The Indian School Bahrain to Host Grand Chess Championship as Part of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
TDT I Manama
As part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking 75 years of educational excellence, The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) is set to host a prestigious two-day chess event: the ISB@75 Chess Championship. The championship will take place on June 19 and 20, 2025, at the Jashanmal Auditorium, Isa Town Campus.
Organised under the patronage of the Bahrain Chess Federation and in association with Arjun’s Chess Academy (ACA), the championship aims to foster the intellectual spirit of chess while commemorating the school’s long-standing commitment to academic and holistic development.
The event will kick off on Thursday, June 19, with a free Chess Workshop open to all students and parents. Scheduled from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, this session will be led by expert coaches from Arjun’s Chess Academy. It promises an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of chess, a discussion on its benefits for cognitive development, and practical strategies for nurturing chess learning at home.
The focus will shift to competitive play on Friday, June 20. The Interschool Team Chess Championship will begin at 9:00 AM, featuring two categories: Under 12 and Under 19. Schools are invited to field multiple four-member teams, with no entry fee for this segment. All matches will adhere to FIDE Rapid Rules and be conducted in a Swiss league format. Trophies and certificates will be awarded to the top three teams in each category.
The celebration of strategy and skill will culminate in an Open Rapid Chess Tournament commencing at 3:00 PM on the same day. This segment is open to chess players of all age groups and will consist of seven rounds of play, with a time control of 10 minutes plus 3 seconds per move. A nominal entry fee of 2 BD per player applies for the Open Rapid Chess. Attractive prizes will be awarded across various categories, and the top 10 players will receive special recognition. All rounds will be conducted in accordance with FIDE guidelines.
The last date for registration for all categories is June 18, 2025.
The ISB@75 Chess Championship is anticipated to be one of the most exciting and inclusive chess events in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian, Hon. Vice-Chairman and Hon. Member HSSE & Sports Dr. Mohammed Faizal, along with other Hon. EC members, Principal VR Palaniswamy, and Platinum Jubilee General Convener Prince S. Natarajan, have jointly extended a warm invitation to students and chess enthusiasts of all ages across Bahrain to participate in this grand celebration. Organised as part of the school’s platinum jubilee festivities, the tournament promises a dynamic platform to showcase talent, strategic thinking, and the enduring charm of the game of chess.
For further information, please contact:
Arjun Kakkadath, Chief Arbitrator: 3319 0004
Anoj Mathew, General Convener: 3698 0111
Mohammed Faisal, Coordinator: 3239 6434
For more information and registration: https://forms.gle/pWqxNJxi6pNZeYJr6
Related Posts