Mahak Maqbool, an under-18 chess champion and a SMB Fatima Jinnah Government School student, defeated Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in a brief chess match at the Chief Minister’s House.
The chess match featured an engaging face-off between the Chief Minister and Mahak Maqbool. Several notable figures attended the event, including Sindh’s Education Minister Sardar Shah, Sports Minister Muhammad Bux Mahar, and other dignitaries from various sectors, underscoring the match’s importance.
Mahak Maqbool secured a swift victory over CM Murad Ali Shah in just 15 moves, showcasing her strategic acumen.
Following the game, the Chief Minister praised Mahak’s skill and her exemplary representation of the potential within Sindh’s government schools. This match further highlighted Mahak’s recent achievement as the National Youth Chess Championship winner, cementing her status as one of Pakistan’s foremost young chess talents.
The match occurred at a high-profile venue with significant media coverage and an audience of influential leaders, demonstrating the government’s support for nurturing young talent in sports like chess. The presence of education and sports officials at the match also emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting extracurricular excellence alongside academic achievements.
