Morocco’s 2024–2025 national chess championships wrapped up Sunday in Marrakech, with four champions emerging across rapid and blitz categories in both men’s and women’s divisions.
In the open rapid chess competition, Tariq Anouar of Sari’ Oued Zem Club secured his first national title with a commanding 7.5 points. Yasser Khelti of Lemon Berkane followed closely with 7 points, while Marouane Frayat from Fes Club took third place with the same score but lower tie-breaks.
In the women’s rapid division, Wissal Charbani of Najah Souss Club led with 6 points. Kenza Tabich from Michaal Hazem Club placed second with 5 points, ahead of Meryem Ibriz from Ittihad Tangier, who scored equally.
The blitz category saw Yassine Sentissi of Michaal Hazem clinch the open title with 9.5 points, narrowly beating Khelti again, who scored 9. Houcine Manouzi of Kawkab Marrakech rounded out the podium with 8 points.
In women’s blitz, Kenza Tabich secured her second podium finish and first blitz title with 8 points. Wissal Tabich from Najah Souss and Firdaws Miyar El Idrissi of Manarat Marrakech both finished with 6 points.
Anouar expressed joy over his inaugural national title, calling it the result of years of rigorous training and a step toward representing Morocco in future Arab competitions.
Sentissi, participating in his first blitz championship, praised the competitive atmosphere and said the experience was highly rewarding.
Charbani thanked her club, coach, and family, noting that the level of play inspired her to keep improving for future regional and international events.
Tabich, who secured podium finishes in both formats, said her results reflect her growing form and ambition to achieve success at the Arab level.
Organized over two days by the Royal Moroccan Chess Federation, the event brought together 58 male players and 15 female players from regional leagues, including internationally ranked players with ratings of 2000 or more.
The tournament was officiated by international arbiter Othmane Sabbari and a team of 10 referees, and aimed to foster talent and encourage stronger national performance in continental and global arenas.
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