Taleb Moussa (born 1 July 1978) is an Emirati chess player. He was the UAE's first professional chess player and first grandmaster, a title he earned in 2004. He won the Emirati Chess Championship in 2001[1] and 2003.[2]
| Taleb Moussa | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Born | July 1, 1978 |
| Title | Grandmaster (2004) |
| FIDE rating | 2406 (November 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2517 (October 2004) |
In 2005, Taleb Moussa obtained a substantial sponsorship of Dh5.7 million.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Moussa wins national chess championship crown". Gulf News. 1 July 2001. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "Moussa wins national chess championship". Gulf News. 11 July 2003. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ Nayar, K.R. (2008-05-23). "GM Mousa gets career boost". Gulf News. Al Nisr Publishing. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2005-10-03.
External links
edit- Taleb Moussa player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Moussa Taleb at 365Chess.com
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