Check-mate.
The Jeddah Season has been running full speed ahead and bringing awesome attractions and experiences like the ladies-only beach pop-up, Bambi Beach.
The city-wide celebrations are taking a page out of the Esports World Cup handbook and doing a chess championship.
That’s right, the Jeddah Season chess tournament has just been announced.
Posted on Jeddah Calendar’s official Instagram, the championship has different monetary prizes for the top three finishers.
So, start brushing up on your strategies and prepare to take your opponent’s entire army, one crucial piece at a time. Here is everything to know about the September championship.
Jeddah Season chess tournament 2025
Chess is a classic two-player board game of pure strategy, played on an 8×8 grid. Each player commands 16 pieces, kings, queens, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns, each moving in its own unique way. The goal? Checkmate your opponent’s king while protecting your own, though games can also end in draws. It’s a game of skill, planning, and clever moves—no luck or hidden tricks involved.
Chess has a rich history dating back to 7th-century India with a game called chaturanga, which eventually spread to Persia, the Arab world, and Europe. The modern rules we know today were established in Europe by the late 15th century, gaining worldwide standardization by the 19th century. Now, chess is enjoyed by millions around the globe, captivating players with its timeless mix of strategy, creativity, and competition.
Jeddah Season chess tournament 2025 location
The two-day championship will take over the iconic King Abdullah Sports City in the waterfront city of Jeddah.
Jeddah Season chess tournament 2025 dates
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 and prepare to castle and strategize your way to victory.
Jeddah Season chess tournament 2025 registration
Registration for the championship can be made via kataya-store.com from SAR150.
Jeddah Season chess tournament 2025 prize pool
The top three finishers will be getting monetary prizes starting from SAR10,000.
- First place: SAR20,000
- Second place: SAR15,000
- Third place: SAR10,000
More Jeddah Season activities
Covering a massive 7,500 square meters, Jeddah’s Indoor Forest is packed with things to do, see, and experience. If you are looking to lighten you wallet a little bit, the Jeddah Season shopping festival should be calling out to you. There are a total of seven zones to check out.
From SAR150. Fri Sep 5-Sat Sep 6. King Abdullah Sports City, kataya-store.com.
