In addition to Salem Abdul Rahman, who will compete in the Masters Championship, the SCCC will also field five amateurs in the Amateur Championship, captained by Umar Noaman Al Ali. Chess Grand Master Viorel Iordachescu supervises their training, and the tournament is one of the most prominent annual chess events in the world today.
In a statement to the club's chairman, Omar Noman Al Ali expressed his gratitude for Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla's support of the club's talented players and his desire to offer all of the fundamental prerequisites for their success.