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A Question for the Visitors…

Hello Everyone! Please take a small amount of time by answering the question. What time control would you prefer in tournament play? Please choose one.

And as a side note, I still don’t have word on the Sharg tournament. Once I recieve an anwer, I will update this site as soon as possible.

Until than, be well chess-fans of Kuwait 🙂

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Sharg Tournament Delayed

Hello Chess Fans of Kuwait.

I sincerly regret to inform everybody of some bad news. It saddens me to write that the Sharg tournament seemed to have been delayed. I know many were excited about it but I have not received any information about the future of the tournament and thus can’t update you with any new details.

The people involved with bringing you this tournament are in heavy negotiations as we speak.

Chessfans, please be patient a little while longer.

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Sharg Tournament 2009

Hello Everyone,

I talked with Khalaf Al Azmi, the person responsible in organizing this event, and he said there is a 50-50 chance it will take place on the middle on March. So it will take place in about 3 weeks.

So be patient and I will update you as soon as I have more information.

Sincerly,

Site Admin – Khaled

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History: Sharg Tournament of 2008

HELLO CHESS FANS OF KUWAIT!

I know everybody is excited about the upcoming tournament. This is the biggest chess-tournament that Kuwait has every year. All the best players in the country play and have a good time. Last year, we had over 90 people join this tournament. Out of the 90, Mr. Yaghshi won the tournament with a 7.0 score out of 9 rounds.

The tournament is sponsored by Shiekh Dawoud Dawoud Al Sabah. The other sponsors are Mcdonald’s and Red Bull. So there will be free coffee, drinks, and red bull. Some people brought thier own drinks from Starbucks and other nearby cafe’s. Here are a few other details.

Here is the break down:

  1. The tournament is held once a year at the end of February
  2. The tournament has 9 rounds.
  3. The tournament lasts 10 days (1 break day).
  4. It is open to anyone, including titled or not titled players.
  5. The Entrance Fee = 10KD
  6. The time control is 90 Minutes + 30 seconds increment.
  7. The prize fund is around 1000KD.
  8. And the top ten players get prizes:
  • 1st place = 300KD
  • 2nd place = 200KD
  • 3rd place = 150KD
  • 4th place = 100KD
  • 5th-10th places = 50KD

These Pictures are from last year’s tournament.

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2009 A.D. — 1430 Hijri

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It’s a brand new year in chess! A new beginning for all chess fans in Kuwait and all countries abroad. We saw Kramnik being crushed by Anand, Carlsen making it to the top, and of course, this site was made only 5 months ago 🙂

Something that would bring all the chess-fans of kuwait together was my inspiration to create this website. And as time goes by, I hope to give you more of what you wanted and in return give what this sport needs, time and patience. Be optimistic for the future of this sport.  Keep studying your openings and understanding the strategies, because in only 2 months, the Sharg Mall Tournament will be around.

Of course, Encourage others to play chess. If they do not know how, than teach them. If they are to afraid, than let them beat you in a couple of games. If they are not in the mood, find a way to make them excited for chess.

In the end, chess is all about bringing people together. So let’s make the year of 2009 a year for the FAMILY OF CHESS! I wish you all great happiness and prosperity. May Allah guide you all to your goals. Thank you all for being a part of the Kuwait-chess community. I hope to see you all soon. Thank you for your time and May Allah bless you all.

Sincerly,

khaled alhashem

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How To Make This Site Better?

Hello everyone!

I would like to remind everybody to keep thier mind and body sharp for the coming tournament. It will most likely take place after the christmas Holidays. I’m not sure about the other details.

Anyways, the real reason I am asking how to make this site better is because I want to understand what the people in Kuwait want.

So if you have any ideas of bettering this site, please write a comment in this section.

Thank you & Sincerly,

Khaled The Super GM