Minority Primary School Students achieve major success at Rhodope Chess Tournament
The two-day tournament took place on March 7–8, 2026, and was hosted for the first time at Idadiye Turkish Minority Primary School. A total of 140 students from across the Rhodope region competed on the chessboard.
Two Days of Competitive Matches
On Saturday, March 7, primary school students competed in their respective categories, while middle school and high school matches were held on Sunday, March 8.
Among minority schools, Idadiye Turkish Minority Primary School recorded the highest participation with 30 students, highlighting the school’s strong engagement in the competition.
Students from the Kozlukebir Minority Turkish Primary School also took part in the event, representing their school in the regional tournament.
Students Qualify for Regional Championship
Students who placed in the top rankings earned the right to compete at the Regional Inter-School Chess Championship, scheduled to be held on March 21, 2026 in İskeçe.
Top Performing Students
1st Grade
Ata Sarp Hüseyin – 3rd place (tie)
Ezel Adem Süleyman – 3rd place (tie)
2nd Grade
Ayşenur Dede – 1st place (perfect score) & Best Female Player
İmran Murteza
3rd Grade
Uraz Mustafa – 4th place
Sümeyye Veli Ahmet – Best Female Player
Zeynep İbram
4th Grade
Ata Eray Hüseyin – 4th place
Beril Hüseyin – Best Female Player
Defne Halil
5th Grade
Salih Cemal Konak – 4th place
Yiğit Kiracı İbram – 4th place
6th Grade
Kamer Efe İsmail – 1st place
Ertuğrul Hacı Mehmet – 3rd place
Ferişte İbram – Best Female Player
İlgen Sadık – 4th place (tie)
Congratulations from the School Community
In a statement, the Parents’ Association of Idadiye Primary School congratulated all participating students, especially those who achieved top rankings, and wished them continued success in future competitions.
School representatives emphasized that the strong performance of their students reflects both dedication to academic and extracurricular excellence and the growing interest in chess among young members of the Western Thrace Turkish minority.
