{ "city": "Dubai", "country": "AE", "collected": "2026-10-15", "updated": "2026-10-15", "license": "CC BY 4.0", "cards": [ { "slug": "dubai-chess-culture-club", "name": "Dubai Chess & Culture Club", "name_local": "نادي دبي للشطرنج والثقافة", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play", "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Gate 8, Street No. 44, Al Wuhaida Road, Community 134, Al Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Mamzar", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "lessons", "blitz", "rapid", "classical" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 3 }, "training": { "offers": [ "online" ], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [ { "name": "Ahmed Adly", "title_claimed": "GM", "fide_profile": null, "fide_title_seen": null, "src": 2 } ], "branches": null, "src": 5 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's own site carries a news item dated 12 October 2026 on the appointment of its head coach. The chess-results server lists 45 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 11 January 2025 to 20 September 2026. The latest listed is the club's September rapid tournament. The club's site menu lists courses and classes for beginners, and a property portal guide of 24 November 2025 lists online beginner, intermediate and advanced courses; no source states whether they are group or private.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-12", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.dubaichess.ae", "email": "info@dubaichess.ae", "phone": "+971-4-2966664", "social": [ "https://www.facebook.com/dubaichess/", "https://www.instagram.com/dubaichess/?hl=en", "https://www.youtube.com/@DubaiChess" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/contactus/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Gate 8, Street No. 44, AL Wuhaida Road Community 134 in Al Mamzar, Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/ar-ae/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "نادي دبي للشطرنج والثقافة" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2026/10/dubai-chess-appoints-former-world-junior-champion-ahmed-adly-as-head-coach/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Dubai Chess Appoints Former World Junior Champion Ahmed Adly as Head Coach" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/club?c=dxb1", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Federation club Dubai Chess and Culture Club" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1497102.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "DCCC September Rapid Chess Tournament 2026" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Online Courses and Classes Class for Beginners (20 Lessons)" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "dubai-club-for-people-of-determination", "name": "Dubai Club for People of Determination", "name_local": "نادي دبي لأصحاب الهمم", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "closed_membership" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists one tournament that names the club as organiser, the 14th edition of its Ramadan championship, dated 6 March 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-03-06", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": "http://dcd.org.ae/dcdnew/", "email": "info@dcd.org.ae", "phone": "04 298 8205", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/club?c=dcd", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Federation club Dubai Club for People of Determination" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/ar/club?c=dcd", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "نادي دبي لأصحاب الهمم" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1360207.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "بطولة نادي دبي لذوي الهمم الرمضانية النسخة 14" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "chess-lab", "name": "Chess Lab", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "1st Floor, Office 110, Al Sayyah Building, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Quoz", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 2 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "private_lessons", "school_programs" ], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "published", "amount": "Monthly group class AED 999; private classes AED 999; one-month membership from AED 300", "src": 4 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [ { "name": "Richelieu Salcedo III", "title_claimed": "IM", "fide_profile": null, "fide_title_seen": null, "src": 3 } ], "branches": 2, "src": 1 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's own events page carries two announcements dated 12 January and 23 February 2026 for its Eid events. The chess-results server lists 76 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 4 January 2025 to 3 October 2026. Four more entries are dated later, the first on 17 October 2026. Its U2100 Classic was played on 26 and 27 September 2026. The prices come from a property portal's guide of 24 November 2025, which prints the AED 999 figures for both the monthly group class and private classes; the club's own pages print no prices.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-17", "moved_to": null, "src": 5 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://chesslab.ae", "email": "chesslab2022@gmail.com", "phone": "+971 4 344 7474", "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/chesslab.ae/", "https://www.youtube.com/@chesslab1645" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chesslab.ae/our-services/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "1st Floor - Office 110 - Al Sayyah Building - Al Quoz Industrial 3" }, { "url": "https://chesslab.ae/our-services/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Branch 2 : Tower F - Shop # 9 - Al Sayyah Residence - Arjan" }, { "url": "https://chesslab.ae/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "For beginners with little to no tournament experience." }, { "url": "https://chesslab.ae/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Richelieu Salcedo III FIDE International Master" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Monthly Group Class – AED 999 Private Classes – AED 999" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1490474.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Chess Lab U2100 Classic Tournament - FIDE Rated - Sept 26-27, 2026" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "imaster-chess-club", "name": "iMaster Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Office 50, 20th Floor, Burjuman Business Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "free", "amount": "free one-hour lesson on Mondays", "src": 2 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 2 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "private_lessons", "school_programs" ], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": true, "group_size": null, "coaches": [ { "name": "Rustum Tolentino", "title_claimed": "FM", "fide_profile": null, "fide_title_seen": null, "src": 3 } ], "branches": null, "src": 1 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "iMaster Chess Club", "weekday": "Mon", "time": null, "note": "Free one-hour lesson on how the pieces move, with a certificate of achievement", "live_page": "https://www.imasterchess.com/event-list", "src": 2 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 62 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 27 September 2025 to 12 September 2026. The latest is its Classic tournament held on 12 and 13 September 2026 at a Dubai mall. The club's own page invites readers to book a trial class and lists a free lesson every Monday.", "evidence_date": "2026-09-12", "moved_to": null, "src": 4 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.imasterchess.com", "email": "imasterchessclub@gmail.com", "phone": "050 825 6398", "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/imasterchess/" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.imasterchess.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Office 50, 20th Floor, Burjuman Business Tower Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.imasterchess.