Sunday, 19th January 2025, was a day full of excitement and enthusiasm as some of our residents organized the very first chess competition of this academic year. From 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, the room was filled with the silent sound of tension surrounding the MFH C.

First Round

Participants are engaged in a series of chess activities where each player can finish their game within 10 minutes with no time increment. The first round started with some players playing against each other to get four pairs of players to play in the quarter-round. The first round started at 7.15 pm sharp and ended at 8 pm.

Quarter-final Round

Luckily, some players who lost during the first round got the chance to make it to the quarter-round. Hence, the quarter-round became more thrilling as participants watched.

Semi-final Round

The semi-final round was just as tense, where two pairs of participants matched to compete and snatch the final round.

Final Round

As the clock struck 9 pm, all eyes were on the final game, where the top contenders battled it out for the prize of 150 HKD. After a series of intense moves and calculated strategies, Timur managed to seize the champion position, with Alfarabi as the second winner and Tommy as the third winner.

Chess Closing Night

Chess night at Hall 4 was both a competition and a celebration of the timeless game and the community it brings together.