Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 28 April 2025
In a significant move to promote chess among the youth and the wider community, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA), inaugurated the Islands’ first “Chess Corner” near the entrance of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Sri Vijaya Puram. The facility, set up alongside the Mobile Library, aims to create an accessible and inclusive space where people of all ages can learn, play, and enjoy chess.
The Chess Corner was inaugurated by Mr. Vikram Singh, Director of Education, A&N Administration, who marked the occasion by making the ceremonial first move on the chessboard.
The event drew enthusiastic participation from chess enthusiasts, children, parents, and members of the general public, who welcomed the initiative as a fresh opportunity to foster community engagement and promote mind sports.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Singh emphasized the importance of activities like chess in nurturing critical thinking, focus, and decision-making skills among young learners. He urged parents to encourage their children to balance reading with mind sports such as chess to develop the discipline necessary for success. He further announced that more Chess Corners will soon be established across the Islands to broaden the reach of the initiative.
The Chess Corner will operate daily from 4 PM to 7 PM, alongside the Mobile Library near the school entrance, offering the community a unique space for learning, recreation, and connection.