15-05-2025
Over 300 take part in chess tournament
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 Text Size: The tournament in progress. Kota Kinabalu: Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Kota Kinabalu, in collaboration with W.E Rise Legacy, hosted the ILP KK Director's Cup Chess Tournament 2025, marking the first time International Chess and Chinese Chess were combined in a single tournament event. The tournament saw over 250 participants competing in the International Chess category and 60 in the Chinese Chess category. Notably, the International Chess segment was a FIDE-rated event, allowing players to earn or update their international ratings.
Advertisement Ts. Nor Mohamad Sulong, Deputy Director of ILP KK, praised the initiative for not only fostering critical thinking, cultural exchange, and sportsmanship, but also for uniting both youth and adults through the game of chess. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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