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gulftoday. ae > sport > 05/13/2026 > al-ain-international-spring-chess-festival-ends-on-successful-note

Al Ain International Spring Chess Festival ends on successful note

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (233+ words) Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club concluded the Al Ain Classical Chess Championship, organized by the club as part of the Al Ain International Spring Chess Festival. The tournament saw the participation of 60 players from Al Ain Chess and…...

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gulftoday. ae > lifestyle > 05/03/2026 > these-mahjong-sports-clubs-are-hot-young-and-play-by-different-rules

These Mahjong sports clubs are hot, young " and play by different rules

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (352+ words) Miguel Ot'rola, Tribune News Service Food is a central component of the free monthly mahjong meet-up, the Honour Tile Society. Peeler and his partner, the club's founder, Tiffany Leong, are both chefs and now run the food pop-up, named Magnolion,…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 03/21/2026 > erling-haaland-morten-borge-and-others-pose-for-a-picture

Erling Haaland, Morten Borge and others pose for a picture

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (304+ words) Football superstar Erling Haaland is investing in Norway Chess and its new tour format, the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Haaland has ambitious plans to contribute to make chess a broader and more spectator-friendly sport. Norway Chess has been a…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 03/15/2026 > march-11-chess-festival-ends-on-successful-note-in-al-ain

March 11 Chess Festival ends on successful note in Al Ain

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (221+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club at Kanad Hospital in Al Ain organized the 11th of March Chess Festival during the third edition of the event. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 03/07/2026 > al-ain-chess-club-win-federation-cup-for-teams-for-the-third-consecutive-year

Al Ain Chess Club win Federation Cup for teams for the third consecutive year

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (257+ words) Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club has been crowned champion of the Federation Cup for Institutional and Community Teams, following a strong performance and impressive technical level that confirmed their superiority over the participating teams. The tournament, organized by…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 01/20/2026 > al-ain-chess-and-mind-games-club-hosts-school-chess-championship-with-90-players

Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club hosts School Chess Championship with 90 Players

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (332+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter As part of its ongoing efforts to promote chess and strengthen its presence in schools, Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club organised the School Chess Championship in the Al Ain region. The event was held…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 01/07/2026 > hisham-al-taher-crowns-winners-of-rajab-rapid-chess-championship

Hisham Al Taher crowns winners of Rajab Rapid Chess Championship

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (318+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club organized the Rajab Month Rapid Chess Championship at its headquarters in Al Ain. Hisham Al Taher, Secretary-General of the Asian Chess Federation, and the club's Managing Director and…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 12/21/2025 > 2nd-december-chess-festival-fosters-union-and-help-future-stars-says-abdullah-rashid

2nd December Chess Festival fosters union and help future stars, says Abdullah Rashid

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (247+ words) The Al Ain Chess and Mental Games Club successfully concluded the Classic Chess Championship as part of the 2nd of December Chess Festival, held in conjunction with the UAE's National Day celebrations. The event took place in a competitive atmosphere, showcasing…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 11/15/2025 > uaes-mouzah-shines-at-world-amateur-chess-championship

UAE's Mouzah shines at World Amateur Chess Championship

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (564+ words) The UAE has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the world of chess, as Mouzah Nasser Al Shamsi, a player from the national team and Al Ain Chess & Mind Sports Club, clinched the title at the World Amateur Chess Championship (U1700 W). The…...

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gulftoday. ae > sport > 10/21/2025 > al-ain-chess-and-mind-games-club-crowned-womens-general-league-champions

Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club crowned Women's General League Champions

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (236+ words) The Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club were crowned champion of the 2025 Women's General League after delivering an outstanding performance and absolute dominance throughout the competition. The team achieved victory in all home and away chess games against every…...