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "we host tournaments, offer coaching for groups and individuals, and engage schools" }, { "url": "https://www.imasterchess.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Master Chess Piece Movement at zero cost, pure learning every Mondays" }, { "url": "https://www.imasterchess.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Led by FIDE Master Rustum Tolentino" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1485285.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "iMaster Classic" } ] }, { "slug": "master-moves-chess-club-business-bay", "name": "Master Moves Chess Club Business Bay", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "F-06, Mezzanine floor, Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Business Bay", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 2 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rated_tournaments", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "kids_classes", "adult_classes" ], "ages": "from age 4", "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": true, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": 2, "src": 2 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's own tournaments page dates its third Rapid Chess Festival from 20 to 22 November 2026 at Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay. The chess-results server lists the club's tournaments at Bay Avenue Mall dated 22 and 23 November 2025 and 20 and 22 November 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-11-20", "moved_to": null, "src": 4 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com", "email": "info@mastermoveschess.com", "phone": "058 596 0103", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/contact", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Business Bay Branch F-06, Mezzanine floor, Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay, Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/contact", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Open 7 days a week for all chess lovers" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/classes", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Open to all abilities from age 4 and above. No prior chess knowledge required." }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1497112.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Master Moves Open Rapid Chess Tournament (FIDE Rated) Oct.4,2026" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/tournaments", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "20–22 November 2026 Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "master-moves-chess-club-jlt", "name": "Master Moves Chess Club Jumeirah Lakes Towers", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "1503, Saba Tower 1, Cluster E, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Jumeirah Lakes Towers", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 2 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rated_tournaments", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "kids_classes", "adult_classes" ], "ages": "from age 4", "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": true, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": 2, "src": 2 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's own contact page lists the Jumeirah Lakes Towers centre with a telephone number and working hours of 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 20:00 at weekends. The chess-results server lists Master Moves tournaments played at this centre between 11 May 2025 and 24 May 2026 (the club's FIDE-rated May edition), and an Open Rapid Chess Tournament dated 4 October 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-04", "moved_to": null, "src": 3 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com", "email": "info@mastermoveschess.com", "phone": "058 665 9414", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/contact", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "1503, Saba Tower 1, Cluster E, JLT, Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/contact", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Open 7 days a week for all chess lovers" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/classes", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Open to all abilities from age 4 and above. No prior chess knowledge required." }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1497112.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Master Moves Open Rapid Chess Tournament (FIDE Rated) Oct.4,2026" }, { "url": "https://www.mastermoveschess.com/tournaments", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "20–22 November 2026 Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "signature-chess-club", "name": "Signature Chess Club The Greens", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "809, Onyx Tower 2, The Greens, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "The Greens", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 1 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "school_programs", "private_lessons", "online" ], "ages": "students under 18", "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": "at most 6 students per class", "coaches": [ { "name": "Farrukh Amonatov", "title_claimed": "GM", "fide_profile": null, "fide_title_seen": null, "src": 8 }, { "name": "Asghar Golizadeh", "title_claimed": "GM", "fide_profile": null, "fide_title_seen": null, "src": 8 } ], "branches": 2, "src": 4 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 12 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 16 May 2025 to 11 October 2026. The club's own tournaments page lists a Rufescent Chess Master Series blitz and rapid and a junior championship on 10 and 11 October 2026, and further junior rapid and team events dated November 2026. A property portal guide of 24 November 2025 lists the club with its address and weekly opening hours.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-11", "moved_to": null, "src": 7 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://signaturechessclub.com", "email": "info@signaturechessclub.com", "phone": "+971-4-244-0905", "social": [ "https://www.facebook.com/signaturechess/", "https://www.instagram.com/signaturechessclub/" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Signature Chess Club, 809, Onyx Tower 2, The Greens (SZR), Dubai, UAE" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "premier chess club for students under 18 in Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "collaborates with top private schools in Dubai" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1504759.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Signature Club Rufescent Chess Master Series Blitz" }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "A maximum of 6 students depends on the student level and student preferences." }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Do you have online classes? Yes" }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/contact/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Emirates Sports Hotel, Dubai Sports City, Dubai." }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/chess-tournaments-in-dubai/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "2026 Oct 11 SCC RUFESCENT Chess Master Series Blitz" }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/winter-camp/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "led by the renowned Super Grandmasters Farrukh Amonatov and Asghar Golizadeh" }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Do you offer private class? Yes" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "moscow-chess-school-dubai", "name": "Moscow Chess School", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Dubai Marina", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 4 }, "formats": [ "lessons", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes", "private_lessons", "online" ], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "published", "amount": "Individual lesson from AED 350 (55 minutes); 8 group lessons AED 1200 for a one-month subscription", "src": 2 }, "trial_lesson": true, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 5 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "Moscow chess school & Grandmasters chess club", "weekday": "Sun", "time": "15:00", "note": "Open chess tournament in Dubai, every Sunday at 15:00", "live_page": null, "src": 3 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 19 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 6 April 2025 to 27 September 2026. The tournament page of 27 September 2026 invites everyone to an open tournament every Sunday at 15:00. A property portal guide of 24 November 2025 lists the school with its Dubai Marina address and a trial lesson price.", "evidence_date": "2026-09-27", "moved_to": null, "src": 3 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://chessmos.com", "email": "chess.mos@yandex.ru", "phone": "+971 50 570 6619", "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/chess_in_dubai", "https://m.facebook.com/chessmoscow/" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street" }, { "url": "https://chessmos.