The Iranian Youth Chess Championships for age categories Under 8 to Under 18 concluded with resounding success in Tehran, Iran. Attracting 405 of the nation’s most talented young chess players, the event took place at Iran Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world, which served as a fitting venue for this prestigious competition. Featuring both rapid and blitz (photo above) tournaments, the championship highlighted the exceptional skills and strategic brilliance of Iran’s rising chess stars.
Rapid Category Winners
Boys:
Under 8: Kiyasha Mahbubi, Under 10: Mohammad Ali Kalivand, Under 12: Ayhan Rahbar, Under 14: Behzad Salimiyan, Under 16: Abolfazl Khanipour, Under 18: Abolfazl Moghiseh
Girls:
Under 8: Benita Garoussi, Under 10: Salma Hemmatian Mahdizadeh, Under 12: Sana Shadanpour, Under 14: Melika Mohammadi, Under 16: Sahel Masoumi, Under 18: Sahar Masoumi
Blitz Category Winners
Boys:
Under 8: Mohammad Taha Afrouz, Under 10: Seyed Kian Ghoreishi Amiri, Under 12: Mohammad Mahdi Abbasi, Under 14: Barad Yeganegi, Under 16: Iman Hassanpour Moghaddam, Under 18: Abolfazl Moghiseh
Girls:
Under 8: Narges Rokh Javan, Under 10: Salma Hemmatian Mahdizadeh, Under 12: Bahar Mirzakhani, Under 14: Melika Mohammadi, Under 16: Sahel Masoumi, Under 18: Sahar Masoumi
This youth event provided a world-class platform for aspiring players to showcase their talents in an environment characterized by excellence and inspiration, embodying the distinctive and transformative spirit of the Iran Mall experience.
Iran Mall: The Largest Shopping Mall in the World
Iran Mall, situated in northwest Tehran, is an architectural masterpiece and a cultural marvel, renowned as the largest shopping mall in the world by total gross leasable area (GLA). Covering nearly 21 million square feet (1.95 million square meters), it is a multi-functional complex that transcends its role as a shopping center to serve as a hub for commerce, culture, and recreation.
Nestled beside the serene Chitgar Lake and framed by the majestic Alborz Mountains, the Iran Mall seamlessly blends modernity with tradition. Its design celebrates Persian artistry, featuring spaces such as the traditional bazaar inspired by Tabriz’s historic market, the opulent Mirror Hall, and the expansive library.
The mall offers diverse attractions, including luxury retail stores, a hypermarket, an indoor amusement park, an ice-skating rink, and a state-of-the-art multiplex cinema. For cultural enthusiasts, it houses an art gallery, landscaped rooftop gardens, and numerous exhibition spaces, making it a vibrant destination for visitors.