Hundreds take part in Mangalore International Open FIDE rated chess tournament

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July 16, 2011

Mangalore, July 16: K Anil, Regional Manager of Indian Overseas Bank, ina ugurated the “Indian Overseas Bank 5th Mangalore International Open FIDE rated chess tournament - 2011” at Radhakrishna Temple Hall in Mangalore , conducted by South Kanara District Chess Association.

A total of 421 players from different parts of the country and from neighboring country are participating on this tournament out of which 356 are International FIDE Rated Players including 4 Grand Masters, 21 International Masters and 6 FIDE masters are the contenders for this Grand Rs 5,55,555 prize money.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Anil said “It is a great opportunity given to Indian Overseas Bank to sponsor this great event. IOB has been supporting sports and cultural events since many decades. We are very happy that SKDCA is providing good oppurtunities and platform to talents of district and the state” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director of Karnataka Bank, Mr P Jayaram Bhat said “Karnataka Bank has been supporting and encouraging the activities of SKDCA which is doing great job for chess.”

Justice Ajoy Nath Roy, Chairperson of Human Rights Community of Sikkim State said, “Because of this great event, I could able to come to Mangalore, I am totally impressed by the way tournament was conducted by SKDCA” he added.

Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay was honoured on the occasion for his uninterrupted participation in the Mangalore Open Tournament by SKDCA. In response to the honour, Thipsay said “I was little reluctant to participate in the first Mangalore Open Tournament, But I spoke to Mr M S Gururaj, I was totally impressed and come to Mangalore. The organisers should learn many things from SKDCA”.

Honourary President of UKCA Prof M B Puranik welcomed the gathering. President of SKDCA , UKCA and Jt Secy of AICF Mr M S Gururaj gave brief note of achievements of SKDCA's four and a half years and highlights of this tournament.

Honourary President of SKDCA and UKCA, Director of Mangalore Airport M R Vasudeva gave Presidential address. Secretary of UKCA spoke on the occasion. Superintendent of Police from Nagaland Mr Rajshekhar also spoke on the occasion.

Secretary of SKDCA proposed the vote of thanks.

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