{"id":2837,"date":"2025-09-13T09:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qatarchess.techlab-staging.solutions\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:14:48","slug":"qatar-mens-and-womens-cup-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qatarchess.qa\/en\/qatar-mens-and-womens-cup-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Cup Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion of the 2025 Qatar Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Chess Cup Championships with Outstanding Participation and a Unique Time-Control Format<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Doha \u2013 Qatar Chess Association<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competitions of the 2025 Qatar Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Chess Cup Championships concluded after being held from 7 to 13 September 2025 at the Chess Training Center, with remarkable participation from elite Qatari male and female players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Qatar Men\u2019s Chess Cup<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The championship featured 22 players, who competed over 7 rounds using the Swiss system and a unique time control of 45 minutes + 30 seconds per move \u2014 a time format being applied for the first time globally in this event, adding a new level of excitement and challenge to the game. This step reflects the Association\u2019s unwavering commitment to developing modern, precise, and dynamic models for competitive play, inspiring hope for the future of chess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Results:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1st Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hussain Aziz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2nd Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Irfan Mohammad Ferdous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3rd Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibrahim Al-Janahi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Qatar Women\u2019s Chess Cup<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held during the same period, the women\u2019s championship featured <\/span><b>8 Qatari players<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It showcased intense competition among the country\u2019s top talents, a testament to the growing strength of the local chess scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Results:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1st Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aisha Al-Khulaifi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2nd Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Salama Al-Khulaifi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3rd Place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ghada Al-Khulaifi<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Qatar Chess Association praised the high technical level demonstrated by all participants throughout the event, affirming that Qatar\u2019s chess talent pool continues to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Association emphasized that such local tournaments represent a crucial stage for discovering promising players and 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