Al Mardi Ramadan Open Chess Championship 2008   
28.08.2008 Registeration is now open for Al Mardi Open Chess Championship for ( Seniors / Juniors / Girls) . Register here. More details to follow.

Bahrain Clubs League 2008 
28.8.2008  .  The Bahrain Clubs League will take place in December 2008. Clubs willing to take part in this Team event may register through fax : 17 340181. More details to follow.

1st Governorates Teams Chess Championship 2008   
01.07.2008 Standings, Results , Schedule

Bahrain Chess Teams Preliminaries 2008 
25.3.2008  .  Final Standings

Closing Ceremony and Open Blitz on 27-3-08 @ 7:30 pm

Al Hikma School Team Chess Championship   
14.3.2008 Final Standings

Suliati and Ayyad Left TKS Open 2008 
27.1.2008  .  Ali Al Sulaiti and Maher Ayyad were the joint winners of the 2008 TKS Open Chess . Final Ranking  Seniors , Juniors

Devji Jewelers  and BFCC are main Sponsors for  TKS  Open   
25.1.2008 M/s Devji Jewelers , a brand name in the Jewelry market , and Bahrain Foundation Construction Co.  BFCC are sponsoring the upcoming Telugu Kala Samithi open Chess to be conducted from January 23rd to January 31st, 2008.

Corporate Chess 2008 
15.1.2008  .  Corporate in Bahrain are invited to take part in the Annual Corporate team Chess Championship to be held in April this year. More details to follow .

3rd TKS International Open   
5.12.2007 The 3rd Telugu kala Samithi International Open Chess ( Juniors and Seniors ) is scheduled from January 23rd to January 31st, 2008. Registerartion is open to all .Many Prizes awaiting the winners.

1st Edition  Final Ranking   , 2nd Edition Seniors  Ranking , 2nd Edition Juniors  , Ranking

National Days Blitz Challenge 
27.11.2007  .  Register now for National Day Blitz Chess Championship to be held on December 26th . Open to all with many prizes awaiting the winners .

Asian Zone 3.1 ( Men & Women )  
15.10.2007 The Asian Zone 3.1 Championship started with 10 players in Men category from five countries and will be playing over nine rounds ( Round Robin ) ,while six players in Women from three countries competing over 10 rounds ( Double Round Robin ). Updated results :

Men , Women , Photo Gallery , Games

Al Mardi Open Fixtures   
25.09.2007  .  ( Seniors , Juniors )

Al Mardi International Open - 2007  
15.9.2007 The 15th Al Mardi International Open 2007 is scheduled from September 23rd  October 5th . This is a two category event ( juniors and seniors ) competing over seven rounds with prizes for top 10 finishers in both . ( sorry registration is closed due to the large number of entries ) ,  Schedule.

Nuaim, Indian and Asian Schools Toped Al Hikma Chess  
24.03.2007  . In a one day event and three categories Nuaim school won the under 18 , Indian school won the under 16 and Asian school won the under 14. More than 132 students from 9 schools competing with 22 teams gathered at Al Hikma Intl. School in a Fun chess day.  Final Ranking , Photo Album.

Al Hikma School Teams Chess Ch.  
15.3.2007 In cooperation with Bahrain Mind Sports Association , Al Hikma International School is hosting the 3rd Teams ( U14,U16,U18 ) Chess Championship to be held on March 23rd at school's premises in Sanad. For more information contact IA Shaker Alafoo on 39455902 for details.

Unbeatable Ayyad Tames everyone on his Rapid Way!  
15.03.2007  . Fm Maher Ayyad made it to the top of the field by wining all his games to be crowned the Hero of the 2nd Rapid Open Chess held lately at BMSA . Final Ranking , Photo Album

Bahrain National Championship - Final
15.3.2007 Bahrain National Individual Championship - Final Team Selection and Bahrain Championship - started with 6 players competing over 5 rounds Round Robin System with standard time control. details to follow.

The 2nd Weekend (Seven Eleven ) Rapid Chess  ( Finished ) 
04.03.2007  . Register now for The 2nd Open Rapid Chess with time control of (7min. + 11 sec. increment after each move ). This is one day ( March 8 ) event with seven rounds Swiss System. Venue is BMSA H.Q in Muharraq.Games start at 7:30 pm. Prizes awaiting the winners.

Chess Laws Lecture for All
04.3.2007 You are invited to attend the scheduled Chess Laws Lecture to be conducted on March 8th at BMSA H.Q in Muharraq at 7 pm.The latest amendment on  the official Laws of Chess will be introduced followed by general discussion. All are well come .

National Youth Championship under 10 and 12(boys & girls)  
08.02.2007  . National Boys & Girls ( under 10 and 12 years ) is scheduled to start on Thursday Feb. 15 ,2007 at BMSA H.Q in Muharraq. Games start at 5:00 pm.