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Moscow Chess School was founded in 2018 by two passionate chess players" }, { "url": "https://chessmos.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "group lessons 8 AED 1200 (1 month subscription)" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1504009.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Приглашаем всех желающих на шахматный турнир каждое воскресенье в 15:00" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "chess training for both children and adults" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Trial Lesson: AED 150" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "grandmasters-chess-club", "name": "Grandmasters Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "paid", "amount": "150 AED entry fee for the blitz tournament of 9 October 2026", "src": 2 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 25 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 2 March 2025 to 9 October 2026. 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All eight entries are sections of one inter-school championship of 8 November 2025 that names the academy as organiser. A property portal guide of 24 November 2025 lists the academy with its address and says it trains pupils in more than 60 schools in Dubai.", "evidence_date": "2025-11-08", "moved_to": null, "src": 4 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": "chessuae3@gmail.com", "phone": "+971 50 502 8145", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "26th Street, Umm Suqeim" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "The chess club offers training in more than 60 schools in Dubai" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "In-person classes at multiple locations and online options" }, { "url": "https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "founder and coach Alexandra Grishina" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1289819.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "GMS INTER-SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025" } ] }, { "slug": "the-chess-hub", "name": "The Chess Hub", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "paid", "amount": "AED 30 fee for the Amaya Mall kids tournament of 19 July 2026", "src": 3 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 3 }, "formats": [ "rapid", "blitz" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 43 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 5 September 2025 to 22 August 2026. Its Dubai events took place at Times Square Center, The B1 Mall, a sports club in Deira and a restaurant in Al Rigga; it also ran events at an Abu Dhabi hotel and at the Sahara Centre in Sharjah. The latest, a team and youth tournament at The B1 Mall, is dated 22 August 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-08-22", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "The Chess Hub and Royal Star Events Management" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1476915.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Tech Deals @ B1 Mall Family Team Chess Tournament | Aug 22" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1472107.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Venue: Times Square Center Dubai" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1457827.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Kids Chess Tournament (15 and below)" } ] }, { "slug": "kajoooyax", "name": "Kajoooyax", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "chess960" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 46 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 30 March 2025 to 27 September 2026. Two more entries are dated later, the first on 27 October 2026. Its events took place at BurJuman Mall in Bur Dubai and at Reef Mall in Deira; the latest, an under-12 elimination (number 5) of its Battle of the Champions, is dated 27 September 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-27", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Kajoooyax" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1506670.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Battle of the Champions Elimination #5 UNDER 12" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1145600.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Kajoooyax Chess 960 Tournament March 30, 2025 @Reef Mall 7:30pm" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "fcpl", "name": "FCPL", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Reef Mall, Salah Al Din Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Deira", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "registration_required", "src": 2 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "blitz", "rapid" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 20 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 26 January 2025 to 6 September 2026. The latest is an open blitz tournament on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Reef Mall, which the tournament page opens to all Filipino chess players and other nationalities, limited to 60 participants. 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Its Kiddies and Junior tournaments of June and July 2025 were played at the Sahara Centre in Sharjah; the latest entries, of 27 June 2026, name Al Ahli Club in Al Nahda, Dubai.", "evidence_date": "2026-06-27", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Josh Chess Club" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1444161.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "1st Fiestang Pinoy Blitz Open Chess Championship 2026" } ] }, { "slug": "sino-chess-academy", "name": "Sino Chess Academy", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 2 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 8 February 2026 to 10 October 2026. The tournament page of its Tactics Masters blitz of 10 October 2026 gives Dubai Knowledge Village as the location.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-10", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SINO CHESS ACADEMY" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1516176.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Location Dubai Knowledge Village" } ] }, { "slug": "mira-chess-club", "name": "MIRA Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 3 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 17 May 2026 to 19 July 2026. The latest is a FIDE-rated section dated 19 July 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-07-19", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "MIRA Chess Club" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1460021.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "MIRA Chess Tournament FIDE - Rated Section" } ] }, { "slug": "adnan-chess-academy", "name": "Adnan Chess Academy", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Wasl", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists one tournament that names the academy as organiser, a rated rapid tournament on Sunday 14 September 2025 at Uptown Mirdif, with a prize fund of AED 3,000. A June 2025 guide to Dubai chess academies on an online academy's blog lists it on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Wasl.", "evidence_date": "2025-09-14", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": "052 721 4757", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Adnan Chess Academy" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1246734.