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'Mind Challenge' Chess Tournament Concludes in Sharjah

The 'Mind Challenge' chess tournament concluded in Sharjah with Onder Yung defeating Saeed Abdulrahman by a single point. Organized by the Sharjah Chess Club, the tournament featured 12 intense matches across different formats.


'Mind Challenge' Chess Tournament Concludes in Sharjah

The 'Mind Challenge' chess tournament, organized by the Sharjah Chess Club under the patronage of the Sharjah Sports Council, has concluded. The matches were marked by parity and fierce competition, with the players taking turns to gain the advantage at various stages. Onder Yung ultimately clinched the championship by a single point, scoring 9.5 points against Saeed Abdulrahman's 8.5, in a thrilling finale that reflected the strength of the Challenge. The tournament featured intense encounters between International Grandmaster Saeed Abdulrahman and his counterpart, International Grandmaster Onder Yung, ranked 24th in the world. The competition consisted of 12 diverse matches: 4 rapid chess games, 4 classical chess games, and 4 blitz games.