Dhaid Chess Club hosts international chess championship

December 26, 2021 / 9:34 PM

Sharjah 24: The Dhaid Club International Chess Championship, which features over 100 players from 14 nationalities from December 25 to 28, was launched by Salem Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of Al Dhaid Club, and Abdulaziz Muhammad Al Abdouli, Vice President of the Emirates Chess Federation.

The tournament is overseen by Dr Hammoud Khalaf Salem, Executive Director of Dhaid Club, international referee Adib Zahrawi, and Sharjah Cultural Chess Club coaches.

Bin Huwaiden praised the Sharjah Sports Council and the Chess Federation for their efforts, which are in compliance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.