Bahrain National Championship - 1st Division- (Finished )
07.2.2007 Bahrain National Individual Championship - 1st division - started with 16 players competing over 7 rounds Swiss System with standard time control. Schedule , Results , Pairing , Final Ranking                                 Photo Album round 1 , 2 , 3 ,4-5

Ayyad , Bitoon Joint Rapid Winners   ( Finished )
02.02.2007  . FM Hussain Ayyad and Jerson Bitoon emerged the joint winners of the seven rounds open rapid concluded Thursday Feb. 2, 2007. Final Standing , Photo Album

The 1st Weekend 10+10 Rapid Chess  ( Finished )
29.01.2007 Register now for The 1st Open Rapid Chess with time control of (10min. + 10 sec. increment after each move ). This is one day ( February 1 )event with seven rounds Swiss System. Venue is BMSA H.Q in Muharraq.Games start at 7:30 pm. Cash prizes awaiting the winners.

Bahrain National Championship - First Division ( Finished )
16.01.2007  . Registeration is now open for National Championship( Bahraini Preliminaries )  for year 2007 and to be held in February 2007.  More details to follow .

TKS Closing Ceremony
14.1.2007 Awarding night and Prize distribution for the Telugu Kala Samithi Open Chess Championship took place Friday night ( 12.01.2007 ) and attended by TKS board members , Sponsors representatives and many chess fans. Photo Gallery (soon).

Venkatesh and Bitoon  are the ultimate  TKS  Winners  
28.12.2006  . Both Venkatesh ( Junior )  and Bitoon ( Senior ) stayed undefeated by scoreing  6.5 points  among their groups . Closing ceremony and award eve will be on January 12th 2007. Happy new year. !Final Standings ( Seniors , Results , Ranking , Juniors  Results , Ranking  ,Photo Album for round 7

Bitoon is TKS Champ!
26.12.2006 Jerson Bitoon defended correctly on Hussain Ayyad dubious knight sacrifice in the opening to score a full point and full point ahead of the nearest rival Maher Ayyad. Despite last round result , Jerson already secured 1st place with a better tie-break. Updated Seniors Pairing , Results , Ranking . Juniors Pairing , Results , Ranking  . R6 Photo Album

Dinishan missing the Edge , Jerson leading at TKS 
25.12.2006  . Round 5 of TKS Open Chess witnessed Indian Dinishan escaping uncomfortable middle game , played brilliantly at early stage of Endgame , then misjudging the final part of it. Seniors Pairing , Results , Ranking . Juniors Pairing , Results , Ranking  ,Photo Album for round 5

Nightmare for Al Ghasra
24.12.2006 CM Ali Al Ghasra gambled and lost to Bitoon in two Bishops against two Knights middle game structure. Al Ghasra played for initiative but, blundered and lost many Pawns and hence the game. Seniors Pairing , Results , Ranking . Juniors Pairing , Results , Ranking  . Photo Album for rounds 1 - 4 .

Telugu Kala Samithi Open Chess 
21.11.2006 The long awaited TKS Open Chess Championship ( Seniors & Juniors ) is scheduled from 19 to 26 December at TKS new head quarter in Adleya .The event will be played over seven rounds Swiss System  . Games start at 8:00 pm.  , 1st Edition  Final results 

BCL Pairings 
21.11.2006 Players taking part in Bahrain Chess League may find the weekly pairing , updated results here . Games start at 8:00 pm every Thursdays at BMSA head quarter in Muharraq .

FM Maher Ayyad Clinches Blitz Open Title
16.11.2006 Unbeaten Fide Master Maher Ayyad scored 6.5 points from seven games enought to be crowned Bahrain Blitz Champion 2006 . Final Results , Picture Gallery                

BCL Draw of lots and Blitz Championship
12.11.2006 Bahrain Chess League Draw of lots and Open Blitz wil be held on Thursday ( Nov. 16 ) at 7:00 pm at BMSA head quarter in Muharraq . Prizes to top five . Registeration on spot till Thursday 6:30 pm . For Enquiries call 39455902

Hussain , Jerson and Maher  at the Top of Al Mardi Open Rapid & Blitz Chess 2006 - Al Ahli Club
23.10.2006 Fide Masters Husain and Maher Ayyad together with Filipino Jerson Betoon finished ahead of the field in both Rapid and Blitz competition concluded lately at Al Ahli Club . Juniors ( Final Ranking ), Seniors ( Final Ranking ) ,Picture Gallery

Al Mardi Open Rapid Chess 2006 - Al Ahli Club
25.09.2006 In Cooperation with Bahrain Mind Sports Association , the Al Ahli Club is hosting it's annual Rapid Championship from Oct. 2 to 11 . There will be two categories , Seniors and Juniors and there will be a Blitz tournament on the night of awarding .  more information , Schedule ,   Details of 2005 edition

Qatar Clinched 2nd GCC Teams CUP
16.09.2006 Lead by GM Alomodiahki, Qatari Chess Team managed to win the 2nd edition of GCC Cup held in Manama from Sep. 11 to 16 at Gulf Pearl Hotel. Final Results , Picture Gallery , Games  

Oruba Club Open Chess 2006
15.09.2006 The annual Oruba Club Ramadan Open Chess is scheduled to start from October 1, 2006 . For registration please contact the club at +973 17 728882   Details of 2005 edition , This year picture gallery

1st GCC Teams CUP - Kuwait City 2005
01.01.2006 The 1st GCC Teams Cup 2005 was held in Kuwait City from December 1 to 12  Details..          

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