Vega Chess Without Borders – Season 2 was organised recently by LBS College of Engineering Kasaragod Alumni Association – Qatar Chapter (CEKAQ), in association with Chess Super League at The Atrium, Doha, on 23 January 2026. International Grandmaster Vugar Asadli emerged as the champion of the tournament and was honoured during a closing ceremony marking the successful completion of the event.
The first runner-up position was secured by Rolenson Jr Loyola, while Khaled Alijamaat finished as the second runner-up, completing the podium after a series of closely contested rounds. The event witnessed participation from players representing different nationalities and age groups, creating a competitive and engaging atmosphere.
Multiple prizes were awarded across categories, encouraging sportsmanship and healthy competition among participants. The tournament was supported by title sponsor Vega, platinum sponsor Playbuddy, and gold Sponsor ITS.
