ISB Hosts the Kingdom’s Biggest Ever Chess Tournament:
ISB@75 Chess Championship Begins on Thursday
The event opens with a Free Chess Workshop on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, open to all students and parents. Led by expert coaches from Arjun’s Chess Academy, the workshop will provide an engaging introduction to chess fundamentals, cognitive benefits of the game, and practical tips for nurturing chess learning at home. The session promises to be enriching for both beginners and experienced players.
The competitive segment of the event will take place on Friday, June 20, starting at 9:00 am with the InterschoolTeam Chess Championship. Schools will compete in two categories – Under 12 and Under 19 – with the option to field multiple four-member teams. The championship will be played in accordance with FIDE Rapid Rules in a Swiss league format, and there is no entry fee. Trophies and certificates will be awarded to the top three teams in each category.
Later that day, at 3:00 pm, the Open Rapid Chess Tournament will commence. Open to players of all ages, this event will feature seven rounds, with a time control of 10 minutes plus 3 seconds per move. Prizes will be awarded across multiple categories, with special recognition for the top 10 players. All matches will adhere strictly to FIDE guidelines.The closing ceremony will be held at 8pm on Friday.
ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian, Hon. Vice-Chairman and Member – HSSE & Sports Dr Mohammed Faizal, Hon. EC members, Principal V.R Palaniswamy, and Platinum Jubilee General Convener Prince S. Natarajan have jointly extended a warm invitation to students, parents, and chess enthusiasts from across Bahrain to attend and participate in this prestigious tournament.
Posted on 2025-06-19