The inaugural King Salman World Open and Women’s Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships will begin on 25th December, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first time in history.
The event, running until 30th December, marks an important advance in Saudi Arabia’s mission to become a sporting hub capital and provides a refreshing inclusion of women in such high profile public events.
The event, running until 30th December, marks an important advance in Saudi Arabia’s mission to become a sporting hub capital and provides a refreshing inclusion of women in such high profile public events.
The event is expected to attract more than 200 players from all over the world, providing aspirational role models for players in the region and sees famed male and female chess players compete on the World stage for a chance to prove their strategic prowess against some of the highest IQs in the world.
Notable players include record-breaking male world number one, Magnus Carlsen who will be looking to extend his unbeaten record and entice onlookers with his thrilling style of high-speed, high-intensity chess.
Notable players include record-breaking male world number one, Magnus Carlsen who will be looking to extend his unbeaten record and entice onlookers with his thrilling style of high-speed, high-intensity chess.
By: Editor
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