The highly anticipated FIDE World School Chess Championship 2024 began on May 1 in Callao, Lima, Peru. The event was marked by a spectacular opening ceremony that attracted top Peruvian authorities such as Guido Flores Marchan, president of the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD), Morgan Niccolo Quero Gaime, minister of education of Peru, and Ciro Castillo Rojo Salas, Regional Governor of Callao.
The ceremony kicked off with Dr. Ciro Castillo Rojo Salas and Minister of Education Morgan Quero making the first ceremonial moves on one of the chessboards. The event showcased a traditional dance performance by a local group representing Peru’s diverse regions of coast, mountains, and jungle.
The championship featured six age groups including U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17 with separate events for both boys and girls. A total of 1200 chess players from 26 different countries participated in the competition that consisted of 9-round Swiss tournaments in all categories.
The photos captured during the event were courtesy of the Gobierno Regional del Callao and the Media center Mundial Escolar showcasing the excitement and enthusiasm of the participants in this prestigious chess championship.