
Nadia Fawaz is one of the many aspiring chess players who took part in the 10-day tounament in Beirut. Matt Kynaston / The National
Nadia Fawaz is one of the many aspiring chess players who took part in the 10-day tounament in Beirut. Matt Kynaston / The National
Chess nurtures focus and determination in young Lebanese players
A growing number of youths are taking up chess in specialised schools and in tournaments