As part of Independence Day Celebration (75 years of Independence ) Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) organised Port Blair Open Chess Tournament 2022 on 13th & 14th August 2022 at TSG Emerald Phoenix Bay, Port Blair. More than 130 players participated in the tournament which was held for two days over 7 rounds in rapid mode in which P S Satish secured the first position with 6.5 points while R Kashthuri Bahi secured second position with 6 points. D Dhruva Kumar, AKS Srimannarayan & M Sanjay Kumar scored 6 points each and secured third, fourth and fifth position respectively in the open category who were awarded with trophies, cash prize and certificates.