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Venue: Uptown Mirdif, Dubai" }, { "url": "https://chessgaja.com/2025/06/discover-top-chess-academies-and-clubs-in-dubai-uae/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Adnan Chess Academy Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl, Dubai Phone: 052 721 4757" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "sharjah-cultural-chess-club", "name": "Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club", "name_local": "نادي الشارقة الثقافي والشطرنج", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play", "learn" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "rapid", "classical" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "group_classes" ], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 4 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "A state news agency report carried by a daily newspaper on 16 April 2026 says the club won 17 medals in seven championships this season and kept the national league title for a second year. The chess-results server lists 59 entries that name it as organiser or venue, dated from 18 January 2025 to 26 September 2026. A Sharjah government news site of 23 July 2025 says the club runs theory and practical training courses for its members of different age groups and summer programmes for beginners; a FIDE news item of 27 July 2014 says it also functions as a chess school for children, with about 200 pupils.", "evidence_date": "2026-04-16", "moved_to": null, "src": 3 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://sharjahchess.ae/", "email": "info@shjchessclub.shj.ae", "phone": "06 545 5888", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/club?c=shj1", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Federation club Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/ar/club?c=shj1", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "نادي الشارقة الثقافي والشطرنج" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1498733.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SCA September Rapid Tournament A 2026" }, { "url": "https://www.aletihad.ae/news/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D9%8A/4658875/-%D8%B4%D8%B7%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9--%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%AF-17-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-7-%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "حقق نادي الشارقة الثقافي للشطرنج حصاداً مميزاً خلال الموسم الحالي حتى الآن" }, { "url": "https://sharjah24.ae/ar/Articles/2025/07/23/NJ00111", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "وينظم نادي الشارقة الثقافي للشطرنج دورات تدريبية نظرية وتطبيقية لمنتسبيه من مختلف الفئات العمرية" }, { "url": "https://old.fide.com/component/content/article/15-chess-news/8182-the-largest-chess-club-in-the-world-in-sharjah-uae.html", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "the chess club functions as a chess school for children" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "chess-culture-club-for-sharjah-women", "name": "Chess & Culture Club for Sharjah Women", "name_local": "الشطرنج والثقافة للفتيات بالشارقة", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 2 entries that name it as organiser, dated from 7 March 2025 to 12 June 2026. The latest is the Proud Of UAE Classical Chess Tournament, which the tournament entry places at the Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club. The federation register prints the English name \"Chess & Culture Club for Sharjah Women\" on its English page and \"الشطرنج والثقافة للفتيات بالشارقة\" (girls, without the word club) on its Arabic page.", "evidence_date": "2026-06-12", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": "http://www.shjwomenchess.com", "email": null, "phone": "06 538 7787", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/club?c=shj2", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Federation club Chess & Culture Club for Sharjah Women" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/ar/club?c=shj2", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "الشطرنج والثقافة للفتيات بالشارقة" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1431059.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Proud Of UAE Classical Chess Tournament 2026" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "ajman-chess-cultural-club", "name": "Ajman Chess & Cultural Club", "name_local": "نادي عجمان للشطرنج والثقافة", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play", "learn" ], "municipality": "Ajman", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "paid", "amount": "70 DHS entry fee for the kids tournaments of 1 February 2026", "src": 3 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 3 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 3 entries that name it as organiser together with an academy, dated on 1 February 2026. They are the under-9, under-12 and under-18 sections of a kids' tournament held at the Ajman Youth X-Hub.", "evidence_date": "2026-02-01", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": "+971561529990", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/club?c=ajman1", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Federation club Ajman Chess & Cultural Club" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/ar/club?c=ajman1", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "نادي عجمان للشطرنج والثقافة" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1341115.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Tournament will be held in AJMAN YOUTH X-HUB" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1341115.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "ETRY FEES 70 DHS" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "ajman-university-chess-championship", "name": "Ajman University Chess Championship", "name_local": null, "kind": "tournament", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Ajman", "address": "Sports Complex Hall, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates", "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 4 entries that name it as organiser (with the UAE Chess Federation), dated from 14 February 2025 to 9 February 2026. They are the Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 editions; the first was played at the university's Sports Complex Hall.", "evidence_date": "2026-02-09", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Ajman University -Sports Complex Hall" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Ajman University Chess Championship Spring 2025" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1349715.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Ajman University Chess Championship -Spring 2026 (Boys)" } ] }, { "slug": "e5-chess-club-dubai", "name": "E5 - Chess Club Dubai", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Bert's Cafe & Restaurant, The Greens and Views, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "The Greens", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "open_to_all", "src": 1 }, "cost": { "value": "purchase_expected", "amount": null, "src": 2 }, "equipment": { "boards": "bring_own", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 3 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 1 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "E5 - Chess Club Dubai", "weekday": "Sun", "time": "15:00-18:00", "note": "Casual chess afternoon in a cafe, on Sundays at intervals of two or three weeks; the event of 18 October 2026 is announced from 15:00 to 18:00", "live_page": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/", "src": 4 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The group's Meetup page lists a chess afternoon on Sunday 18 October 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, announced in its text as a move to a new location, Bert's Cafe & Restaurant in The Greens and Views, while the header of the same event still shows Caféine Club UAE in Jumeirah Lake Towers; the card follows the text. The same page lists 45 past events, among them Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM on 20 September and 4 October 2026 at Caféine Club UAE in Jumeirah Lake Towers.