Susal and Dasuni Take lead after 10th rounds

Sri Lanka’s promising youth Chess Player Susal De Silva of Nalanda College is in the lead with 9 points out of possible 10 games after he beat Senuka Ahangama in the 10th round....Read More ...... Related Articles

Ranidu and Desandi lead after 6 rounds

The reigning National Chess Champion Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage of Ananda College continued to lead in the Open Category of the Sri Lanka National Chess Championships 2021 which is in progress at the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka from 24th December 2021.....Read More ...... Related Articles

The National Chess Championships starts at CFSL

The National Chess Championships 2021 (Open and Women) was started quietly at the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka on 24th of December 2021. The selected top 14 players each are participating in the each category in round Robin basis in 13 rounds...>. Read More

Indians are still ahead, WIM Priyanka Comes to the top in Girls with Rahul in Open

Susal De Silva - Sri Lanka

Sanudula Dahamdi - Sri Lanka

VS Rahul - India

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VS Rahul (2387) of India drew with Sri Lanka’s promising Youth Chess player, Susal De Silva of Nalanda College to reach points out of 8 games. Rahul is still leading the points table which he started from the beginning and beat all four GMs in the event earlier....... Read More

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VS Rahul(2387) of India beat Sri Lanka National Chess Champion, Ranindu Liyanage and came to a score of 6 ½ points out of 7 games and leads from 1 point ahead of 2nd place .....Read More

VS Rahul(2387) of India continued to lead with 5 ½ points out of possible 6 games when he drew his colleague from India, International Master Srihari Ragunandan (2448) in the 6th round at the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2021 held at Citrus Hotel Waskaduwa......Read More

International Master Harshawardana & Rahul from India leads in Open

Sri Lanka’s Young Talent, World Youth Online Under 10 Champion. Oshini Devinya Gunawardena of Ferguson High School came to share the lead with top seed, Women International Master Shri Savitha of India after the 3rd round of the Asian Junior Girls Chess Championship 2021 at Citrus Hotel, Wadduwa....... Read More

Asian Junior Chess Championships 2021 – Starts Quietly

The Asian Junior Chess Championships (Open & Girls) was started today quietly at the Citrus Hotel Waskaduw with the participation of a total of 55 players from 6 countries namely, Sri Lanka, India, Iran, Maldives, Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates. The small Opening Ceremony was held with the participation of Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, the president of Chess Federation and Mr. Casto Abundo, The Executive Director of the Asian Chess Federation address the gathering virtually....... Read More

Asian Junior Chess Championships 2021 – to be held in Sri Lanka ...... Read More

"Over the Board Chess is starting" Sri Lanka National B and Women's National B Chess Championships 2021

Online Asian Nations Cup Under-14 Years (Open & Girls) Chess Teams Championships 2021

India and Mongolia in the lead! Sri Lankan Girls A team also shining! Click Here for Report (PDF)

Winner of Round Robin stage is Minul Doluweera! - The 8th Sri Lanka Grand Prix 2021

Minul Doluweera of Royal College won the 1st place in the Round Robin Event of the 8th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2021 by making a draw with his schoolmate, Isara Banindu Dahanayake at the final Round played today at the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. Minul tied with Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage with 9 ½ points and made for the 1st place on the better tie breaker. ...... Read More

The National Chess Team which participate in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2020

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Standing Left to Right> Nethmi Fernando, Devnethmi Dahampriya, Ashvini Pavalchandran, WCM Tharushi Niklesha, FM L M S T De Silva, CM Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, FM Minul Doluweera & FM Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi - Seated Left to Right > WIM Sachini Ranasinghe, FM Rajendra Kalugampitiya(Coach), WCM Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera, Mr. Upali Gunasekara (Past President - CFSL), Mr Luxman Wijesuriya(Vice President - Asian Chess Federation), FM Harshana Thilakarathne(Captain), Mr. Ransith Fernando(Team Manager), FM Isuru Alahakoon

The Inaugural Sri Lanka Youth Chess Grand Prix 2020 - Under 14 Years

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is conducting the Sri Lanka 1st Youth Chess Grand Prix Tournament from 8th to 18th August 2020. The event will be played in a new format with 20 top selected players. The players will play two 9 round, round robin events in two groups and winner and the runner up of the two groups will play a knock out event with two games each to find the winners as the FIDE world cup. ........ Read More

Inaugural Sri Lanka Women Chess Grand Prix 2020

WIM Sachini Ranasinghe is the Chess Queen at Inaugural Sri Lanka Women Chess Grand Prix 2020

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Sachini Ranasinghe still leads with a free point in 7the round

WIM Sachini Ranasinghe (Nf3 Chess Club) is in the lead after 7 games of the Inaugural Sri Lanka Women’s Chess Grand Prix 2020 scoring 6 ½ points out of possible 7 when he received the bye which was created due to the withdrawal of Nemindi Ramanayake after 4 rounds. Sachini just gave a draw to WIM Nelunika and scored 6 wins including the bye in her 7 games.Read More .. Pairings & Results

