The Western Asia Juniors and Girls Chess Championships have started in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka. Participating are 111 players from 9 countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Nepal, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, host Sri Lanka and Russians playing under neutral FIDE flag.
Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings and to download files.
Sri Lanka Chess Federation president Luxman Wijesuriya making ceremonial opening moves.
