KARACHI, Jan 31: The Mind Sports Association of Pakistan (MSAP) will conduct a chess tournament at the Russian Friendship House on Saturday.

Students will be placed in different age groups during the competition which is open to all school and college students.

Data Steel Pipe Industry is sponsoring the event commencing at 10.00am to encourage youth.

Record 13-time national champion and international master Mahmood Khan Lodhi will also attend the event and provide tips to competitors.

Data Steel executive director Shahzad Khan will be the chief guest on the occasion.—APP

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