Port Blair, March 23: The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will be conducting a State School Chess Championship 2022 for various categories viz. Under 09, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 & Under 17 Boys & Girls on 3rd April 2022 at JNRM Auditorium Port Blair. This championship will serve as selection event for the National School Chess Championship 2022 scheduled to be held from 6th May to 20th May 2022 under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at Indoor Stadium KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Only school students are eligible to participate in this championship.

Eligibility :

For Under – 09:  player should be  born on or after 1st January  2013

For Under – 11:  player should be  born on or after 1st January  2011

For Under – 13:  player should be  born on or after 1st January  2009

For Under – 15:  player should be  born on or after 1st January  2007

For Under – 17:  player should be  born on or after 1st January  2005

There will be a 50% concession in the entry fee for participants of N & M Andaman & Nicobar Districts.

Interested Schools / Students / Players may register their names along with the Entry fee @ Rs. 250/- at the office of the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association, Junglighat opposite to mi showroom between 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm on or before 1st April 2022. For more details  please contact B. Neelaiah, General Secretary, Andaman Nicobar Chess Association @ 9434293379 or 9679593366 or  email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit: www.anchessassociation.com