Abu Dhabi Chess Club Partners with European Chess Union for Educational Initiatives

Abu Dhabi:The Abu Dhabi Chess Club has entered into a partnership with the Education Commission of the European Chess Union. This collaboration aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and technical personnel, as well as to organize tournaments and training camps for chess teachers and coaches in schools.

According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed at the club's headquarters by Hussein Abdullah Al Khoury, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Jesper Hall, Chairman of the European Chess Union's School Education Commission.

Al Khoury emphasized that the agreement marks a strategic milestone for promoting chess in schools and strengthening the efforts of the club's academy. It aims to train teachers and leverage the expertise of the European Chess Union in this sector, aligning with the club's development strategy supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

He further noted the club's commitment to adopting strategic initiatives and forming high-quality partnerships with regional, continental, and international organizations. This approach is intended to benefit from the global development of the sport and to enhance the competitive capabilities and skills of its personnel.