Life of an International Arbiter - IA Malith Akalanka

Commencing on the 21st of August 2023 at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, the Sri Lanka Army Inter-Regiments Chess Championship 2023 is now underway. A total of 80 participants representing 10 regiments are competing in various categories including individual standard, rapid team, and individual blitz events. The championship is scheduled to continue until the 24th of August 2023. The annual organization of this championship by the Sri Lanka Army Chess Committee and the Directorate of Sports serves the dual purpose of nurturing the game's development among Army personnel and showcasing the talents of adept players.

We are thrilled to announce that Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage has earned the esteemed title of International Master. This significant milestone was realized at the conclusion of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival - Masters event held in the UAE. With unwavering dedication and exceptional skill, Ranindu has emerged as an ELO 2400+ player, marking his ascent to the ranks of International Masters. Notably, his performance in this event also earned him his maiden Grand Master Norm, a testament to his remarkable capabilities. IM Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage The 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival - Masters event stands as one of the most prestigious competitions on the global chess stage, attracting the finest players from around the world. Taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche from 16th to 24th August 2023, this event served as a platform for the convergence of top talents. Ranindu, with an initial ELO rating of 2359, commenced the event ranked...

Damsara Bandara Rajanayake and Januki Alwis secured the titles in the Junior & Girls National Chess Championships 2023, open and girls events respectively. Girls' Winner - Januki Alwis Boys' Winner - Damsara Bandara Rajanayake The Sri Lanka Junior & Girls National Chess Championships 2023 took place from 18th to 21st August 2023 at Berrewaerts Royal College, Ampitiya, Kandy. Organized by the Kandy District Chess Association on behalf of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, both championships followed a 9-round Swiss system format with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move 01. A total cash fund of Rs 180,000.00 was allocated, along with medals, certificates, and trophies to the winners. In the Open championship, 368 participants contended for victory. Damsara Bandara Rajanayake of Dharmaraja College, Kandy emerged as the champion, securing 8/9 points. His undefeated performance included drawing 2 games in the 6th and 9th rounds. For the first ru...

The chess world in Sri Lanka witnessed a display of remarkable talent and strategic brilliance as S Sivathanujan and Desandhi Dhihansa Gamage emerged as the champions of the 9th National Amateur International Rated Chess Championships 2023. Held from August 4th to 7th, 2023, at the MJF Centre by MJF Charitable Foundation in Katubedda, Sri Lanka, this prestigious event was organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka.  Left - Vice President (Development Commission) – Mr Thusha Wickramarachchi, S Sivathanujan Left - Vice President (Development Commission) – Mr Thusha Wickramarachchi, Desandhi Dhihansa Gamage The 9th National Amateur International Rated Chess Championships 2023 featured both Open and Women's events, attracting top-notch players from across the nation. The event was held in a Swiss format, consisting of 9 rounds, with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move 01. The tournament boasted a total cash fund of Rs 280,000.00, alongside certificates...

Läufer Chess Club Claims Dominant Victory in the Sri Lanka National Team (Super League) Chess Championship 2023 In a display of sheer brilliance and unwavering skill, Läufer Chess Club emerged as the triumphant champions in the highly anticipated Sri Lanka National Team (Super League) Chess Championship 2023. Held at the prestigious Sports Ministry Pavilion in Torrington, Colombo, from July 28th to August 1st, this premium chess tournament witnessed intense competition among the nation's top chess teams.  The Sri Lanka National Team (Super League) Chess Championship 2023, organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, proved to be a grand celebration of the art of chess. With a prize pool of nearly Rs 600,000.00, alongside medals, certificates, and coveted trophies, this championship drew the best teams in the country to compete for ultimate glory. In a riveting nine-round round-robin format, the championship showcased intense battles of strategic brilliance. Each team displayed t...

IM Susal De Silva 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝑴 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒑 2023! 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 0.5/2 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒘 𝑾𝒐𝒋𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒛𝒆𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅, 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒓𝒊 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑭𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒑. Held every two years, the 10th edition of the FIDE World Cup 2023 took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 30th July to 24th August 2023. With an impressive pool of 206 players in the open section and 103 in the Women's competition, this event featured a remarkable combined prize pool of USD 2.5 million. The tournament followed an exhilarating 8-round k...