Moratuwa and Colombo win Inter University Online Chess Championships 2021
University of Moratuwa (photo above) scored full 12 points out of possible 12 points to win the Inaugural Inter University Online Men Chess Championship convincingly. University of Moratuwa beat Universities of (6 – 0), Wayamba University of SL (5 1/2 – 1/2), University of Peradeniya (4 – 2), University of Colombo (4 ½ – 1 ½), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (3 ½ – 2 ½) and Uva Wellassa University 6- 0 to achieve the title. Kaveen Ishara and Chathulanka Gamage scored full 6 points while HMAK Herath and Rahul Jeyanthan scored 5 ½ out of 6 for University of Moratuwa.
University of Colombo Women (photo above) also had a great event, scored 10 points out of 12 possible points
Though University of Ruhuna led the points table till the 4th round their loss against Sabaragamuwa University affected them in a bad way. University of Colombo Women beat University of Jaffna (6 -0), Sabaragamuwa University (4-2), University of Moratuwa (4-2), University of Kelaniya (3 ½ – 2 ½ ) and University of Sri Jayawardenapura (4 ½ – 1 ½) and lost to University of Ruhuna (2 -4) to win the Championship on the better tie breaker. University of Ruhuna Girls Chess Team beat Uva Wellassa University (5 -1), University of Peradeniya (4-2), University of Colombo (4-2), Eastern University (4 – 2) and Rajarata University (5 – 1) and lost to Sabaragamuwa University in the penultimate round (1-5) which ruined their progressive attempt.
Unoversity of Peradeniya beat Eastern University (6-0), University of Jaffna (5-1), University of Kelaniya (5-1), University of Colombo (4 – 2) and University of Sri Jayawardenapura (4 -2) and lost to University of Moratuwa (4 -2) which turned their hope of the Championship.
University of Sri Jayawardenapura placed 3rd in the Men’s Championship while Sabaragamuwa University placed 3rd in the Women’s Championship.
Due to the pandemic situation, the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) was not able to organize any Sporting events for the University students. So, the SLUSA decided to hold the three possible events, Chess, Taekwondo and Karate. In the result of the decision, the University of Moratuwa organized the event on behalf of the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association with the support of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka (organizing committee below).
The Inter University Online Chess Championships 2021 for Girls and Boys was held at the Tornelo Platform according to the Swiss System in 6 rounds on 6th and 7th November 2021. The match points system is used. Event was held with the participation of 28 teams (Boys 14 and Girls 14) from 14 Universities namely, Universities of Colombo, Peradeniya, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kelaniya, Moratuwa, Ruhuna, Jaffna, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, Rajarata, Wayamba, Vishual and Performing Arts, Uva Wellassa and one of the newest Universities Vavunia University was in action.
Final Standings (Men)
| Rk. | Team | Wins | Draws | Losts | TB1 |
| 1 | University of Moratuwa | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 | University of Peradeniya | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | University of Sri Jayewardenepur | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | University of Colombo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | University of Jaffna | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Uva Wellassa University of Sri L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | University of Ruhuna | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | University of Vavuniya | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 | University of Kelaniya | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | Eastern University Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 14 | Visual & Performing Arts Univers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Final Standings Women
| Rk. | Team | Wins | Draws | Losts | TB1 |
| 1 | University of Colombo | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | University of Ruhuna | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | University of Moratuwa | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | University of Kelaniya | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Eastern University Sri Lanka | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | University of Peradeniya | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 | University of Sri Jayewardenepur | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 11 | Uva Wellassa University of Sri L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | University of Vavuniya | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 13 | University of Jaffna | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 14 | Visual & Performing Arts Univers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |