Super League Chess Tourney begins today

Seven former national chess champions will take part in the National Inter-Club Super League Chess Championship conducted by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) and which will commence at the Sanhida Hall in Nugegoda today.

Five national chess champions, G. C. Anuruddha, Chamika Perera, Isuru Alahakoon, Minul Sanjula Doluweera and the reigning national champion, Ranindu Liyanage already have confirmed their participation.

In addition, two Women's national champions, Sachini Ranasinghe and Gihansa Sarathchandra are also set to participate in this event.

Meanwhile, the reigning champions, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura are fielding a strong team while the YMCA Kandy Chess Club, are also fighting for supremacy.

Merrons CC, Blue and Gold CC, Super Knight CC, Sri Lanka Navy CC, Grand Prix CC and Anandians CC are the other teams vying for honours.

 

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