Gaziantep students win regional chess tournament

Students from local schools achieved top honors in a chess tournament held in Gaziantep to celebrate the October 29 Republic Day.

Can Ateş, a 7th-grade student from Gaziantep Kolej Vakfı (GKV) Private Middle School, secured the championship in the Under-14 category. GKV officials noted the school's long-standing tradition of supporting both academic and athletic excellence, including producing national team players.

Mert Eren Kaya, representing Erdem Koleji, earned first place in the provincial competition organized by the Şehitkamil Municipality. The event, held at the İbrahimli Sports Hall, focused on testing the strategic thinking and problem-solving skills of participants across various age groups.