Young Chess Player's Journey: From Muscat to Dubai | Interview with Shaibi

🏆Shaibi aspires to become a Grand Master and is currently taking coaching from a Grand Master.

🌍Shaibi attended the Global Chess League in Dubai and had the opportunity to meet and play with various chess players.

📚Shaibi participates in weekly chess tournaments in Muscat and believes that they help improve his skills.

📸Shaibi was excited to meet his role model, Tanya, and even got a photo with her.

💪Shaibi's parents are very supportive of his chess career and encourage him to pursue his passion.

What are Shaibi's aspirations in chess?

—Shaibi aspires to become a Grand Master in chess.

Who is Shaibi's role model?

—Shaibi's role model is Tanya, a chess player he admires.

Where does Shaibi participate in chess tournaments?

—Shaibi participates in weekly chess tournaments in Muscat.

What was the highlight of Shaibi's chess journey?

—The highlight of Shaibi's chess journey was attending the Global Chess League in Dubai.

How supportive are Shaibi's parents of his chess career?

—Shaibi's parents are very supportive of his chess career and encourage him to pursue his passion.

07:35Shaibi lives in Muscat and travels to Dubai for the Global Chess League.

08:24Shaibi has coaching from a Grand Master and takes part in weekly chess tournaments in Muscat.

08:55Shaibi met his role model, Tanya, and was thrilled to get a photo with her.

09:02Shaibi has beaten chess player Samay in a match.

09:21Shaibi's current chess ratings are 1600 in FIDE and 2100 in chess.com.

09:23Muscat has an active chess scene with weekly tournaments and prizes.

09:47Shaibi's aim is to become a Grand Master in chess.

09:53Shaibi expresses his gratitude for being part of the ChessBase India Channel.