The STO Boduriyaa Championship 2026, organised by Castle Chess Club and Academy with the Maldives Chess Association, runs from 7 to 9 May with 84 players aged 9 to 60 and a MVR 50,000 cash prize for the champion team. Seven chess clubs are participating, with STO as title sponsor and Sun.mv as official media partner.
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the tournament is designed to reward overall team performance and club depth, rather than relying solely on top-ranked players.
such partnerships play an important role in expanding opportunities for young players and strengthening intellectual sports in the Maldives.
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the three-day championship will run from 7 to 9 May and feature 84 players aged between 9 and 60
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84 players aged between 9 and 60, highlighting the growing popularity of chess across multiple generations in the Maldives.
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This year’s tournament will award a cash prize of MVR 50,000 to the champion team.
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