Home of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival and a year-round programme of FIDE-rated tournaments, youth training and community events, open to players of every level.
From casual weekday play at the club hall to Grandmaster-strength international rounds, our programmes are designed to take a player from their first move to their first FIDE rating.
The Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival brings Grandmasters and rising talents together each year across Open, Rapid and Youth sections.
Structured coaching groups from absolute beginners to candidate-master level, led by FIDE-titled trainers.
A full calendar of rated Swiss and rapid events at the club hall, open to members and guests throughout the season.
Since its founding, the Festival has grown from a regional invitational into one of the highest-participation open tournaments in the Middle East, drawing Grandmasters, national teams and first-time competitors to Abu Dhabi every year.
Explore the Festival →A 9-round FIDE-rated Swiss open to all ratings, headlined by titled players from around the world.
Side events held across the festival week, rated separately under FIDE rapid and blitz regulations.
Age-banded categories from Under-8 to Under-18, feeding directly into national junior selection.
Dedicated women's sections and a team cup contested by clubs and federations from the region.
Membership gives you FIDE-rated club nights, discounted festival entry, access to training groups and a place in our national ranking list.
See membership optionsZayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Open daily from 4pm, with rated play every Tuesday and Thursday evening.