Checkmate! All about the Dubai Chess & Culture Club
Dubai Chess & Culture Club (DCC) is the biggest dedicated chess club in the world, established in 1979. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, is the Honorary President of the Dubai Chess Club, which falls under the domain of the Dubai Sports Council. Let’s look at this prestigious club’s functions and their role in promoting chess throughout the emirate.
ABOUT DUBAI CHESS CLUB
Dubai Chess & Culture Club (DCC) has state-of-the-art facilities. The venue hosted multiple chess events like the World Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship, World Chess Olympiad, the Asian Cities Championships, Dubai Open Chess Tournament and others in the past.
Aside from hosting international tournaments, DCC provides training to chess players. Many DCC trainees have won local and global accolades. In fact, the UAE National team also includes DCC players. Champions who underwent training at DCC include Saeed Ahmed Saeed, the UAE’s first World Champion in chess and the first International Master and Taleb Mousa, the first Emirati Grand Master.
CHESS HALL
The club houses the world’s largest modern chess hall with dedicated space for 240 players. The H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Hall serves multiple purposes, including hosting ceremonies and activities. With world-class sound and lighting technology and a fully-equipped control room, the chess hall will continue to be the preferred choice for global tournaments for years to come.
MEMBERSHIP
Dubai Chess Club offers memberships to Emiratis and expats. Here is a list of programmes for members.
- Local & International tournaments
- Recreational trips
- Camps
- Chess festivals
- Cultural activities
UAE Nationals can either enrol their children (5 years or older) or take training themselves at DCC. Under the tutelage of a team of internationally certified instructors, students can learn the fundamentals of chess, varying tactics and key concepts in an engaging manner. The club also offers ladies-only sessions.
DCC has exciting deals for companies to train their staff and facilities to hold corporate tournaments. Visit the official website and fill out the requisite form to kickstart the process.
DUBAI CHESS CLUB ONLINE RESOURCES
Video tutorials are available on the official DCC website for beginners, intermediates and advanced learners. Chess players can also join the online Dubai Chess Club to play matches.
Besides individual matches, tournaments are also organised for interested participants. Whether you play the game for leisure or as a professional trying to hone your skills for future competitions, the online Dubai Chess Club can help you develop tactical and strategic skills.
FAQS
ARE THERE ANY DUBAI CULTURE AND CHESS CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS?
Yes, 22nd Dubai Open 2022 is scheduled from 26th August to 5th September 2022. For more information, please visit the official website.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI CHESS CLUB LOCATION?
Dubai Chess Club’s location is Gate 8, Street No. 44, Al Wuhaida Road, Community 134, Al Mamzar. For any queries, you can call +971-56-217-6330.
WHERE ELSE CAN I PLAY GAMES IN DUBAI?
One can visit board games cafes in Dubai to play games like Uno and Monopoly. Also, you can buy games from these board game shops in Dubai and play at home.
Dubai Culture and Chess Club provide a fantastic opportunity to play and learn the game. Chess tests your mental fortitude, helps strengthen memory, enhances creativity, and develops problem-solving skills. The game can play a vital role in the cognitive development of children. The club has graduated some world-class chess players who have brought laurels to the country, and your child could be the next big chess maestro.