♟️ Tournament Recap • Sports & Strategy

The School’s Royal Gambit

September 2026 • The Russian School of Abu Dhabi

Participants

78

Young Grandmasters

Sections

51 / 27

Primary vs Secondary

Podiums

21

Prize-Winning Places 🏆

This year, 78 students from our school met across the chessboards: 51 students from Primary School and 27 from Secondary School. What a fantastic turnout! 👏

Every game was a challenge of focus, patience, and the ability to think several moves ahead. It was not only about choosing the right tactical strategy, but also about staying deeply concentrated under time, making thoughtful decisions, and showing unconditional respect for every opponent across the board.

“A medal or a new experience, a victory or an idea for the next game — what matters most is that everyone made their move!”

By the end of the tournament, our students had earned 21 prize-winning places across different age categories! 🏆 We celebrated our champions and prize-winners at a special awards ceremony.

Congratulations to all our players on their dedication, sportsmanship, and brilliance! 👏

The Grandmaster Focus: In Action

Qualifiers & Finals
Intense chess match during RSAD tournament

Pure concentration: evaluating board dynamics and tactical openings

Young chess players competing in the school tournament

Strategy in progress: thoughtful decision-making at every turn

Celebration & Awards Ceremony 🏆

21 Medals Awarded
RSAD Chess Tournament Prize Winner

Champion Pride 🥇

RSAD Chess Tournament Award Ceremony

Podium Moments 🥈

RSAD Chess Tournament Medalist

Honoring Excellence 🥉