Dayanand wins Kangba Jr Classical Chess title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 18 2024:
Dayanand Thoudam won the 1st Kangba Junior Classical U20 Chess Tournament 2024, which was held from June 15 to 17 at Ningomthong Bazar Community Hall.
Dayanand secured a total of seven points to claim the chess title.
Guruaribam Arosemit finished second with six points while Nungshithoi Ngairangbam got 5.5 points to settle for third place.
The prize distribution ceremony held on June 17 was attended by Thongbam Lata Devi, chairperson Thongju Part-I GP, Khoisnam Ningthem Singh, president Ningomthong Bazar Development Committee, and Okram Manglem Meitei, founder & president Kangba Chess Academy, as chief guest, guest of honour and president of the function, respectively.
The tournament, conducted by national arbiter Ngairangbam Ratan Singh, drew 45 players including five FIDE-rated players.