Kiet, competing in the U14 Open, earned nine points in 11 matches to beat the favorite, his teammate International Master Dau Khuong Duy, for the rapid chess title.

430 players from 48 countries are participating in rapid and blitz chess matches in 6 age groups for boys and girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. Vietnam sent 40 masters to the competition.