The IIS Chess Tournament, organized by Amjaad Educational Olympiads, is a specialized strategic competition designed for students to develop focus, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. “IIS” typically stands for International Independent School Schools, reflecting its focus on student representatives from various educational institutions.

Tournament Overview
The competition is part of a broader “Chess Olympiad” series hosted by Amjaad, often in collaboration with the Jordanian Royal Chess Federation and Jordanian Ministry of Education. It serves as a bridge for young players to transition from casual play to professional, local, and international tournaments.

 Key Details & Structure

The tournament is generally divided by age and skill level to ensure fair play:

Age Groups
Group 1: Ages 6 – 12 years.
Group 2: Ages 13 – 17 years.

Format: Typically follows the Swiss System (standard for chess tournaments), ensuring players of similar skill levels are matched against each other across multiple rounds.
Platform/Training: Amjaad often provides a 7-day preparatory training course with professional coaches before the main event. They use the lichess.org application for player follow-up and practice.
Categories: The chess tournament format often features 12 separate categories ranging from Under 7 to Under 17, with separate rankings for boys and girls.

Why Participate?

Feature | Benefit

| Professional Coaching | Includes training on how to solve complex chess puzzles and endgame strategies.
| Official Pathway | Prepares players for entry into the Jordanian Royal Chess Federation rankings.
| Incentives | High-performing students can win trophies, medals, and potentially cash prizes or travel opportunities for international finals.
| Academic Growth | Focuses on “The Why”—encouraging students to analyze their moves and think several steps ahead.