Port Blair, Nov. 28
The first ever North & Middle Andaman District Open Chess Tournament 2021 was organised by Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) today at Youngster's Club, Keralapuram, Diglipur. All safety norms for COVID-19 were adhered to during the entire tournament. Shri N.S.Stalin, SHO, Diglipur inaugurated the tournament by making the first move on the top board.
A good number of players participated in the event in which Sarath Menon of Mayabunder secured first position, N Eshwar Rao of R K Gram stood second. Dasrath Mistry of Shibpur & P J Eppan of Keralapurm secured third and fourth position respectively.
The top four players of the tournament were awarded with trophies, cash prize and certificates. Prizes were also given to best young player, best veteran and best women players of the tournament.
Shri. H. Dinesh, IA was the chief arbiter for the tournament. As a goodwill gesture, the General Secretary, ANCA distributed new chess boards along with pieces to the Youngster's Club for the promotion of game of chess in the area