Chess in Schools (A Move Forward)

We discover future champions and promote a culture of strategic thinking among students in Qatar.

Participating Schools

We strive to promote the game of chess in schools across Qatar. Here is a list of the schools participating in this year’s program.

Hattin Model School for Boys

Kamal Naji Model School for Boys

Malik Bin Anas Model School for Boys

Al Bayan First Primary School for Girls

Taybah Primary School for Girls

Sumaya Primary School for Girls

Sumaya Primary School for Girls

Al Markhiya Primary School for Girls

Abu Hanifa Model Independent School for Boys

Al Khor Primary School for Girls

Maimouna Primary School for Girls

Al Khor Primary School for Girls

Al-Muthanna Bin Al-Harithah Model School for Boys

Al Wafa Model School for Boys

Al Kaaban Primary School for Girls

Al Faleh Primary School for Girls

Al Riffa Primary School for Girls

Al Ubaib Primary School for Girls

Amina Mahmoud Al Jaidah Primary School for Girls

School Championships

The Qatar Chess Association organizes monthly and seasonal school tournaments to encourage healthy competition and develop students’ strategic and analytical thinking skills.

Date:

8 May 2025

🏆 “Naqlah” Final Schools Chess Championship

The Naqlah Final Schools Chess Championship was held at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as part of an initiative aimed at fostering creative thinking and enhancing students’ cognitive and strategic skills through chess.

tournament
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Number of Players: More than 100 students from various schools

Number of Rounds: 5

Boys Category Results:

1st Place:

Amer Naasan

Malik Bin Anas Primary School for Boys

2nd Place:

Zaid Khalil

Khalifa Model School for Boys

3rd Place:

Youssef Al-Saeedi

Malik Bin Anas Primary School for Boys

Girls Category Results:

1st Place:

Zein Shaker

Sumayya Primary School for Girls

2nd Place:

Habiba Adel

Sumaya Primary School for Girls

3rd Place:

Sharifa Al-Mushairi

Al Markhiya Primary School for Girls

Tournament results + winners pics

We celebrate our outstanding students who achieved top positions in the school chess tournaments.

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

فهد العتيبي – مدرسة اليرموك

المركز الأول في بطولة المدارس - إبريل 2025

Why Chess in Schools?

Enhances Academic Performance

Teaches Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

Develops Concentration and Planning Skills

Builds Self-Confidence

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