Join the Judit Polgar's #ChessConnectsUs Championships 2023 Qualifying Events! 🏆🌟

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  🔹 Open Section: 🌐 Open to ALL players, no matter your rating or age! 🆓🔞 Date: September 16, 2023 Time: 08.00 PM SLT 🕗 Format: 8 rounds Swiss, 3+30 📜🕒 🔹 Scholastic Section: 📚🎓 For young champs born on/after 01/01/2005, enrolled in elementary or secondary institutions! 🧒👧 Date: September 17, 2023 Time: 08.00 PM SLT 🕗 Format: 8 rounds Swiss, 3+30 📜🕒 🌐 Platform: chess.com 🏆 Prizes Await the Victors of qualifyings: 🎁🏅 Win a chance to play at Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival Inaugural #ChessConnectsUs Championship 2023 on October 14! 🌐🏅 Prizes include Chess.com memberships and Chessable PRO memberships! 📚💎 🌟 Awards in Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival Inaugural #ChessConnectsUs Championship 2023 on October 14 🧙‍♂️💡 ALL final participants are invited to a 2-hour Masterclass online with Judit Polgar! 🖥📚 🥇 Top Honors: 🏆🎖 1st Place: 1-year Chess.com Diamond Membership + 150€ Chessable Voucher 2nd Place: 6-month Chess.com Diamond Membership + 100€ Chess...
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Outstanding Performances at the Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2023

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Desandhi Dhihansa Gamage

The Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2023, held from August 28th to September 3rd in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showcased extraordinary talent in the world of chess. Organized by the UAE on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation, this prestigious event brought together chess enthusiasts from all corners of the continent.

In this intense battle of wits, two remarkable players from Sri Lanka stood out and made their mark in the below 1700 rating category:

Desandhi Dhihansa Gamage of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya demonstrated her strategic prowess and secured a fantastic second
place with an impressive score of 7/9 points. What's even more commendable is her victory in the rating category below 1700, a true testament to her skills and dedication. 

Ovin Vidmal Gamage exhibited exceptional chess acumen and claimed the first runner-up position in the below 1700 rating category, scoring a commendable 6/9 points in the open category. His strategic moves and unwavering focus are truly praiseworthy.

These remarkable achievements by Desandhi Dhihansa Gamage and Ovin Vidmal Gamage are a source of pride for Sri Lanka and a testament to their dedication to the game. Their performances in this prestigious championship will undoubtedly inspire chess enthusiasts across the nation.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these young talents and wish them continued success in their chess journeys.


Ovin Vidmal Gamage


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