Abdulrahman to participate in Sharjah Chess Masters tourney

Grandmaster Salem Abdul Rahman, a member of the UAE national chess team and a player for the Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club, will compete in the Sharjah International Chess Masters Tournament, organised by the club and set to take place from Saturday until May 26.

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The championship is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, with the participation of 350 male and female players representing 60 countries.

Abdul Rahman leads the UAE contingent in the tournament, which will see full participation from the national team. Among them is Woman Grandmaster Rouda Al Serkal, Arab Champion and player for the Abu Dhabi Chess and Mind Games Club and the national team, as well as Omar Nouman, Omran Al Hosani, Ibrahim Sultan, and several other national team members. Additionally, a large number of players from chess clubs across the UAE will take part in the event.