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-18", "moved_to": null, "src": 5 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/e5_chess_club_dubai/" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/events/316972817/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "we are meeting in a new location" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/events/316972817/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Open to all levels—beginners are encouraged to join!" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/events/316972817/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "we ask that you support the café by ordering something as a token of appreciation" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/events/316972817/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "What to Bring: A chess set (if you have one)" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sun, Sep 20 · 3:00 PM GST Caféine Club UAE" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/chess-club-dubai/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Past events 45" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "dubai-social-chess-club", "name": "Dubai Social Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Peet's Coffee, The Lofts, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Downtown Dubai", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "open_to_all", "src": 1 }, "cost": { "value": "purchase_expected", "amount": null, "src": 1 }, "equipment": { "boards": "provided", "clocks": "provided", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 1 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 1 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "Dubai Social Chess Club", "weekday": "Wed", "time": "19:00-21:00", "note": "Social chess evening at Peet's Coffee; three boards, sets and clocks provided, more welcome", "live_page": "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-social-chess-club/", "src": 0 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The group's Meetup page repeats the weekly event until 22 March 2027 and dates the next evening Wednesday 21 October 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-21", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-social-chess-club/", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-social-chess-club/events/316797911/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "We meet every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Peet’s Coffee" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-social-chess-club/events/316797911/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "We currently have 3 boards, sets and clocks available." }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-social-chess-club/events/316797911/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "we kindly ask everyone to support the café by grabbing a coffee" } ] }, { "slug": "chess-sunday-the-crazy-club", "name": "Chess Sunday", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "The South Market food hall, 2nd floor, Gate Avenue, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "DIFC", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "open_to_all", "src": 1 }, "cost": { "value": "paid", "amount": "AED 30", "src": 1 }, "equipment": { "boards": "provided", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 2 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 1 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "The Crazy Club", "weekday": "Sun", "time": "15:30-18:30", "note": "Chess evening, three hours", "live_page": "https://www.meetup.com/the-crazy-club/", "src": 0 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The Meetup event page repeats the event every Sunday and dates the next one Sunday 25 October 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.", "evidence_date": "2026-10-25", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.meetup.com/the-crazy-club/", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/the-crazy-club/events/316851920/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Join us for three hours of chess fun every Sunday, starting at 15:30" }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/the-crazy-club/events/316851920/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "for only AED 30 ! Players of all ratings are welcome." }, { "url": "https://www.meetup.com/the-crazy-club/events/316851920/", "kind": "meetup", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "There are enough chessboards at the moment" } ] }, { "slug": "the-capablanca-club", "name": "The Capablanca Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "closed_membership" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "registration_required", "src": 1 }, "cost": { "value": "paid", "amount": "AED 200 payment link to confirm a booking", "src": 2 }, "equipment": { "boards": "provided", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 3 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's event pages on a ticketing platform date two evenings of chess in Dubai, on Wednesday 22 July and Wednesday 5 August, each at 20:00; the visible text of the pages prints no year.", "evidence_date": "2026-08-05", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://luma.com/on9czewu", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/thecapablancaclub" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://luma.com/on9czewu", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "convenes in Dubai for an evening of chess on Wednesday 5 August" }, { "url": "https://luma.com/on9czewu", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Invitation is necessary." }, { "url": "https://luma.com/on9czewu", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "a payment link for AED 200 to confirm your booking" }, { "url": "https://luma.com/on9czewu", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Boards are provided." }, { "url": "https://luma.com/p94btbel", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "convenes in Dubai for an evening of chess on Wednesday 22 July" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "public-cafe-jlt", "name": "Public Cafe", "name_local": null, "kind": "cafe_bar", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": "Jumeirah Lakes Towers", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "unconfirmed", "evidence": "A Khaleej Times article of 27 April 2017 quotes the cafe's manager saying chess is the most popular game there and that groups play at any time of the day. No later trace of chess at the cafe was found.", "evidence_date": "2017-04-27", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/virtual-reality-headsets-are-fine-but-give-us-our-board-games", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "The most popular game at the cafe is chess" } ] }, { "slug": "the-hungry-monkey-dubai", "name": "The Hungry Monkey Dubai", "name_local": null, "kind": "cafe_bar", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": "Al Barsha", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "unconfirmed", "evidence": "A lifestyle magazine list of eight board game cafes in Dubai, dated 4 July 2025, describes this bar in Barsha as having chess among the games it keeps. No chess evening, schedule or later trace was found.", "evidence_date": "2025-07-04", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/hungrymonkeydubai" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.factmagazines.com/uae/dubai/board-game-cafes-in-dubai-to-level-up-the-fun", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "they've also got Jenga, Ludo, chess, Taboo, and many more games in store" } ] }, { "slug": "uae-chess-federation", "name": "UAE Chess Federation", "name_local": "اتحاد الإمارات للشطرنج", "kind": "other", "sections": [ "community" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The federation's own site lists seventeen affiliated clubs and a tournament calendar. The chess-results server lists 109 entries dated between 18 January 2025 and 26 August 2026 that name it as organiser, held at clubs and venues in several emirates; the latest, a blitz championship at the Dubai Chess Club, is dated 26 August 2026.", "evidence_date": "2026-08-26", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://uaechessfederation.ae", "email": "uaechess@hotmail.com", "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Official UAE Chess Federation Established August 1976" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "UAE Chess Federation اتحاد الإمارات للشطرنج" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1480396.