Umm al-Fahm Chess Academy Holds Inaugural Puzzle Competition
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The Umm al-Fahm Community Center Chess Academy hosted its first chess puzzle-solving competition for 24 students, aiming to develop their skills for national and international events. Dr. Baz Einat, President of the German Chess Congress, attended, praising the students and presenting awards. The academy is also preparing students for upcoming tournaments in Kfar Saba and plans a local competition by year-end.
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- Umm al-Fahm Chess Academy held its first chess puzzle competition for 24 students.
- The event aims to prepare students for national championships and the 2027 World Chess Puzzle Championship.
- Dr. Baz Einat, President of the German Chess Congress, attended and awarded the winners.
- Nada Khalaf was honored for her past achievements in World Cup matches in Germany.
- Students are also preparing for a tournament in Kfar Saba and a planned local competition.
- The academy seeks to foster young talent and enhance their competitive abilities.
The Umm al-Fahm Community Center Chess Academy, in collaboration with Dr. Baz Einat, President of the German Chess Congress, organized its first-ever chess puzzle-solving competition in Umm al-Fahm. The event aimed to develop the skills of chess players and nurture their talents. Twenty-four students from the academy participated in the competition.
The competition is part of a training and development program designed to enhance students' analytical and strategic thinking abilities, as well as their problem-solving skills in chess. This initiative serves as a preparatory step for students to compete in the national championship finals and potentially in the 2027 World Chess Puzzle Championship in Magdeburg, Germany.
Dr. Baz Einat praised the students' performance and the academy's efforts in discovering and developing young talent. He presented awards to the winners and specifically honored student Nada Khalaf with a book of chess puzzles authored by him, featuring her image on the cover, in recognition of her achievements in previous World Cup matches in Germany.
The competition's top finishers were Youssef Hussam Abu Zeina in first place, Abd al-Ilah Abu Wasel in second, and Shatha Mohammed Mahajna in third. Aleen Raed Jabareen and Layan Fayez Ammar tied for fourth place.
Additionally, academy students are preparing for an upcoming chess tournament in Kfar Saba early next month. The Community Center plans to host a local chess tournament by the end of the current year as part of its ongoing efforts to provide competitive opportunities, discover promising talents, and enhance players' skills. These initiatives underscore the Community Center's commitment to investing in young people and providing professional training frameworks to foster their mental and creative abilities, opening pathways for them to compete on local and international stages.
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