Port Blair, June 10: The Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) will be organising a state Level U-15 Chess Tournament 2022 in connection with the 44th Chess Olympiad on 22nd & 23rd June 2022 at JNRM College Auditorium Port Blair.

The tournament is meant for school children below 15 years of age, born on or after 1.1.2007. It will be conducted separately for boys and girls. There is no entry fee for participation. However, each player is required to have AICF registration for the year 2022-2023.

The Top 25 players each in boys and girls will be awarded with trophies. (Total 50 Trophies)

The Champion and Runner-Up in both the category as well as the best player from Government School in both categories (in total 3 Boys & 3 Girls) will get a lifetime chance to visit the 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held from 28th July to 10th August 2022 at Mahabalipuram, Chennai and be extended 3 nights stay free of cost to witness the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram, Chennai. In addition, an amount of ₹ 3,000/- will be reimbursed as travel expenses.

Interested players who wish to participate in the tournament are informed to submit their entries on or before 18th June 2022. For registration and more details, one may contact the general secretary, Andaman Nicobar chess association @ 9434293379 or 9679593366 or 9679529548 email@ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit:www.anchessassociation.com