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The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is the first Sports Governing body to start the National Chess Calender events among all Sports Bodies in Sri Lanka. The CFSL startted the 7th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2020 where top 12 Chess players play round robin system for supremacy. The event was started following all medical guidelines and history record of players was also taken before starting the event. Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, The General Secretary – South Asian Chess Council, General Secretary – Commonwealth Chess Association & Vice President of Asian Chess Federation made the ceremonial opening with the presence of the officers of CFSL. Reigning Champion – Chandana Wijekoon, Former National Chess Champions – GC Anuruddha & Minul Sanjula Doluweera, International Master – Romesh Weerawardena, The 2019 National Team player, Young LMST De Silva, Under 16 National Champion – Kevin Ranindu Silva, National Amateur Champion – EDS Chandula, Buddhika Amarasinghe LMST De Silva, EDS Chandual and Minul Doluweera are leading the event with 2 points out of possible two and GC Anuruddha follows with just half a point behind, 1 1/2 points. Other games will be held on 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th & 19th followed by the prize giving on final day. The Chess Federation has offered Rs. 50,000/= for the Champion with a total of Rs. 115,000/- prize fund with trophies and Medals. The event is live webcasted and the live games can be seen in the following link. |