Doha:The Qatar Chess Federation has concluded the Qatar Open Sustainability Chess Championship 2026, featuring wide-ranging participation from players of various nationalities, age groups, and skill levels as part of Qatar Sustainability Week.

According to Qatar News Agency, Filipino player Rolenson Jr. Loyola claimed the championship title by topping the overall standings. Moldovan International Master Victor Bologan finished in second place, while India's Syed Abdul Khader secured third. The event, organized under the nine-round Swiss system in the blitz format, adhered to International Chess Federation (FIDE) regulations, with each player allocated three minutes per game and an additional two seconds per move. The total prize fund was QAR 9,750, distributed among the top eight finishers.

Malaysia's Chua Kwang Weng Aaron came fourth, followed by India's Juhan Jobsy in fifth place and compatriot Chougule Sahil Prashant in sixth. India's Albin Sajan Sajan finished seventh, while Kazakhstan's Zhelikdarova Sholpan took eighth place. Special awards for Qatari players were also distributed, with Khalid Al Juma'at receiving the Best Qatari Player award and Layan Al Qassabi named Best Qatari Female Player.

The event is part of the Qatar Chess Federation's initiatives to promote chess, expand its player base, and develop the skills of young players while encouraging community participation and highlighting chess's role in enhancing concentration and strategic thinking.