Durg District Senior, Women and Sub Junior Under 15 Boys and Girls Chess Championship Inaugurated

The two-day Durg District Senior, Women and Sub Junior Under 15 Boys and Girls Chess Championship was inaugurated in Swami Vivekanand Bhawan, Durg, by the District Chess Association under the direction of the Chhattisgarh State Chess Association. The event, which is a collaboration between the Municipal Corporation Durg and the District Chess Association, aims to improve the mental state of children. The championship features 132 players from the district, who will compete in a series of matches.

Key Takeaways:

The Durg District Senior, Women and Sub Junior Under 15 Boys and Girls Chess Championship was inaugurated in Swami Vivekanand Bhawan by Mayor Alka Baghmar as the Chief Guest.
The event is a collaboration between the District Chess Association, the Municipal Corporation Durg, and the Chhattisgarh State Chess Association.
A total of 132 players from the district are participating in the competition.
Mayor Alka Baghmar expressed her support for the event, stating that it is a better effort for improving the mental state of children.
Chairman Shyam Sharma emphasized the importance of chess as a mental game that can help children build a better future.
Association President Ishwar Singh Rajput proposed the demand for organizing chess in the name of Mayor Trophy, which was agreed upon by Mayor Alka Baghmar.
The event was conducted by FIDE Arbiter Rocky Dewangan, and a vote of thanks was proposed by Vice-President Dinesh Nalode.

Statistics:

132 players are participating in the Durg District Senior, Women and Sub Junior Under 15 Boys and Girls Chess Championship.
The event is a two-day championship, featuring players from the Durg district.
Mayor Alka Baghmar inaugurated the event as the Chief Guest.

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