ICSK Welcomes 256 Young Grandmasters for the 27th CBSE Kuwait Cluster Chess Tournament
ICSK Welcomes 256 Young Grandmasters for the 27th CBSE Kuwait Cluster Chess Tournament
The Indian Community School, Kuwait buzzed with excitement as it hosted the 27th CBSE Kuwait Cluster Chess Tournament from 25th to 27th May 2025. A total of 256 young players from 12 CBSE schools across Kuwait gathered to test their strategic skills over three days of tough competition.
The tournament commenced on Tuesday, 25th May 2025, with a warm and respectful opening ceremony. It started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a heartfelt prayer song. The audience honoured the national anthems of Kuwait and India.
Dr. V. Binumon, Principal and Senior Administrator of ICSK, offered a gracious welcome. He spoke about how chess sharpens the mind and congratulated each participant for representing their school with pride. He also acknowledged the mentors and coaches for guiding these young players. He officially declared the tournament open and the matchboards went live.
As the tournament unfolded, the school campus transformed into a center of focused concentration. Each player sat before their board, ready to plan moves and counter-moves with determination. The tension and excitement were palpable. From cautious opening moves to daring mid-game sacrifices, each match told its own story. The audience cheered when a clever tactic paid off or when a young player defended a tough position. Across these three days, every move mattered. Players of all skill levels learned from both victories and defeats, forging new friendships and deepening their love for the game.
At the close of the final round, top performers emerged across various categories. The Indian Community School, Kuwait (ICSK) secured winners position in Under 17 Girls and finished as runners-up in both Under 14 Mixed and Under 11 Girls categories. FAIPS claimed Under 11 Mixed and Under 17 Mixed titles as winners, while securing runners – up in Under 19 Mixed and Under 19 Girls. Gulf Indian School triumphed in Under 11 Girls, Under 19 Girls, and Under 14 Mixed as winners, and were runners-up in Under 14 Girls and Under 17 Girls. Carmel School, Kuwait bagged the winners’ position in Under 19 Mixed and runners - up in Under 11 Mixed, and Indian Education School (IES) secured the winners position in Under 14 Girls and runner-up in Under 17 Mixed.
The 27th CBSE Kuwait Cluster Chess Tournament hosted at The Indian Community School, Senior led by Dr. Shyam, Head of the Department, Physical Education under the able leadership of Dr. V. Binumon was a grand success. It celebrated the spirit of healthy competition, encouraged strategic thinking and brought together students from many schools in a shared love for chess.
