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STO Boduriyaa Championship 2026

May 7–9, 2026Maldives Chess Arcade

Organised by Castle Chess Club and Academy

Organised by Castle Chess Club and Academy, the STO Boduriyaa was an exciting and well-structured team chess event featuring a unique 10v10 format. The competition brought together talented players and clubs, fostering a strong spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy competition.

Maldives Chess Club was proud to participate in the event, contributing to the competitive atmosphere and engaging with fellow chess enthusiasts. The tournament provided an excellent platform for players to showcase their skills, gain valuable competitive experience, and strengthen connections within the local chess community.

The event also featured an attractive range of awards and prizes. The Champion Team received a trophy, medals, certificates, and an MVR 50,000 cash prize, while the 1st Runner-up Team received trophies, medals, certificates, and MVR 10,000. The 2nd Runner-up Team was awarded medals and certificates.

Individual recognitions were also presented through the MVR Award, Best Female Player, and Youngest Player Award, with each recipient receiving a trophy and certificate.

Overall, the STO Boduriyaa was a memorable event that combined competitive team chess with meaningful recognition and rewards, highlighting the growing enthusiasm for chess in the Maldives.

Winners

  1. Club Double Eight14 match points
  2. Zugzwang Chess Club12 match points
  3. Castle Chess Club and Academy10 match points

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Round 5 · 8 May 2026

Noor Farooq – Mohamed Rayyan Adam Shakir · ½-½

d4 d5 Bf4 Nf6 e3 Bf5 c4 e6 Nc3 a6 c5 Be7 h3 h6 Nf3 Nc6 a3 O-O Be2 Ne4 Nxe4 Bxe4 O-O Bf6 b4 Re8 Bg3 e5 dxe5 Nxe5 Nxe5 Bxe5 Bxe5 Rxe5 Qd4 Rg5 f3 Bf5 Kh2 c6 Rad1 Qc7+ f4 Rg6 Bd3 Bxd3 Qxd3 Qe7 Rde1 Qh4 Re2 Re8 e4 dxe4 Rxe4 Rxe4 Qxe4 Qg3+ Kh1 Qxa3 Qe8+ Kh7 Qxf7 Qb2 Rg1 Qxb4 Qf5 Qd4 Rb1 Qd5 Qxd5 cxd5 Rxb7 Rc6 Rb6 Rxc5 Rxa6 Rc4 f5 Rf4 g4 h5 Rg6 hxg4 hxg4 d4 Kh2 d3 Rd6 Rxg4 Rxd3 Rf4 Rd5 Kh6 Kg3 Rf1 Kg2 Rf4

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