On June 28, as part of the Kids Fest 2026 event at the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, the journey to claim the throne for Group A, featuring young chess players aged 6 to 10, officially came to a thrilling conclusion.

Following the intense competition from the 4 Group Stage rounds, the Top 6 most courageous young players advanced to the knockout stage. From the high-pressure Quarter-finals to competing against the Top 1 and Top 2 seeds in the Semi-finals, the players delivered fiery showdowns and showcased their unique personal strategies.

Despite the bustling atmosphere of the surrounding space, the world of the young players remained one of absolute silence as they carefully executed each move, before erupting in joy at the decisive Final. Following these high-level intellectual displays, the Festival has officially selected the most outstanding players of Group A:

First Prize: Dung Ý Duệ

Second Prize: Nguyễn Minh Phúc

Third Prize: Lê Hoàng Gia Phú

Fourth Prize: Đỗ Hoàng Bách

Consolation Prize: Nguyễn Thế Lạc

Consolation Prize: Nguyễn Minh Hiếu

A huge congratulations to the players who have officially conquered the podium of glory! These players are the most brilliant flames, shining in their own unique way at the Kids Fest 2026 arena.

Additionally, QiClash will always stand by the children who did not achieve their desired ranking in this tournament. The journey of honing your thinking skills has only just begun; keep cultivating your skills to together conquer glory in future competitions.

The heat of the Kids Fest 2026 arena hasn't cooled down yet! How intense and dramatic will the competitions between the senior players be? Stay tuned for the final results of Group B and Group C in our upcoming posts.

Join the activities with QiClash at:

⏰ Time: 8:00 – 12:00

🗓️ Date: Every Saturday and Sunday

📍 Location: Ho Chi Minh City Children's Center, No. 04 Tu Xuong, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Some photos from the Festival 📸: