Events Sport Local February 21, 2025

Asia to Host Upcoming Chess Championship

The Asian Chess Federation Council has announced preparations for the upcoming chess championship, where Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout Al Nehyan will preside over the event. The championship is considered one of the most prominent sporting events in Asia.


Asia to Host Upcoming Chess Championship

The dream of increasing the popularity of chess in the region, the Council of the Asian Chess Federation under the presidency of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan has announced the launch of a new online platform for holding competitions.

The platform will provide broad opportunities for organizing tournaments, both for amateurs and professionals. It is designed to be a convenient tool for the development of the chess community and attracting a larger number of participants.

As stated in the announcement, the new platform will contribute to the development of chess movement, creating conditions for holding high-quality competitions of varying levels of complexity. Federation representatives expressed confidence that this is a significant step forward in contributing to the development of chess sport.