10 State players taking part in 1st Assam University Int'l Open FIDE Rated Chess
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 27 2025:
An 11-member team having 10 players has left Imphal for the 1st Assam University International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025 in Silchar.
Dubbed one of the biggest Chess championships in the North East, the tournament will kick off from June 28 to July 3 .
The 10 players from the State who will participate in the tournament are from the Dhanabir Chess Academy.
The players include Williamba Moirangthem, Konjengbam Poreikhomba Meitei, Naoremcha Yohenba, Punsiba Meisnam, Jonex Nandeibam, Khuman Einstein Maibam, Lemba Sougaijam, Dayananda Thoudam, Leirikhomba Mangang and Maibam Yohenba.
The players are led by head coach, Yambem Dhanabir.
The tournament is being organised under the aegis of World Chess Federation (FIDE), All India Chess Federation (AICF), All Assam Chess Association (AACA) and Cachar District Chess Association (CDCA) .