Chess players from various parts of the country enthusiastically took part in the 33rd National U-13 Open Boys & Girls Chess Championship 2019, which was conducted by Visakha District Chess Association (VDCA) under the aegis of All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Andhra Pradesh Chess Association (APCA), at VUDA Children’s Theatre here on Saturday.
According to the organisers, the tournament is being conducted in two categories, i.e. U-13 open in which boys and girls under 13 years can compete and another is U-13 (Girls. The events will have 11 rounds each and shall be held under ‘Swiss League’ system in line with the World Chess Governing Body rules. The tournament will conclude on May 12.
VDCA president P. Anand Kumar, Chief Co-ordinator Arun Kumar and a few others were present.
