Egypt’s Adham Kandil Wins Arab Chess Championship Gold in Kuwait
Egyptian chess star Adham Kandil claims the gold medal at the Arab Championship, earning an immediate reward from the federation.
Egyptian chess talent Adham Kandil shined brightly in Kuwait as he claimed the gold medal at the Arab Chess Championship for seniors, organized by the Kuwait Chess Federation in cooperation with the Arab Chess Federation and hosted by the Kuwaiti Mind Sports Club ♟️🇪🇬✨
Kandil delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, overcoming strong competition from players representing 18 Arab countries. His victory earned him the prestigious title of Grandmaster (GM)—one of the highest ranks in the sport.
Following the win, Major General Mokhtar Amara, president of the Egyptian Chess Federation and head of the national delegation, announced an immediate financial reward for Kandil in recognition of his remarkable achievement and honorable representation of Egypt 🔥🏆
The Egyptian delegation includes Major General Mokhtar Amara as head of the mission and George Samir, vice president of the federation, who is participating at his own expense. The men’s team features Grandmaster Adham Kandil, International Master Hamed Wafa, and International Master David George—both participating self-funded.
In the women’s section, Egypt is represented by Woman Grandmaster Shahenda Wafa, WIM Jana Zaki, and Dima Alaa, who is also competing at her own expense. Expectations remain high for Egypt to secure top positions thanks to its experienced roster.
The championship hosts 100 players from 18 Arab nations, making it one of the strongest Arab chess competitions in recent years. Egypt continues to reinforce its dominance in the world of mind sports ♟️🔥
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