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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 1 · 7 May 2026

Adam Zahid – Ali Rishwan · 1-0

e4 e5 Bc4 Nc6 f4 d6 c3 Qh4+ g3 Qe7 f5 Na5 Qa4+ Nc6 Ne2 Nf6 d3 Bd7 Qd1 Na5 Bb3 Nxb3 axb3 a6 O-O d5 Bg5 dxe4 Bxf6 Qxf6 dxe4 O-O-O Nd2 Bc5+ Kg2 Bc6 Qc2 h5 b4 Be3 Nf3 Rd7 Rfd1 Rhd8 Rxd7 Rxd7 c4 b6 Nc3 Bb7 Nd5 Qh6 Nxe5 h4 Nxd7 Kxd7 Qd3 Bxd5 Qxd5+ Ke7 Qe5+ Kf8 Rd1 Kg8 Rd8+ Kh7 Qe8 Qf6 Qh8#

Games from the DGT boards, as broadcast on LiveChessCloud (15+10). Only 10 of the 30 boards in each round had DGT boards. Results follow the official Chess-Results tables. Updated 9 hours ago. Open on LiveChessCloud

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