DHAHRAN: A first-of-its-kind initiative in the Kingdom has helped to introduce visually impaired players to the game of chess.
The Turning Point Association for the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired partnered with Gambit Chess Club to deliver a month-long training program in Alkhobar, which concluded on Aug. 19.
Held at the association’s headquarters, the program brought together six enthusiasts who completed 46 hours of training.
The trainees learned the fundamentals of chess, the rules of the game, and the movement of the pieces before taking part in practice matches against one another.
The closing ceremony celebrated their achievements, with certificates and medals given in the presence of representatives from the association and the club.
