Jacky won the 22nd Anou Chess Tourney 2012
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 09 2012:
Jacky shared points with his arch rival international player and Telegraph Chess Champion Kh Sanjoy in the last round game played today to clinch the title of 22nd Kh Anou Singh Memorial State Level Open Chess Tournament 2012 organised by Kwakeithel Chess Club under the aegis of Manipur Chess Association.
The underdog of the toummanet Jacky played cautiously to at least get half point from the top-seeded defending champion Kh Sanjoy (5.5 points) who stood third position.
Jacky was awarded a cash prize of Rs 6000 and the Trophy.
In another table, after a long struggle Premjit and Dhanabir settled for a draw.
Rated player RK Bhogen defeated Ningthem to get the 5th position at another table.
International player Gobin Luwang failed to overcome his opponent Bankim but had settle for a draw and stood 7th position.
Herojit defeated Romeo in a very exciting game and so was able to get the 10th position by lot as he have the same point and Progressive score(PS) with Bit Irom at 5 points and P S 20.The prestigious "L Modhuchandra Fair Play Award" carrying a cash award of Rs 700 and a trophy was awarded to T Bheigyachandra Shamuphaba for his punctuality, game spirit, intelligent games and good discipline during the tournament.
Youngest player N Herojit (5 point) received the prestigious "L Dorendro(Bullu) Award for Most Promising Player of the Tournament" which has a cash prize of Rs 500 and a Trophy.
The young and talented players N Herojit and Tulakishore L received the "Tiddim Steel & Cement Award" for two youngest boy participants.
"The Galaxy Award" for Girl Participants was adjusted to Ng Nonganbi, RK Riyabati and A Ashakiran.