Erbil:The Kurdistan Regional Inter-University Chess Championship took place at the Lebanese French University, drawing participation from over 34 male and female players, including students and faculty from various higher education institutions in the Kurdistan Region.

According to Cihan University, the event was supervised by the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, with Cihan University-Erbil’s delegation actively participating. Both male and female students from the university achieved significant results, securing top positions in the competition.

The championship utilized the 7-round Swiss System, ensuring all participants played seven rounds. Initial matches were assigned by draw, with subsequent rounds paired based on cumulative points, pitting winners against winners, and intensifying the tactical play throughout the tournament.

In the female division, Fatimah Farhad Mustafa, a third-stage student from the Department of Software Engineering and Informatics at Cihan University-Erbil, secured first place. She achieved 4 points with 4 victories in 7 matches. In the male division, Ali Surdash Hassan, also a third-stage student from the same department, attained third place with 5 points from 5 victories, just 0.5 points short of the second-place competitor.

The championship concluded with an awards ceremony, recognizing the winning players and commending all participants for their exceptional performances.