Port Blair, Nov. 19: The North & Middle Andaman District Open Chess Championship 2023 was concluded successfully at Pokadera Community hall, Mayabunder today. The championship was organised by the North & Middle Andaman District Chess Association (NMADCA) under the aegis of Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA).

Smti. P K Sandhya Prasad, Forest Ranger, Mayabunder Range was the chief guest for the opening ceremony who made the ceremonial first move on the top board to kick start the event in presence of organisers and office bears of NMADCA.

Around 30 players participated in the championship in which M Sanjay Kumar, secured first position while Rajesh Biswas, Y Srinivasalu and M Dhan Raju secured second, third and four position respectively. These four players have been selected for the upcoming A & N State Open Chess Championship 2023 at Port Blair as official entries from North & Middle Andaman District and their lodging, boarding and travel expenses will be borne by the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA).

Smti. Archana Kumar, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Pokadera was the chief Guest for the closing ceremony while Smti P K Sandhya Prasad, Forest Ranger, Mayabunder Range was the guest honour. They gave away trophies and certificates to the winners.