Deep Dive Dubai, UAE Chess Federation conduct underwater chess tournament

Deep Dive Dubai, a world-class academy dedicated to diving excellence, recently celebrated International Chess Day, in a novel way: underwater. The world's deepest pool collaborated with the UAE Chess Federation to honor the day that is dedicated to the chequerboard strategy game.

The academy provided the unique setting, and the UAE Chess Federation nominated four of its players to battle it out for the top prize. Emiratis Mohammed Saeed, Khalifa Alhafti, Mana Saeed, and Omran Alhosani, who have proudly represented the UAE at local, regional, and international tournaments, were set a new challenge around their beloved game.

The quartet was trained by Deep Dive Dubai’s expert instructors before being kitted with wetsuits and shallow dive gear. Deep Dive Dubai's experienced staff and safety teams were on hand during each round to ensure the player's comfort and safety.