Checkmate in 15 Moves! Chess Champion Mehak Maqbool Defeats CM Murad Ali Shah
CM Murad Ali Shah had invited Mehak, the Under-18 national junior chess champion, to the match to recognise her achievement
Pakistan’s under-18 chess champion, Mehak Maqbool, defeated Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in just 15 moves during a chess match held at the Chief Minister’s House on Saturday.
The Chief Minister congratulated Maqbool on her impressive victory.
The chief minister praised Mehak for excelling in both academics and chess while studying at a government school. He also acknowledged her remarkable performance and commended her dedication to the sport.
CM Murad Ali Shah had invited Mehak, the Under-18 national junior chess champion, to the match to recognise her achievement
Philanthropist Roy praised the initiative, stating that CM Shah, an International Chess Federation member since 1992, delivered a powerful message by inviting Mehak to the match.
“The chief minister is a skilled chess player, but Mehak successfully checkmated him,” Roy noted.
He also commended Mehak’s confidence, highlighting that the match was brief.
“The chief minister played well, but Mehak remained remarkably composed throughout,” he added.
Roy further stressed the need to promote chess among children, citing its benefits in reducing screen time and enhancing critical thinking skills.
Mehak Maqbool, a student of SMB Fatima Jinnah Government School, recently achieved first place in the U-18 category and the National Youth Chess Championship.
The chess match was part of the ‘Karachi Open Chess Championship,’ organized by the Government of Sindh’s Sports and Youth Affairs Department at Frere Hall.
