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CHESS - National 29 May, 2023

Chess News: Ahmed Ali wins Islamabad Classical Championship title
Chess News: Ahmed Ali wins Islamabad Classical Championship title

Sports Bulletin Report

ISLAMABAD:-Syed Ahmed Ali has won the title of Islamabad Classical Chess Championship 2023, which was held at Liaqat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.

In the open Category, as many as 75 players participated and finally, Syed Ahmed Ali won the Islamabad Chess Champion title. However, in the females’ Category, total 12 players took part in the main-game 2-day fixture. Noor Fatima Rashid lifted the title of the Women’s Chess Champion of Islamabad.

At the closing ceremony, Rs. 110,000 prize money was disbursed among the winners, as an equal amount of cash prizes was given to the male and female chess players. The top 8 men and 6 females of the tournament qualified for the National Chess Championship.

Capitan of Islamabad Chess team Shujaat Ali was the chief organizer of the tournament while Shahzada Khurram was Chief Arbiter of the tournament. Sheikh Raheel Sajjad (Regional Corporate Head- Bank Alfalah Islamic) graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes.

Chief Orgniser Shujaat Ali said:

“It is a pleasure to see so many talented youngsters come together to compete, showcase their skills, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and sportsmanship are commendable, and we are grateful for the effort you put in to make this tournament a success. We recognize the hard work that went into preparing for this event, and we are honored to have had the opportunity to host such a talented and passionate group of ICA members”.

Ranking (Open Category):

1. Syed Ahmed Ali

2. Ahmed Nabeel Javed

3. Salman Ali

4. Syed Omer Awan

5. Hamza Nisar Dar

6. Zillal Shakeel Khan

7. Mohammad Ahmad Mirza

8. Munib ur Rehman Qasim

9. Syed Saad Mohammad Shah

10. Mohammad Aytza Qaiser

Ranking (Female Category):

1. Noor Fatima Rashid

2. Farzeen Qureshi

3. Hasfa Hashmi

4. Anastasiia Nevruzina

5. Rabia Hashmi

6. Harema Babar

7. Aila Hussain

8. Amber Hameed Malik

9. Maha Habib Qureshi

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