Sahel international chess festival opens in Tunisia

The second edition of the Sahel International Chess Festival opens today in Monastir, Tunisia, with approximately 300 players from 20 countries expected to participate in the seven-day competition,

The festival, which runs until October 31, will bring together chess players from different countries to compete and showcase their skills in the popular mind sport.

The event is expected to provide an opportunity for international competition, cultural exchange and the promotion of chess among players from participating nations.

With a diverse field of competitors expected, the second edition aims to further strengthen the festival’s international profile and contribute to the development of chess in Tunisia and beyond.