Chess Knowledge tournament in Dubai – in pictures

  • Pupils from Jumeirah College took first prize at the Chess Knowledge tournament on Thursday. All photos: Chess Knowledge
    Pupils from Jumeirah College took first prize at the Chess Knowledge tournament on Thursday. All photos: Chess Knowledge
  • The event attracted a total of 60 pupils from 14 different schools in the emirate, all battling it out for the top spot
    The event attracted a total of 60 pupils from 14 different schools in the emirate, all battling it out for the top spot
  • The Chess Knowledge tournament takes place five times a year and was held at the International Academy in Emirates Hills on Thursday
    The Chess Knowledge tournament takes place five times a year and was held at the International Academy in Emirates Hills on Thursday
  • The pupils from Sunmarke School came in second place. Players included Davron Yakubov, Jad Sobh, Assylmurat Adil, Tamerlan Seydaliyev and Flavio Saffioti
    The pupils from Sunmarke School came in second place. Players included Davron Yakubov, Jad Sobh, Assylmurat Adil, Tamerlan Seydaliyev and Flavio Saffioti
  • The third-place winners from Hartland School include Alex George, Shadi Bou Fakr, Jiwon Im, Raymond Fayad and Ziana Sing
    The third-place winners from Hartland School include Alex George, Shadi Bou Fakr, Jiwon Im, Raymond Fayad and Ziana Sing
  • Jad Sobh, a 17-year-old Canadian pupil at Sunmarke School, said his team secured a well-deserved second place in the tournament
    Jad Sobh, a 17-year-old Canadian pupil at Sunmarke School, said his team secured a well-deserved second place in the tournament
  • Ziana Sing, a pupil at Hartland School, plays during the tournament
    Ziana Sing, a pupil at Hartland School, plays during the tournament
  • Flavio Saffioti from Jumeirah College plays during the tournament
    Flavio Saffioti from Jumeirah College plays during the tournament
  • Assylmurat Adil, a 17-year-old pupil at Sunmarke School, plays during the tournament
    Assylmurat Adil, a 17-year-old pupil at Sunmarke School, plays during the tournament
  • Chess players engrossed in calculated moves and plotting strategic triumphs
    Chess players engrossed in calculated moves and plotting strategic triumphs
  • Alexandra Grishina, the founder of Dubai Chess Knowledge
    Alexandra Grishina, the founder of Dubai Chess Knowledge