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sharjah schools chess to nurture young talent

Sharjah schools to introduce chess to nurture young talent

Institutions in Sharjah may soon see the introduction of chess in several schools as the emirate is actively promoting the game among students in a bid to identify new talents. The world's largest chess club, Sharjah Cultural Chess Club, is...

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