International Chess Academy of Oman

19/01/2026

📢 Join the Markaz Al Bahja Rapid Chess Championship! 🏆♟️

📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

📍 Venue: Markaz Al Bahja, Food Court, Al Mawalih, Oman

🔥 Limited to 50 seats – Register now! No FIDE ID required.

💰 Prizes (Mall Vouchers):

Open Category:

• 🥇 1st Place: 100 RO Voucher
• 🥈 2nd Place: 50 RO Voucher
• 🥉 3rd Place: 30 RO Voucher

Junior Categories (U8, 10, 12, & 14):

• 🥇 1st Place: 20 RO Voucher
• 🥈 2nd Place: 10 RO Voucher
• 🥉 3rd Place: 5 RO Voucher

🛍️ All vouchers can be used at Markaz Al Bahja Mall shopping facilities!

🎟️ Registration Fee: 5 RO per player

💳 Payment: Bank Muscat 91176766 (Note: Registration is only confirmed once payment is completed)

🗓️ Last Date to Register:
Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM

🔗 Register Now! 👉 https://forms.gle/aKFYW4fdS89SEP657

📞 For more details, contact: 91176766

⚡ Secure your spot before seats run out! 🚀♟️

11/11/2024

** Markaz Al Bahja Rapid Chess Tournament **

The Markaz Al Bahja Rapid Chess Tournament took place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Markaz Al Bahja Mall. Organized by the International Chess Academy of Oman, the event was led by President Ameer Abdullah Al Raisi, Tournament Director International Master Ismail Karim, International Arbiter Ruqayya Al Balushi, and multiple-time Women’s National representative Afraa Al Balushi.

The tournament was honored by the presence of Mr. Prashant Dutt, General Manager of Markaz Al Bahja Mall, who showed great support for the chess community and this exciting event.

Congratulations to all the participants for their remarkable skill and determination, and a heartfelt thank you to the parents for their support and patience throughout the day!

**Here are the prize winners by category:**

🏆 Open:
• 1st – Al Hosni Khalfan (Oman)
• 2nd – Al Mamari Ali Abdullah (Oman)
• 3rd – Medhat Magdy (Egypt)

🏆 Under 14:
• 1st – Mohamed Fadil, Syed Ibrahim (India)
• 2nd – Kenan Duwaji (Syria)
• 3rd – Aiyan Sanjae (India)

🏆 Under 12:
• 1st – Hudaifa Maqbool (India)
• 2nd – Abirami Sriiyukthaa, Marksim Karki (India)
• 3rd – Christofer Mulamoottil Anish (India)

🏆 Under 10:
• 1st – Niyola Pinto (India)
• 2nd – Sloka Sujith (India)
• 3rd – Yadhukrishna Vipindas (India)

🏆 Under 8:
• 1st – Marwa Fakkih
• 2nd – Evin Gladwin
• 3rd – Madhav Dev

🏅 Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding performances! We look forward to seeing you at next month’s tournament!

07/11/2024

📢 **Register Now!** 📢

**Marzaz Al Bahja Rapid Chess Tournament**

The **International Chess Academy of Oman**, in partnership with **Markaz Al Bahja**, is thrilled to present the **Marzaz Al Bahja Rapid Chess Tournament!**

📅 **Date**: Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM
📍 **Venue**: Markaz Al Bahja, Ground Floor, Al Mawalih, Oman

Open to all chess enthusiasts! No FIDE ID required, but seats are limited, so register soon!

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**Tournament Details:**

- **Categories**:
- Under 8
- Under 10
- Under 12
- Under 14
- Open section

- **Time Control**: 10 minutes, Knockout
- **Format**: 7 rounds, Swiss system

**Prizes:**

**Under 8, 10, 12, and 14 Categories**
- 🥇 1st Place: 20 RO Voucher
- 🥈 2nd Place: 10 RO Voucher
- 🥉 3rd Place: 5 RO Voucher

**Open Category**
- 🏆 1st Place: 60 RO Voucher
- 🏆 2nd Place: 30 RO Voucher
- 🏆 3rd Place: 20 RO Voucher

Additional trophies and medals for top performers across all categories.

**Registration Fee**: 6 RO per player

**Payment Options:**
- Bank Muscat Account: **91176766**
- Cash payment at the **ICAO Office**

**Last Date to Register**: November 8, 2024

**Registration Link**: (https://forms.gle/cZ7UebndcXjRYgQE6)

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For more information, please contact: 📞 **91176766**

**Note**: Registrations are confirmed only after payment is made before the registration deadline, which is Friday, November 8th, at 8 PM. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to compete and showcase your skills!

02/10/2024

Congratulations to my longtime student, Shreyas Seshadri Nallore, for reaching a rating of 2302 and earning the title of FIDE Master!

Shreyas joined the Academy in 2015, and it has always been wonderful to see him help and share his knowledge with others.

Balancing studies, chess training, and traveling to international competitions is no easy task, and for that, I would like to thank his parents for their sacrifices and dedication.

I wish you all the best for the future, and remember—it's at the end of the road that the journey truly begins...

25/07/2024

Congratulations to our Summer Camp students and thanks to Coach Ismail Karim and Ruqayya Al Balushi this wonderful weeks! The Chess summer continues with the International Chess Academy of Oman, to register for the next sessions contact: +968 91176766.

24/06/2024

French School of Muscat, Congratulations to the students and to Coach Ruqayya Al Balushi! It's been a great season, see you all in September ✨

18/11/2023

Happy 53rd National Day!

18/11/2023

23/05/2023

1st Women's National University Championship

The tournament has been organized at our headquarters in Al Khuwayr (Oman Sports Club) by Ameer Abdullah Al Raisi (tournament Director) and Ruqayya Al Balushi (International Arbiter)

Final Ranking:

1st Place: Shahad Al Balushi
2nd Place: Afra Al Balushi
3rd Place: Aisha Al Raisi
4th Place: Sharma Ahmed