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Golden Jubilee Blitz Chess Championship 2026" }, { "url": "https://uaechessfederation.ae/en/contact", "kind": "federation", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Address PO Box 11110, Dubai United Arab Emirates" } ] }, { "slug": "sahara-atrium-chesskids", "name": "Sahara Atrium Chesskids", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": "Sahara Centre, Al Nahda, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Nahda", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 1 }, "formats": [ "rapid", "blitz" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 11 entries that name it as organiser or carry its name in the title, dated from 16 November 2025 to 14 February 2026. The latest is a chess training tournament, the under-13 section, dated 14 February 2026, at Sahara Mall in Sharjah. From July 2026 the same mall's junior tournaments are listed under the Expat Chess Club.", "evidence_date": "2026-02-14", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sahara Centre, Al Nadha, Sharjah" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sahara Atrium Chesskids" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1353518.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SAHARA ATRIUM CHESSKIDS CHESS TRAINING TOURNAMENT -U13" } ] }, { "slug": "expat-chess-club", "name": "Expat Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "group", "sections": [ "community", "play" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": "East Atrium, Basement 2, Sahara Center, Al Nahda, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Nahda", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "simul" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists 21 entries that name it (as Expat Chess Club or ECC) in the organiser field, dated from 31 July 2026 to 11 October 2026. Four more entries are dated later, the first on 18 October 2026. 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The chess-results server lists the 2025 edition on 2 and 3 March 2025 and the 2026 edition from 20 to 22 February 2026. The English news page prints \"Zayed Chess Championship\"; the Arabic news page prints \"بطولة الوفاء لزايد الشطرنجية\", and the chess-results server lists the 2025 edition as \"Allegiance to Zayed Chess Tournament\".", "evidence_date": "2026-02-22", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.dubaichess.ae", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2026/02/adly-retains-zayed-chess-championship-title/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "crowned champion of the 2026 Zayed Chess Championship" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2026/02/adly-retains-zayed-chess-championship-title/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Organized annually during the Holy Month of Ramadan" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/ar-ae/2026/02/%d8%b9%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%8a%d8%ad%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%b8-%d8%a8%d9%83%d8%a3%d8%b3-%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%88%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d9%84%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "بطولة الوفاء لزايد الشطرنجية" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2026/02/adly-retains-zayed-chess-championship-title/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Hall at Dubai Chess & Culture Club" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Allegiance to Zayed Chess Tournament 2025" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "uae-national-day-rapid-chess-championship", "name": "UAE National Day Rapid Chess Championship", "name_local": "بطولة العيد الوطني 54 للشطرنج السريع", "kind": "tournament", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Gate 8, Street No. 44, Al Wuhaida Road, Community 134, Al Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Mamzar", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rapid", "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The Dubai Chess & Culture Club's own news item reports the 54th edition, played over nine rounds on 2 and 3 December 2025 in the Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Hall at the club, with 170 players from 29 countries. Both the English and the Arabic page print the series name together with the edition number (54th); no source prints it without the number, so the local name is that of the 54th edition.", "evidence_date": "2025-12-03", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://www.dubaichess.ae", "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2025/12/egypts-adly-holds-the-national-day-chess-championship-cup-in-dubai/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "The UAE 54th National Day Rapid Chess Championship" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2025/12/egypts-adly-holds-the-national-day-chess-championship-cup-in-dubai/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "The championship was played from 2 to 3 December 2025" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/ar-ae/2025/12/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b5%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%b9%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%8a%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b2-%d8%a8%d9%83%d8%a3%d8%b3-%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%88%d8%b7/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "بطولة العيد الوطني 54 للشطرنج السريع" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "dubai-open", "name": "Dubai Open", "name_local": null, "kind": "tournament", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Gate 8, Street No. 44, Al Wuhaida Road, Community 134, Al Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Al Mamzar", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists the 2025 edition, in two categories (A and B), played from 27 May to 4 June 2025 with the Dubai Chess & Culture Club as venue. The club's own news item of February 2026 calls its 1999 winner the winner of the inaugural Dubai Open.", "evidence_date": "2025-06-04", "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1155334.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Dubai Open 2025 - Cat A" }, { "url": "https://www.dubaichess.ae/2026/02/adly-retains-zayed-chess-championship-title/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "winner of the inaugural Dubai Open in 1999" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Dubai Chess & Culture Club" } ] }, { "slug": "sharjah-international-chess-championship", "name": "Sharjah International Chess Championship", "name_local": null, "kind": "tournament", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists the 30th Sharjah International Chess Championship (rapid section, 4 March 2025) and the 31st, the Sharjah International Ramadan Chess Championship, held from 23 to 25 February 2026, both at the Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club.", "evidence_date": "2026-02-25", "moved_to": null, "src": 1 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1121155.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "30th Sharjah International Chess Championship 2025" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1354756.