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انطلاق النسخة الثانية لبطولة حمدة بنت تريم لشطرنج المدارس العربية بمشاركة 10 آلاف طالب من 6157 مدرسة بـ21 دولة، وجوائز 60 ألف درهم
The second edition of the “Hamda bint Tarim Chess Championship for Arab Schools” kicks off this Sunday, organised by the Sharjah Cultural Chess Club under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Hamid Al Qasimi, President of the Arab Chess Federation. This year’s event will see participation from over 10,000 students representing 6,157 schools across 211 cities in 21 Arab countries. The initiative aims to promote chess culture among students and identify promising talents.
Event Structure and Participation
The championship will feature a blend of online competitions, qualifying rounds, and in-person finals in Sharjah. The preliminary rounds will begin on Sunday through the platform “lichess.org”. Registration for schools and students will remain open until the start of the competition, allowing even more participants to join the championship.
Tournament Schedule
Following the preliminary stages, the tournament will lead to the in-person finals, scheduled for November 2 and 3, with the award ceremony taking place on November 3. Students will compete in four age categories: under 7, under 9, under 11, and under 17, with separate competitions for boys and girls. The total prize pool is set at 60,000 dirhams, alongside trophies, medals, and certificates of appreciation.
Organisational Insights
Chairman of the Sharjah Cultural Chess Club, Tareem Matar Tareem, leads the organising committee of the tournament, with Najla Abdullah Al Shamsi serving as vice president. Other committee roles include Dr. Malihah Al Mazmi as chairwoman of the executive committee, alongside Amina Al Mulla as vice-chair, and various heads for officiating, technical, media, student registration, and general coordination tasks.
Significance of Participation
Tareem Matar Tareem expressed pride in the overwhelming interest in this year’s edition, highlighting the significant increase in participation, which underscores the growing enthusiasm for school chess in the Arab world. “We are delighted by the immense turnout for the Hamda bint Tarim Chess Championship for Arab Schools, with participation from over 10,000 students from 211 cities and 21 Arab countries marking an important milestone for the tournament,” he stated. “We aim for this championship to serve as an open platform for discovering talent and promoting chess culture among students, and we look forward to expanding participation and establishing the tournament as an important annual event for Arab school chess.”