Women International Master, Sachini Ranasinghe leads at the halfway Mark

WIM Sachini Ranasinghe (Nf3 Chess Club) is in the lead after 6 games of the Inaugural Sri Lanka Women’s Chess Grand Prix 2020 scoring 5 ½ points out of possible. Sachini who was four times Sri Lanka National Women’s Champion beat Dinushki Premanath, THD Niklesha, Oneli Weerawardena, Ashvini Pavalchandran and Prasansa Premanath in a row and gave a draw in the last, 6th round to Women International Master, Nelunika Methmani, who fought strongly to get the draw.Read More .. Pairings & Results

LMST De Silva Wins the 7th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2020

LMST De Silva of Nalanda College won the 7th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2020 convincingly scoring 9 points out of possible 11 Games. He Drew the final Game with EDS Chandula of Colombo University to make the supremacy. LMST is one of the most promising Chess Players in Sri Lanka who came to the National Team last year being a 13 year boy. Read More

Starting of Chess Activities after the COVID Break - 7th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2020

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is starting Chess Activities after a long break of silence with the 7th Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2020 to be held on 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th and 19th of July 2020 at the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. Only 12 leading Chess players will compete for supremacy at the event. Read More - Pairings & Results

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka donated RS. 1 Million to COVID 19 - Healthcare and Social security Fund of Sri Lanka

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka donated RS. 1 Million to COVID 19 - Healthcare and Social security Fund of Sri Lanka with the support of the Sri Lankan Chess Community. Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka who is also the General Secretary of Commonwealth Chess Association and a Vice President of Asian Chess Federation is handing over the documents to His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksha, the president of Sri Lanka. Mrs. Sandamali Aviruppola, Vice President of CFSL and Mr Erosh Jayasinghe of CFSL also in the picture.

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FIDE Chess Olympiad 2020 is postponed

This is to inform all that the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2020 is postponed till August next year considering the prevailing situation. Read More

This announcement is for all Coaches and Arbiters

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka has understood the situation of the Chess Coaches and Arbiters due to the current situation in the Country. We are in discussion to arrange a kind of an advance (To settle by monthly installments) aiming the New Year! to the Arbiters and Coaches who are really in need who are totally in Chess only. (With a support of a Bank) Those who are interested may send a mail to cfslnew@fide.com giving your contact details, Title if any and the coaching/ Arbitering details.

Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Tournament Secretary - CFSL, General Secretary - South Asian Chess Council, General Secretary - Commonwealth Chess Association, Vice President - Asian Chess Federation

Congratulations! Harshan Thilakarathne, 16 year old student of Maliyadeva College made his final International Master Norm at the Third Saturday GM Tournament at Serbia on 19th February 2020....Read More .... Player Infomation ... Final standing

FM Harshana Thilkarathne Scored His 2nd IM norm at the "Mix for norms Third Saturday 127 Chess tournament" in Serbia. He scored 6 points out of 9 games to place second mong the 25 players played (Including 8 GM, 3 IM, 1 WIM and 7 FM). Congratulations! Harshana. Final standing ... More detail ... Player Infomation

11th Ethugalpura International Rated Chess Championship 2019

11th Ethugalpura International Rated Chess Championship 2019 was commenced in style at the Hotel Blue Sky, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka on 30th November 2019. On behalf of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, Knight sFlame Chess Club is organizing the Ethugalpura International Rated Chess Championship for the 11th consecutive year with the total cash fund of Rs 400,000.00. Ethugalpura is 10 Rounds event with pairing according to the Swiss system and playing accord with the FIDE Rules. Total participation in the event is 726. ...Read More

Harshana wins Silver Medal at Western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2019

Harshana Thilakarathne, the National Chess Champion won the Silver Medal of the western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2019 yesterday. The event was held at New Delhi, India from 4th to 11th September 2019. Sri Lanka field a 16 member National Youth chess Team for the event.Harshana was the only player who could achieve a medal at the standard Chess event. He also shined by winning the Silver Medal at the Western Asian Youth Blitz Chess Championship 2019.Devnethmi Dahampriya also shined winning the Bronze Medal at the Western Asian Rapid Youth Chess Championship 2019 - Under 16 Girls event. Report by Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Tournament Secretary - CFSL, General Secretary - Commonwealth Chess Association,Vice President - Asian Chess Federation

First time in Sri Lankan Chess History Two Major Awards for a Queen and King at the Presidential Sport Awards 2017/2018

“Kreeda Rathna “the life time achievement award of excellence for WFM/FI Suneetha Wijesuriya. Most popular upcoming sportsman of the year for FM Harshana Thilakaratne. Congratulations and All the Very Best for a Great Future

The most popular upcoming sportsmen

PSA(space)23 and send to 2343 to vote our Sri Lankan highest rated chess player Harshana Thilakarathne to make the most popular upcoming sportsmen at presidential awards. Also PSA(space) 17 and send to 2343 to vote our Sri Lankan former women’s National Champion Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera to make the most popular upcoming Women’s sportsmen at presidential awards.Source - https://srilankachess.lk

Annual Award Ceremony of Lanka Chess Academy which has been scheduled to conduct on 28th Sunday, Aoril 2019 at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium, is postponed due to the security reason.