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "31st Sharjah International Ramadan Chess Championship 2026" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "international-chess-center", "name": "International Chess Center", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "unknown", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": true, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [ "private_lessons", "group_classes", "online" ], "ages": "from 3.5 years", "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 1 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "unconfirmed", "evidence": "A tournament entry of 20 April 2025, the 3rd Suvoroff Chess Tournament in two age groups, names an organiser called International Chess Center. The entry carries no address or website, so its link to this academy rests on the name alone. The academy's own site is dated 2022 and shows no dated trace of chess.", "evidence_date": "2025-04-20", "moved_to": null, "src": 2 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://bookchessclass.com", "email": "bookchessclass@gmail.com", "phone": "+971555865878", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://bookchessclass.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "At International Chess Center, kids can start learning chess as early as 3.5 years old" }, { "url": "https://bookchessclass.com/services/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Private home classes, Group classes at our branches Online classes" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1162064.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "3rd SUVOROFF CHESS TOURNAMENT A 5-8 Age" } ] }, { "slug": "al-thiqah-club-for-disabled", "name": "Al Thiqah Club for Disabled", "name_local": "نادي الثقة للمعاقين", "kind": "club", "sections": [ "community" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": "Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, E311, Muwaileh Commercial, Industrial Area, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Muwaileh Commercial", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": true, "body": "UAE Chess Federation", "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The UAE Chess Federation lists the club among its member clubs. The chess-results server lists its 4th Ramadan chess championship, dated 17 March 2025, in two sections; the tournament page gives no venue. 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The open blitz of 11 January 2026 is marked FIDE rated. The institute's own site does not mention chess. Its only web page is a page on Adobe Express, which is why the kind is other.", "evidence_date": "2026-01-11", "moved_to": null, "src": 3 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://express.adobe.com/page/pKzNcrz6DJJVM/", "email": null, "phone": "+971 4 380 5525", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://express.adobe.com/page/pKzNcrz6DJJVM/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Improve ME Institute, a leading teaching institute in Dubai offering innovative and scientific methods" }, { "url": "https://express.adobe.com/page/pKzNcrz6DJJVM/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "62 4th St, Gold and Diamond Park Building 3 Office, 3016-3017, Dubai" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1259138.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Improve ME Institute Under-16 Rapid Chess Tournament" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1308319.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "11 Jan 2026 - Improve ME Institute Open Blitz Chess Tournament" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Improve ME Institute" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "dso-chess-club", "name": "DSO Chess Club", "name_local": null, "kind": "club", "sections": [ "play", "community" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "My Home Kitchen, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Dubai Silicon Oasis", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "registration_required", "src": 1 }, "cost": { "value": "purchase_expected", "amount": "minimum purchase of AED 20 at the host restaurant", "src": 2 }, "equipment": { "boards": "provided", "clocks": "provided", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 4 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 3 }, "formats": [ "casual" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [ { "organiser": "DSO Chess Club", "weekday": "Sun", "time": "14:00", "note": "Weekly over-the-board meeting at My Home Kitchen; RSVP required, at most 10 players", "live_page": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "src": 0 }, { "organiser": "DSO Chess Club", "weekday": "Wed", "time": "18:00", "note": "Weekly over-the-board meeting at My Home Kitchen; RSVP required, at most 10 players", "live_page": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "src": 0 }, { "organiser": "DSO Chess Club", "weekday": "Sat", "time": "11:00", "note": "Weekly over-the-board meeting at My Home Kitchen; RSVP required, at most 10 players", "live_page": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "src": 0 } ], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The club's own page, which carries a 2026 copyright line, lists weekly in-person meetings on Sunday at 2 PM, Wednesday at 6 PM and Saturday at 11 AM at a restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis. A June 2025 guide to Dubai chess academies and clubs also lists it at the same restaurant.", "evidence_date": null, "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "email": null, "phone": "050 4519312", "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/dsochessclub" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sunday 2 PM Wednesday 6 PM Saturday 11 AM" }, { "url": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "RSVP required due to limited seating (maximum 10 players at any given time)." }, { "url": "https://dsochessclub.com/faq/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "we kindly ask all attendees to make a minimum purchase of AED 20." }, { "url": "https://dsochessclub.com/faq/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "We are NOT an academy and we do NOT have trainers in the club." }, { "url": "https://dsochessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Boards and clocks are available, but please bring your own if possible." }, { "url": "https://chessgaja.com/2025/06/discover-top-chess-academies-and-clubs-in-dubai-uae/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "DSO Chess Club Location: My Home Kitchen, Dubai Silicon Oasis" } ] }, { "slug": "signature-chess-club-sports-city", "name": "Signature Chess Club Dubai Sports City", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "Emirates Sports Hotel, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Dubai Sports City", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": "students under 18", "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 1 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "unconfirmed", "evidence": "The club's own contact page, with a 2025 copyright line, lists the Dubai Sports City address as a second location next to the one in The Greens, and its home page names a head coach of the Sports City branch. No dated class or tournament at this location was found.", "evidence_date": null, "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": "https://signaturechessclub.com", "email": "info@signaturechessclub.com", "phone": "+971 (0) 56 59 59 034", "social": [ "https://www.instagram.com/signaturechessclub/" ] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/contact/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Emirates Sports Hotel, Dubai Sports City, Dubai." }, { "url": "https://signaturechessclub.com/", "kind": "own_site", "flag": "official", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Head Coach, Sports City Branch" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "sca-tournaments", "name": "SCA Tournaments", "name_local": null, "kind": "tournament", "sections": [ "play" ], "municipality": "Sharjah", "address": null, "district": null, "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": null, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [ "rated_tournaments", "blitz", "rapid", "classical" ], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "active", "evidence": "The chess-results server lists tournaments whose titles begin with SCA on 25 April 2025, 27 June 2025, 26 and 27 September 2025, 22 December 2025, 22 May 2026 and 26 September 2026, all with the Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club as venue. Titles of 2025 add a sponsor's name (Zulal, Fast, Sharjah Cooperative); the title of 22 May 2026 names a memorial; the series includes classical, rapid and blitz events. The pages print only the acronym SCA, without an expansion.", "evidence_date": "2026-09-26", "moved_to": null, "src": 4 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": null, "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chess-results.com/TurnierSuche.aspx?lan=1", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1158606.