Chess competitions held in Romania for World Education Day

In celebration of World Education Day, various chess competitions were held across Romania, highlighting the sport's role in logical thinking and social engagement.

In Constanța, junior players from CSM Constanța achieved significant success during the ‘Chess in School’ project held at City Park Mall. The club's players dominated multiple age categories, including the 0-II grade level, the III-IV grade level, and the V-VIII grade level, securing numerous first-place finishes in both general and girls' rankings.

In Ploiești, an outdoor chess competition was organized to mark the occasion, attracting participants of all ages and skill levels. The event featured opening ceremonies attended by officials from the Petrol-Gas University of Ploiești and local associations. The program included educational discussions regarding chess history, such as the 1886 match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, as well as demonstrations involving an AI-based chess robot.