Blitz and brains
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The Daily Tribune's 'Black and White' two-day chess tournament kicked off yesterday at the MC Indeez Auditorium in Mahooz. Ms. Latha Unnikrishnan, Director of The Daily Tribune, inaugurated the tournament. The opening event featured a FIDE-rated Blitz tournament. Action will continue today, starting at 9 a.m., with a series of rapid tournaments catering to different age groups and skill levels.
These include the Kids Rapid (U10), Junior Rapid (U17), and another FIDE-rated Rapid tournament. Participants will be vying for a total prize pool of $1,000 and an impressive 54 prizes. Chess enthusiasts from all walks of life — ranging from seasoned veterans of the local chess scene to eager newcomers — have signed up in large numbers for a weekend filled with strategic battles on the board.
Organizers at The Daily Tribune, in collaboration with the Bahrain Chess Federation and Arjun Chess Academy, have expressed their delight at the enthusiastic reception. Anmar Ahmadi, President of Bahrain Chess Federation, attended the event.
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