The event will be concluded by a massive simultaneous chess event, where 1,000 players of all ages will compete at the same time.
Kasparov visited Israel earlier this month to receive an honorary degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science and talked about his forceful opinions about his native Russia led by Vladimir Putin.
The event saw friendly competition and sportsmanship between Israelis and Germans, and a moving tribute to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
He is anticipated to participate in the Israel Senior Championship, competing against opponents who are not only twice his age but even four or five times older.
The competition was largely centered around "the missing player."
In checking gender bias in chess playing, New York researchers find parents and coaches shortchange girls’ potential.
Sasson was the only Israeli competing in the tournament.
The 26-year-old has told Reuters she had no regrets over her gesture in support of the protest movement against her country's clerical leadership.
The Tunisian chess players who boycotted the Israeli players were booted from the competition.
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