Today in Karmakshy, the district House of Students organized the “Chess Champions” chess tournament among school students.

Deputy Akim of the district, Dias Moldabayev, attended the opening ceremony, congratulated the young athletes, and wished them success.

“Sports events, especially intellectual activities such as chess, play a significant role in the comprehensive development of the younger generation. Our country is also paying special attention to the development of chess. Young Kazakhstani chess players achieve excellent results at international and national tournaments, raising our country’s prestige worldwide. The young talents of the sacred Karmakshy land are also keeping up with this trend and achieving high results in various competitions. I believe that today’s event will become a stage for skill and determination. I wish all participants the best of luck!” he said in his congratulatory speech.

This year, 21 teams from district schools and one team from the House of Students took part in the competition — a total of 22 teams and 66 students.

According to the judging panel, the teams and students who demonstrated the best results received special awards and certificates. Based on the results, 1st place went to School No. 273, 2nd place to School-Lyceum No. 250, and 3rd place to School No. 111.

It is worth noting that this tournament is being held for the second consecutive year to improve young chess players’ skills and promote chess in the district.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1115768?lang=kk