In an attempt to promote chess activities in the Middle East region and give a global platform, the organisors of Norway Chess — one of the greatest tournaments in the Fide chess calendar — has invited Emirate’s first female grandmaster Rouda Essa Alserkal to play at the Norway Chess Open 2025 which will have participants from 31 countries. Kjell Madland, Managing Director and the brainchild of Norway Chess, invited 15-yer-old Rouda during a press conference in Dubai on Wednesday. Dr Mansoor Al Tamimi,