The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has honoured President of Qatar Chess Association, Mohammed al-Mudahka during the celebration of International Chess Day, which commemorates the founding of FIDE. Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President, presented al-Mudahka with a special shield as well as to the international master Jo Shen, the star of the Qatari national team and former world champion, who is financial secretary of the FIDE, in appreciation of their efforts in supporting and developing the game of chess in Qatar as well as at the continental and international levels.