World Chess Day: Where to learn Chess In Qatar

Where to learn Chess In Qatar

Chess, a game of strategy and skill, has been played for over a thousand years and is still captivating millions of players worldwide. And on July 20th, the world celebrates World Chess Day, a day to honour the game’s rich history and its many benefits. 

Learning and playing chess has many benefits, including:

• Improving cognitive function, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Promoting socialisation and mental health by providing opportunities for social interaction and reducing stress.
• Enhancing academic performance, especially in mathematics and reading comprehension.
• Developing critical thinking skills by analysing complex situations and making strategic decisions.
• Encouraging creativity and imagination by exploring different possibilities and outcomes.
• Boosting confidence and self-esteem by challenging oneself and achieving goals.
• Fostering sportsmanship and fair play by promoting respect for opponents and following rules.

Here are some of the places you can learn to play chess in Qatar!

 

Qatar Chess Association: 

The official chess organisation in Qatar, offering chess training and organising tournaments.

They offer chess lessons for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The trainers are well versed with the game and the QCA is open from Sunday - Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

http://qatarchess.qa/

 

Youth Skill Development Centres:

These centres typically cover the basics of chess, and provide opportunities for players to practise and improve their skills. These courses provide personalised guidance and accelerated learning.

 

Qatar Foundation:

Qatar Foundation occasionally organises chess workshops and events as part of their educational programs. You can check their website for upcoming chess-related activities: https://www.qf.org.qa/

 

Qatar National Library:

QNL conducts chess club events for kids every few weeks, in Arabic and English. They teach the basics of chess, and kids get to interact with each other while enjoying a little bit of competition.

https://www.qnl.qa/en 

 

Online Chess Platforms:

There are several platforms dedicated to teaching chess, such as Chess.com, lichess.org, and ChessKid.com. These platforms provide interactive lessons, puzzles, and the opportunity to play against players of different skill levels.