Report on the 2025 “Naqlah” Final Schools Chess Championship
The Naqlah Final Schools Chess Championship was held on Thursday, 8 May 2025, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as part of an initiative aimed at enhancing creative thinking and developing students’ skills through chess as an educational and pedagogical tool.
The championship witnessed broad participation of more than 100 students from various schools, competing in an enthusiastic atmosphere and excellent organization that reflected the growing level of the game in Qatari schools.
The tournament was conducted using a 5-round system, where students engaged in strong matchups that showcased their technical and cognitive development.
Boys Category Results:
1st Place: Amer Naasan – Malik Bin Anas Primary School for Boys (5 points)
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 (5 points)
2nd Place: Habiba Adel – Sumayya Primary School for Girls
3rd Place: Sharifa Al-Mushairi – Al Markhiya Primary School for Girls
The championship served as the culmination of a remarkable academic year in the Naqlah Project, launched by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, with the aim of integrating chess into the educational environment and enhancing students’ strategic thinking skills.
The organizers praised the outstanding level demonstrated by the students throughout the competition, emphasizing that such initiatives contribute to building a promising chess base in Qatar and reinforce the game’s role in developing concentration, analysis, and decision-making skills among young learners.
