Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa Center for Parental Care held the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Championship of His Excellency Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force, at the Royal Hall in the Al-Hekma Society for Retirees building.
The championship was attended by His Excellency Major General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy of the Field Marshal, Lieutenant General Abdullah Hassan Al Nuaimi, Bahrain Chess Federation President Mr. Anmar Ahmadi along with several dignitaries, members of the board of directors, and the Deputy Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation.
The tournament was organized by the Bahrain Chess Federation 21st to 27th April 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. More than fifty professional and amateur players—citizens and residents of various nationalities—participated in the tournament, including a strong showing from individuals with disabilities.
Bobby Sekhar Pranav of India and IM Mohamed Tissir of Morocco tied for first with six points each but Pranav prevailed by Direct Encounter tie break. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results.
This internationally ranked tournament featured prize money exceeding 5,000 Bahraini Dinars. The matches were held under the supervision of officials and referees from the Bahrain Chess Federation and continued late into the night in a highly competitive atmosphere.
