The Hindu and the South Kanara District Chess Association will hold The Hindu in School chess competition at the Mijar Govinda Pai Memorial Hall of Canara High School, Mannagudde, on Saturday.
The competition will be for Mangaluru region and students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Madikeri, and Kasaragod can participate. The competition will be held for boys and girls in four categories — under 9, 11, 13, and 15. It will be conducted on the Swiss league basis.
The top three boys and the top two girls in each category will receive a trophy, a cash prize, and certificates. The next seven boys and two girls will receive medals and certificates. All the participants will receive participation certificates.
The competition will begin at 9.30 a.m. Participants should bring along their own chess boards and chess clocks. There will be an entry fee of ₹150. Spot registration will be allowed at the tournament venue till 9 a.m. on Saturday.
The chief sponsor of the event is Thyrocare.
For details and to register, contact M.J. Mathew (on 99807 71213), Surendra K. Shetty (94482 79124), or The Hindu Mangaluru office (0824-2417575). Alternatively, send an email to mlrcir@thehindu.co.in.
