To mark International Chess Day on 20 July, the deepest swimming pool for diving in the world, Deep Dive Dubai, in partnership with the UAE Chess Federation, marked the occasion through a unique underwater chess tournament.
Four players, Mohammed Saeed, Khalifa Alhafti, Mana Saeed and Omran Alhosani, were selected to go head-to-head in exciting underwater matches.
After being trained by instructors at Deep Dive Dubai, the players put on their diving suits and gear, and battled it out over multiple rounds of chess.
The underwater chess games were played on a regular feature at Deep Dive Dubai, where the chess board and the 32 chess pieces are made out of stone, allowing them to stay in place while underwater.
Jarrod Jablonski, Director of Deep Dive Dubai said, "We are thrilled to partner with the UAE Chess Federation and bring together these two passions in an innovative manner. Deep Dive Dubai is deeply invested in sharing a deep passion for the underwater realm, and hosting this underwater chess tournament perfectly aligns with our vision."
For more information, visit the Deep Dive Dubai website.
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