Alabuga International School hosted the “Pawn Battle” chess tournament on December 13, bringing together students from Alabuga International School, participants in the Alabuga Start program, and college students from Alabuga Polytech. After nine intense rounds, Alabuga International School’s team took a first-place. Second place went to the Alabuga Start participants from other countries, who demonstrated excellent technique and resilience. The Alabuga Polytech students took third place, displaying logical consistency and precision in their play.
Individual achievements were also recognized alongside the team results. The best players from each team received medals and certificates. Denis Subkhankulov took first place at Alabuga International School, Queen Ininahazwe placed first in Alabuga Start, and Daniil Afanasyev took first place at Alabuga Polytech.
The participants’ perseverance and intellect vividly demonstrated their determination to win. The tournament not only identified the strongest players and created memories but also strengthened the spirit of friendly competition and brought together participants from different educational programs within the Alabuga Special Economic Zone.