Only six men's and four women's teams came to Iranian city of Esfahan to take part in the 14th Asian Team Championship. China, gold medal winners in both categories from Jodhpur (2003) did not arrive this time. Former Asian champions like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the Philippines were missing as well. Because of limited number of participating teams the event was a double round robin.

Vietnam and India dominated the men's event. India took their first ever Asian Championship title trouncing Vietnam 3-1 on penultimate round. Iran "A" came third.

In the women's section Vietnam took gold after very close run ahead of India and sensational Iran "B".

The event was very good but the coverage was more than poor. Only indispensable Heinz Herzog from schach.wienerzeitung.at as usual provided fast and reliable statistical coverage. All of major internet chess media unanimously ignored the Championship. It is a big mistake, because it was really exciting contest with a lot of good chess and surprising results.

Please find complete records, standings and all the games from the Esfahan Championship:
14th men's Asian Team Championship info page.
4th women's Asian Team Championship info page.