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SCA April by Zulal" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1207334.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SCA JUNE by Fast" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1410202.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SCA May Classic Tournament 2026 A (Abdulaziz Belhaif Memorial)" }, { "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1498733.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "kind": "directory", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "SCA September Rapid Tournament A 2026" } ], "edited": "2026-10-15" }, { "slug": "city-chess-kids-academy", "name": "City Chess Kids Academy", "name_local": null, "kind": "academy", "sections": [ "learn" ], "municipality": "Dubai", "address": "HDS Tower, Cluster F, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates", "district": "Jumeirah Lakes Towers", "lat": null, "lon": null, "coords_source": null, "indoor_outdoor": "indoor", "access": { "value": "unknown", "src": 0 }, "cost": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "equipment": { "boards": "unknown", "clocks": "unknown", "tables_count": null, "giant_pieces": "n/a", "src": 0 }, "audience": { "beginners_welcome": null, "kids": true, "adults_only": null, "languages": [], "src": 0 }, "formats": [], "season": { "value": "unknown", "months": null, "src": 0 }, "federation": { "member": null, "body": null, "src": 0 }, "training": { "offers": [], "ages": null, "languages": [], "price": { "value": "unknown", "amount": null, "src": 0 }, "trial_lesson": null, "group_size": null, "coaches": [], "branches": null, "src": 0 }, "sessions": [], "status": { "value": "unconfirmed", "evidence": "A June 2025 guide to Dubai chess academies on an online academy's blog lists it in a tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers with a telephone number. Its website citychess.ae serves a domain registrar's parking page, and no other trace was found.", "evidence_date": null, "moved_to": null, "src": 0 }, "contacts": { "website": null, "email": null, "phone": "055 965 0958", "social": [] }, "sources": [ { "url": "https://chessgaja.com/2025/06/discover-top-chess-academies-and-clubs-in-dubai-uae/", "kind": "press", "flag": "secondary", "opened": true, "seen": "2026-10-15", "quote": "Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Phone: 055 965 0958 Website: www.citychess.ae" } ] } ], "chess960": { "searched": [ "Chess960 Fischer Random Freestyle chess tournament Dubai Sharjah 2026 (web search, English)", "شطرنج 960 فيشر عشوائي دبي الشارقة بطولة (web search, Arabic)", "chess-results.com, all UAE entries 2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31 (950 entries), titles scanned for 960, Fischer, Freestyle and random", "FIDE list of rated tournaments, UAE, January 2025 to December 2026 (379 events), titles scanned for 960, Fischer Random and Freestyle" ], "found": [ { "what": "Kajoooyax Chess 960 Tournament, Reef Mall, Deira", "where_slug": "kajoooyax", "when": "30 March 2025, 19:30", "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1145600.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "quote": "Kajoooyax Chess 960 Tournament March 30, 2025 @Reef Mall 7:30pm" }, { "what": "2nd Kajoooyax Chess 960 Tournament, Reef Mall, Deira", "where_slug": "kajoooyax", "when": "20 April 2025", "url": "https://chess-results.com/tnr1159833.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES", "quote": "2nd Kajoooyax Chess 960 Tournament (April 20, 2025 | Reef Mall)" } ], "note": "Two Chess960 tournaments of one organiser at Reef Mall in Deira, in March and April 2025. No Chess960 or Freestyle event in the area appears in the 2026 entries of either list. The Abu Dhabi Chess Club's Chess960 (Freestyle) tournament of 23 March 2025 is in Abu Dhabi, outside the area." }, "not_included": [ { "name": "International Chess Club (Abu Dhabi academy)", "reason": "an Abu Dhabi academy (its own site gives Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi); its chess-results entries are mostly in Abu Dhabi, with school tournaments in Abu Dhabi and one cluster championship at a school in Sharjah (single occasion); outside the area" }, { "name": "Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games, Abu Dhabi Chess Academy (ADCA), Al Ain Chess & Mind Games Club, Chess Movement events in Abu Dhabi, Memorable Chess Club, Zyralle Kindipan", "reason": "clubs and organisers of the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; outside the emirate of Dubai and the cities of Sharjah and Ajman" }, { "name": "Fujairah Chess & Culture Club, Khorfakkan Sport Club, RAK Girls Club for Chess & Culture, Ras al-Khaimah Chess Club, Dibba, Kalba, Mileeha, Al Dhaid and Al Hamriyah clubs, Al Bataeh Cultural and Sports Club", "reason": "federation clubs and organisers outside the emirate of Dubai and outside the cities of Sharjah and Ajman (other emirates, or towns of the Sharjah emirate away from the city); the federation lists them with a telephone number and no address" }, { "name": "Dubai National School Chess Academy", "reason": "an after-school course of the Dubai Chess & Culture Club for grades 1 to 3 whose page says it ends in May 2017; no later trace found" }, { "name": "Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Al Jaddaf", "reason": "hosted one tournament, an International Chess Day blitz on 22 July 2025, organised with the federation; no second occasion" }, { "name": "Dubai Municipality Club", "reason": "hosted one tournament, a Ramadan blitz of 3 March 2026 organised by Dubai Municipality; no second occasion" }, { "name": "Saudi German Hospital Dubai", "reason": "two differently named charity events (September 2025, March 2026); not a standing chess entity" }, { "name": "Schools and halls with a single chess occasion: Ambassador School Dubai, GEMS schools (King of the Castle), American International School Sharjah, Al Maaref Private School, Expo City Dubai North Hall, Ministry of Finance, Dubai Priyadarshini Volunteering Team, FEU UAE, Club64, Checkmate Movement (The Bay by Social)", "reason": "each appears as organiser or venue of one occasion in the chess-results listing (several sections of one day count as one occasion)" }, { "name": "Debsie (online academy listed as Dubai's top choice)", "reason": "teaches online; the page names no premises in the area" }, { "name": "Tabletop Cafe Dubai", "reason": "a games community that meets in cafes; the article that names it says nothing about chess" }, { "name": "The Six, Unwind, Hive, Kefi, Game Over, DICE Board Game Cafe, Brain Game and other board-game cafes of the same lists", "reason": "the lists read (a magazine list of 4 July 2025 and a property portal guide) name chess for none of them" }, { "name": "American University of Sharjah National University Chess Championship", "reason": "a one-off inter-university championship reported by another university; no standing entity in the area" }, { "name": "Back to Games (UAE tabletop games shop)", "reason": "a games shop whose pages opened in the second pass (a 2017 trade-news item on its Dubai opening at Times Square Center, a 2025 newspaper feature) name tabletop games but not chess; its own domain did not resolve" }, { "name": "Chess Gaja", "reason": "an online academy that teaches worldwide and prints no premises in the area" }, { "name": "Board-game cafes Unwind, Game Knights (Sharjah), The Six, Hive, Charade", "reason": "listed in guides as board-game cafes; no page opened names chess for them (Public Cafe and The Hungry Monkey are cards because a source names chess)" } ] }