This time, Altındağ Municipality carried its Republic Day enthusiasm to the chess tournament. The "Republic Chess Tournament" took place with the participation of 64 secondary school students from 14 different Youth Centers affiliated with Altındağ Municipality. In the exciting competition that lasted six rounds, the winners advanced to the next round. The winner of the tournament was Akif Koç, member of Güneşevler Youth Center.
 AWARDS FROM PRESIDENT TİRYAKİ
 At the end of the tournament, the winners received their awards from Altındağ Mayor Dr. He took it from Veysel Tiryaki.  In the tournament where Güneşevler Youth Center member Akif Koç came first, Muhammet Ali Kılıç from Aydınlıkevler Youth Center came second, Çınar Ata Yıldız from Aydınlıkevler Youth Center came third, and Efe Mandıracı from Piri Reis Youth Center came fourth. Altındağ Municipality did not forget the students who did not qualify. President Tiryaki congratulated the students who did not qualify one by one and presented them with certificates.
 
“WE ALL LIVED THE SPIRIT OF OUR REPUBLIC TOGETHER”
  Congratulating all participants, Mayor Tiryaki said, "We did not just hold a chess tournament here today. Today, we experienced the spirit of our Republic together. Our precious puppies made us proud with their struggle, their determination and the sportsmanship they showed against their opponents. "I hope their efforts will never diminish and their success will continue to increase," he said.