Lanchenba wins 2nd Kangba Intra Open Chess Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 24 2025:
The 2nd Kangba Intra Open Chess Tournament 2025 concluded with a prize distribution ceremony held on Thursday at Ningomthong Bazar Community Hall, Imphal East.
The one-day tournament, conducted on April 23, featured 28 participants including seven female players.
According to a press release from Kangba Chess Academy, Lanchenba Ngairangbam emerged as the overall winner with 4.5 points, followed by Malvin Langpoklakpam in second place with 4 points, and Malemnganba Huirongbam in third with 4 points.
In the category prizes, Sanatombi Nongmeikakpam was named best U-7 player with 1 point, Phalgun Asem secured the best U-10 title with 3 points, and Thoungamba Nongmeikakpam took the best U-15 title with 3.5 points.
Longjam Dhanachandra Singh was recognised as the best disciplined player, also scoring 3.5 points.
All participants received certificates of participation.