02 Medal Winners In Chess
The FIDE 16th World School Chess Championship 2016 was concluded in Sochi, Russia after 11 days. Harshana Tillekaratne of Maliyadewa, Kurunegala won the Silver Medal in the Boys Under 13 Age Group.
The FIDE 16th World School Chess Championship 2016 was concluded in Sochi, Russia after 11 days. Harshana Tillekaratne of Maliyadewa, Kurunegala won the Silver Medal in the Boys Under 13 Age Group.
The FIDE World School Chess Championship 2016, organised by the International Chess Federation & hosted by the Russian Chess Federation, is now on in Sochi,Russia. The 14 member playing team from Sri Lanka is being led by Nethmi Niraasha (Girls) & Dineth Naotunna (Boys). 06 Age Groups for the event from 03rd to 12th December.
The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka on behalf of FIDE ( The World Body ) & The Commonwealth Chess Association will host the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2016 at the Citrus Hotel, Waskaduwa. Described as the most important & strongest International Chess Championship to be organised in Sri Lanka, this event has attracted 10 International Grandmasters, 08 Women Grandmasters & 15 International Men /Women Masters.