zhafran Athallah Irawan
- Pramudya Dylan Andrian
- Tedisyah Arya Muhammad
- Kingston Lovendria Tjia
