(Haipo) – Ram Moasi, a young chess player from the Haifa and Neighborhoods Club, won third place in the 2026 National Rapid Chess Championship for Under-10s. The championship was held in Ramat Gan on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with the participation of the best young chess players from the largest clubs in the country. Ram, the reigning Northern Champion in chess under the age of 10, trains under the guidance of masters Vladimir Weinstein and Jihad Zoabi.

An exciting and challenging competition in Ramat Gan
The 2026 National Rapid Chess Championship for Under-10s took place in Ramat Gan on Sunday, bringing together the best young talents from all over the country. Ram Moasi, a representative of the Haifa and Neighborhoods Club, arrived at the competition with significant competitive experience behind him, including the title of reigning Northern Champion in chess under the age of 10. During the exciting competition, which was characterized by an atmosphere full of challenges and strategic thinking, Ram was able to demonstrate his extraordinary talent and high concentration against the best of his peers in the country, and ended the day with a respectable bronze medal.

Professional training that produces results
Ram Moasi's achievement is not accidental, but the fruit of constant work and high-level professional training. The young chess player trains at the Haifa and Neighborhoods Club under the guidance of two experienced masters – Vladimir Weinstein and Jihad Zoabi. The combination of high-quality training with Ram's natural talent has led him to notable achievements, including the title of Northern Champion for his age group and third place in the National Rapid Chess Championship. This achievement establishes his status as one of the most promising young chess players in Israel and is a source of pride for the Haifa and Neighborhoods Club and the entire city of Haifa.





Why aren't the names of the first and second place winners mentioned???
Probably not from Haifa
Probably not children.