Oman Chess Committee

 

Introduction:

Chess is a game that has become a focal point of global conversation, as it is one of the most intellectually demanding games that relies on concentration and strategic thinking. Through chess, we can measure the progress and civilization of nations.

The game is played on a board divided into 64 squares, typically colored black and white, and consists of 32 pieces divided between two players, each owning 16 pieces: 8 pawns, a king, a queen, 2 knights, 2 rooks, and 2 bishops. The player with the white pieces always starts the game, which concludes when one player successfully checkmates the opponent’s king, leaving it unable to escape.

Chess is a vast science that originated in ancient India and spread to Europe and America, evolving through various stages and rules until it reached its current form. Today, we witness significant interest in chess at the global, regional, and local levels, leading to the establishment of numerous federations and committees that promote and support the game, such as the International Chess Federation, the Asian Chess Federation, and the Arab Chess Federation.

 

Committee Members:

– Ahmed Darwish Al-Balushi – Chair
– Muslim Salem Al-Wadahi – Member
– Lama Mohammed Rafiq Al-Saleh – Member
– Ahmed Mohammed Al-Faliti – Member
– Mohammed Amer Al-Hashimi – Member
– Khalid Ali Al-Riyami – Secretary

 

Establishment of the Committee:

Oman Chess Committee was established under Ministerial Decision No. 2014/66 dated February 10, 2014, for a duration of two years. Its purpose is to organize and manage chess affairs, market the game, and enhance its development and promotion.

 

Goals of the Committee:

– To organize and manage all administrative, financial, and technical aspects of the game according to the plans and programs approved by the ministry.
– To promote the game and elevate its technical standards within the framework of existing regulations and laws.
– To organize competitions, championships, and matches among players, supervise their execution, and establish the necessary foundations, rules, and conditions for these events.
– To prepare national teams to represent Oman in global, Olympic, continental, and regional competitions, as well as other chess-related tournaments.
– To represent the Sultanate at international sports conferences and meetings, and to organize these conferences and meetings within Oman.
– To authorize the registration and participation of players in various competitions according to the regulations issued by the committee.

 

 

Contact:

Email: omanchesscommittee@gmail.com

Website: http://oman-chess.com/