Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 16 July 2025
In celebration of International Chess Day on July 20, the Directorate of Education, in collaboration with the Andaman & Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA), is set to organize an Open Blitz Chess Tournament at the Marina Park Walkway.
The event will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, starting from 3 pm onwards. It aims to highlight the educational benefits of chess, including enhancing focus and critical thinking skills, while fostering community spirit and recognizing the global significance of the day.
The tournament is open to all chess enthusiasts with no entry fee. However, participants are required to have a valid All India Chess Federation (AICF) registration for the year 2025–2026. Players are also requested to wear white T-shirts to symbolize unity and sportsmanship.
Seats are limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested players can register by July 18, 2025, via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/HSv7QvNp9sT7BfjF9.
For more information, participants may contact the organizers at 9434293379.
