Dear chess players and strategic masters, 

The first qualifying match of the ISOCL 2025-26 Autumn Season is back in full swing! On October 16, this highly anticipated online intellectual feast wrapped up successfully, gathering 187 chess players from 30 international schools across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Shekou, Xiamen, the Philippines and other regions, who came together online regardless of geographical distances. 

Teenagers with diverse cultural backgrounds and educational systems met through chess, launching a battle of wits on the black-and-white board. Each move is not only a tactical contest but also a collision of ideas and mutual learning of experience. Now, let’s focus on the highlights of the competition and see which outstanding players can stand out in this international showdown and seize the opportunity to advance to the next round!