Chess Championship
Nine-year-old Ilaan Shafeek from Oman has become the first student from his country to win the Indian National School Chess Championship. The Class 4 student from Indian School Bausher clinched the under-9 category with an impressive performance in Guwahati. His achievement highlights Oman's emerging talent in international chess.
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In Turkistan, Kazakhstan, a national chess championship for players under 18 unfolded from January 20 to 30, 2026, drawing nearly 1,000 young competitors from across the country. The event highlighted emerging talents, including a five-and-a-half-year-old girl who claimed victory in her age category. Astana's team dominated with 16 gold medals across classical, rapid, and blitz formats.
January 26, 2026 18:01