International Mind Sports Association (IMSA)

Uniting global governing bodies for mind sports like Chess ♟️, Bridge 🃏, E-Sports 🎮, Go ⚫, Draughts, Mahjong, Xiangqi, & Card Games.
Associate Member of GAISF

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

IMSA extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Vlad Marinescu on his re-election as the 10th President of the International Esports Federation (IESF), one of IMSA’s valued member federations. We wish him continued success in advancing and strengthening the global esports.

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Li Ting 1p reigns supreme — again!
At the European Women’s Go Championship 2025 in Prague 🇨🇿, she went undefeated through 5 rounds, claiming her third straight title (2023–2025).

🥇 Li Ting 1p
🥈 Manja Marz 4d
🥉 Olesia Malko 4d
Celebrating the strength & spirit of women in Go!

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Nations, pride & glory at the tables!
From Oct 21–25, Taiwan hosts the WPF Asian Nation Cup 2025 at the Asia Poker Arena.
Teams battle for the first-ever Asian Champion title + top male & female honors.
History in the making — don’t miss it!

#IMSA #WPF #AsianNationCup #MindSport

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✨ A First in Poker History ✨
From October 24–26, women from 15+ cities will unite for the inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend — celebrating talent, leadership, and community in poker across the globe. ♠️♥️♣️♦️

#WPF #LadiesWeekend #WomenInPoker #IMSA

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

We care about the well-being of our youth. That’s why, we have taken a big step to stop online money games.

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🌍✨ The IMSA Board Meeting was successfully held on Saturday, 30th August 2025, bringing together board members from across the globe.

#IMSA #GlobalBoardMeeting #Leadership #InternationalUnity #IMSA2025

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From brink to brilliance! 💥
OpTic Gaming reverse swept Heretics, then steamrolled Vancouver Surge 4-0 in the grand finals to claim Call of Duty: BO6 gold at #EWC25!
$600K, the Totem of Champions, and their name in history.
#IMSA #CODBO6 #OpTicGaming #GreenWal #Esports

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🏆 Team Heretics make history!

From getting steamrolled to a stunning reverse sweep vs Fnatic, they claim their first international title at #EWC25 and become VALORANT’s inaugural champs! 🔥🎮

#VALORANT #Esports #TeamHeretics #IMSA #MindSports

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Queen on the rise 👑♟️
At just 19, Divya Deshmukh has already defeated legends and made her mark in the world of chess.
From Nagpur to the global stage — she’s India’s fearless new icon.

#imsa #mindsport #internationalmindsportsassociation #fide #DivyaDeshmukh #ChessQueen

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India’s young chess prodigy shines bright!
8-year-old Anvi Deepak Hinge bags 2 Gold 🥇 & 4 Silver 🥈 at the Western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2025 in the U8 Girls category!
Her sharp moves and fearless play are winning hearts worldwide. 🧠
#ChessChampion #IMSA #YouthChess

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

MGD1 reign supreme!
India’s Team MGD1 win the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship with a dominant run in London – 10 wins, 1 draw! 🏆♟️
#MGD1 #FIDE2025 #TeamIndia #ChessChampions #RapidChess #IMSA

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

Cristiano Ronaldo takes on a new role as Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. A global sports icon now supporting the rise of esports on the world stage.
#IMSA #Esports #CristianoRonaldo #LeadershipInGaming #EsportsWorldCup #MindSports

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

🚨 FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Qualified Players Announced!
170 players. Bigger prize pool. Path to the Candidates begins in 🇺🇿 Samarkand, Sept 3–16.

🔗 Open: https://t.co/VpcEQx3E3C
🔗 Women: https://t.co/iZpP6H5KM8

#FIDE #GrandSwiss #IMSA #Chess #RoadToCandidates

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

Jean-Vincent Lehut wins the PokerStars Open Namur Main Event, topping a 1,572-entry field to take home €238,000!
A true display of strategy, nerve, and brilliance at the tables.
👏 IMSA celebrates this phenomenal poker triumph! #MindSports #IMSA #PokerStarsOpen #poker

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👑Queen’s Gambit, Realized!
Anna Muzychuk stuns the board and secures GOLD at the 2025 #NorwayChess Women’s Championship with 16.5 points!
Closely followed by Lei Tingjie & Humpy Koneru in a historic finish.
Power. Precision. Pure Chess Magic. 👏
#IMSA #WomenInChess #ChessQueens

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A Battle of Titans Comes to an End!
The 2025 #NorwayChess Open saw Magnus Carlsen reclaim his throne with 16 points, followed by Caruana and Gukesh in a nail-biting finish!
Bravo to all the grandmasters who brought brilliance to the board.🔥♟
#IMSA #Chess #IMSA #MagnusCarlsen

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

Gukesh D takes down World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess! ♟️🔥
No fist pump. No flex. Just cold, calculated silence.
The champ spoke without a word.

#Gukesh #NorwayChess #Chess #IMSA #CarlsenBeaten #GukeshVsMagnus #mindsports

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

Gukesh beats Arjun in a thriller! 🧠🔥
Fabiano Caruana leads Norway Chess 2025 after Round 7.
Ju Wenjun & Tingjie Lei shine in the Women’s event! 👑♟️
#NorwayChess2025 #Gukesh #Caruana #Chess #IMSA #NorwayChess #Fide #mindsports

[International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) @imsasports]

Young minds lit up the 54th APBF Champs! 🧠🃏
Kids aged 8–12 wowed everyone with their bridge skills and got cheers from international pros. The future of mind sports is bright! 🌟
#APBF2025 #YouthBridge #MindSports #WBF #IMSA

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🇮🇳🧠 Four Baroda kids represented India at the World Mind Sports Championship 2025 in Dubai!

From Rubik’s Cube to Chess, they wowed the world with their brilliance. 🧩♟️

#IMSA #MindSports2025 #IndiaPride #Vadodara #YoungMinds #WMSC #MindSports