Jakarta,15 August 2026 — The Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC), in collaboration with the Pengurus Besar Persatuan Catur Seluruh Indonesia (PB Percasi), once again held the 7th Purnomo Yusgiantoro Junior Chess Championship, competing for the Prof. Purnomo Yusgiantoro Trophy.
The competition was held on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Gedung Serbaguna Gelora Bung Karno. The championship was attended by 200 participants from various schools and chess clubs, comprising of 51 participants in the Under-8 (U8) age category, 59 participants in the Under-10 (U10) category, and 89 participants in the Under-12 (U12) category.
The participants came not only from the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek), but also from various other regions across Indonesia, including Banten, Bandung, Pangandaran, Majalengka, Sukabumi, Kediri, Gresik, Yogyakarta, Purbalingga, Banyumas, Tulungagung, Pekalongan, Cilacap, Semarang, Surabaya, Ngawi, Malang, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI), Bandar Lampung, and Bontang.
The opening remarks were given by PYC Chairperson Filda Citra Yusgiantoro, who stated that the championship, which has been held annually since 2016, serves as a platform for developing the interest and achievements of junior chess players, while also fostering a spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and patriotism among the younger generation.
The next remarks were delivered by Nanang Surahman Agung Pujalaksana, Secretary-General of PB Percasi. PB Percasi has consistently supported and facilitated the event as part of its efforts to develop and nurture chess in Indonesia.
“PB Percasi continues to develop and nurture chess in Indonesia, particularly among the younger generation, as part of our efforts to build character and skills and to help them become high-achieving athletes.”
He also expressed his hopes that PYC would continue to contribute to the development of chess in Indonesia, given that chess has a long history as both a sport and an intellectual pursuit and continues to attract widespread interest from the public.
The championship was officially opened with a symbolic rapid chess match between the Secretary-General of PB Percasi and Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
The closing remarks were delivered by Surono, Deputy for Sports Achievement Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia. According to him, chess not only teaches game techniques, but also helps develop courage, self-confidence, and strategic thinking skills. These qualities will serve as important assets for children as they progress to higher education and eventually enter their professional careers.
“By playing chess, children are trained from an early age to think intelligently and flexibly. This is what will help them succeed—not only if they aspire to become Grandmasters, but also in any profession, whether it will be as teachers, lawyers, soldiers, or police officers,” he explained.
The championship is expected to serve as a platform for nurturing Indonesia’s next generation of outstanding chess players who can achieve success at both the national and international levels.
Top 10 — Under-8 (U8)
- Rafi Abdullah
- Arsene Wei Gunawan
- Adzriel Satria Putra
- Pangestika Nirmala Wening
- Abidillah
- Ethaniel Sunarto
- Karessa Mathio
- Alesha Mahawira Azzahra
- Arzean Razka Giandra
- Shalom Singgih Hakiki
Top 10 — Under-10 (U10)
- Ryo Jayden Hu
- Zach Alexander Tjong
- Clayton Trevor Pratama
- Salim Nur Husni
- Christ Tangguh Prio Utomo
- Muhammad Nabil Muzakki
- Calistha Annabella Santoso
- Ghafir Antareja Junardi
- Muhammad Yusuf Hamdani
- Ibnu Abdillah Muhammad
Top 10 — Under-12 (U12)
- Edson Maxy Wiryanto
- Alexander Philip Kurniawan
- Muhammad Zhafran Athallah Irawan
- Banyu Wiguno Wening
- Kyle Darrel Gunawan
- Muhammad Saud Al Farabi
- Frans Kosta Murti Sitanggang
- Leonathan Edgar Hansen
- Jessen Michael Aiji Pranata
- Kingston Lovendria Tjia
