Dhanushka Bandara and Esandi Newansa became the National Chess Champions 2025 at the Sri Lanka National Men’s & Women’s Chess Championships 2025 concluded 28 July 2025 at the cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo. The Event was organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka from 18th to 28th July 2025 with a prize fund of Rs. 1,500,000/=. Mr. AHMU Aruna Bandara (center), the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Affaires and Sports was the Chief Guest at the awards ceremony with Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya (left), the President of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka.
A total of 14 players in each section participated in this 13 round Round, Robin Chess event which is the strongest Chess event in the country. These 13 players were selected after conducting 3 events, 1st in District level Novices Chess Championship, then Provincial Level Major Division and final National level Premier Division event in 11 round Swiss System event.
Esandi won the Championship according to the tie breaker used.
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