HIBAPRESS – Jerada
The city of Jerada is preparing to host the open Ain Al-Wahda Chess Tournament competitions on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Moulay Rachid Socio-Sports Complex. This sporting event is organized by the Hassania Jerada Chess Association, under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Chess Federation, in partnership with the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in Jerada, and in coordination with the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.
This tournament is expected to be an opportunity for chess enthusiasts to compete and showcase their skills in a game that relies on concentration and strategic planning. The competitions will be held according to the Swiss system through seven rounds, with a playing time of five minutes, plus three seconds added for each move, according to the event's technical sheet.
According to the announced program, the reception of participants and confirmation of attendance will begin at nine in the morning. The following time will be dedicated to forming the appeals committee, before the official launch of the competitions at ten in the morning, with the rounds continuing throughout the morning.
The tournament includes financial prizes, cups, and medals for the distinguished, including the winners of the top positions, in addition to special prizes for females and the best player from the association, as well as prizes for the youngest participants, which encourages expanding the base of practice and discovering emerging talents in the game of chess.
This initiative is part of the efforts to activate the sports movement in the city of Jerada and enhance the presence of chess as an activity that contributes to the development of mental abilities and the consolidation of values of concentration, discipline, and sportsmanship among youth and young people.
The Ain Al-Wahda tournament is expected to be a new station to support chess practice in the province and open the way for players to showcase their qualifications, with the aim of encouraging sports participation and developing this game at the local and regional levels.