FIDE arbiters Seminar

FIDE Arbiters Seminar will be held on 11th, 12th and 13th of March in Colombo. Venue will be notified. Mr. Casto Abundo (IA, Executive Director, Asian Chess Federation) will conduct the event. Those who have NA titles are eligible for the course. Those who are interested may get the required details and application by sending a mail to the Chairman, Sri Lanka Arbiters Committee on eroshj@yahoo.com. Luxman Wijesuriya,Tournament Secretary – CFSL

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Arbiters’ Examination 2019

On behalf of the chess federation of Sri Lanka and arbiters committee will organizing a National Arbiter Examination on 19th February 2019 at 9.00 am-11.00 am at Colombo. Fill in the registration form, and email it to arbiters.committee@yahoo.com by 14thFebruary 2019.Late Registration will not be accepted. registration form (DOC) ... (PDF)

Harshana Made his maiden IM norm at the 3rd Saturday Grand Master Chess tournament in Serbia. He scored 6.5 points out of possible 11 games to place third among the 12 players played. Congratulations! Harshana. Final standing ... More detail

89th FIDE Congress - Batumi, Georgia

Arkady Dvorkovich elected FIDE President

Arkady Dvorkovich has defeated Georgios Makropoulos 103:78 and will follow Kirsan Ilyumzhinov as the 7th President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Read more from chess24.com ...... www.fide.com

Registration of Chess Organizers by CFSL

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to register the organizers of the Chess Events in the Country. Some selected local events also will be granted for successful organizers to organize in future including the regional Youth Events starting from this year. The priority will be given to District and sectorial organizations in CFSL events. This decision is taken in the idea of maintaining a standard in organizing events as well.The organizers are hereby requested to make a request for Registration with a CV and their experiance in organizing to cfslnew@gmail.com. Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Tournament Secretary – CFSL, General Secretary - Commonwealth Chess Association

The 3rd TRG Trainers Seminar in Sri Lanka Read More The Programme will start at 10.00 a.m. on 19th of February 2018 at 10.00 a.m. at Academy of Finance, Kildas Lane, Colombo 3. (The Bumbalapitiya junction, next to Lindsay Balika Vidyalaya) All are requested to report before 9.45 a.m. and please bring the Original Bank reciepts and Printed TRG ID Cards with you.

The Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Team is participating at the World Youth Under 16 Years Chess Olympiad at Ahmadadbad, India. - Official website

The team, Mrs. , Harshana Thilakaratne (captain, Maliyadeva College) (both seated), Bhanuka Nimsith Wickramasinghe (Ananda College) Raguparan Illampoornan (st. Thomas College), IMPT Gunawardena (Maliyadeva College) and Tharushi Niklesha (Visakha Vidyalaya) (Standing from left). Also in the picture are Grand Master Dymtro Komrov (National Coach from Ukraine) and Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya (General Secretary - Commonwealth Chess Association)

Arbiters Seminar 2017-Kandy District

On behalf of Chess Federation, Sri Lanka Kandy District Chess Association has organized and Arbiters seminar on 17th December from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at NICD, Polgolla. This would be a step for those who looking forward to be a recognized chess arbiter in Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and also it will make you opportunities and open a new path to develop chess in Sri Lanka. Seminar will be conducted by senior International chess Arbiters in Sri Lanka with practical and theory base knowledge. Registration fee will be 1000 including the federation arbiter registration fee. For more details and registration please contact, Mr.L.V Mudalige 0713696780. Mr .Erosh Jayasinghe,Chairman -SL Arbiter's Committee, 0713775756

Annual Chess Festival of Russian School of Chess (Anatoly Karpov Chess Club) Photos --- Winners

Arbiters Training Program-Nuwara Eliya Read More

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FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2017

The tie-break of the Women's World Chess Championship Semifinal was played in the Espinas Palace Hotel on 25th of February. The match Harika Dronavalli – Tan Zhongyi continued with quicker time controls following 1-1 score after the first two classical games. After Harika’s quick victory in the first rapid game, it was hard to imagine that Zhongyi will manage to equalize the score but that’s what actually happened. News from www.fide.com .... Read More

Congratulations! Direct Title winners

Please be informed that according to the results of the Western Asia Youth Championship, organized in Al Ain, UAE, from 23 to 30 December 2016 the following players are eligible to be awarded with direct titles:

FM - Minul Sanjula Doluweera / WFM - K K M Sachintha Kodikara, H Pevinya Peiris, / CM - Yadeesha Rashmane Dissanayaka, , T D Wickramarathne, Senila Amaneth Gunarathne, WCM - R L Mihini Liyanage, T H D Niklesha Tharushi, G P Y Wijesuriya and WIM norm For Dilhara Ishini Wickramasinghe. The chess Federation of Sri Lanka and Lankachess.com congratulates all the players on their performance.

FIDE Trainers Seminar again in Sri Lanka Click here for details

Arbiters Seminar 2016-Kurunagala District Click here for details

Sri Lanka Schools Chess Team finals-2016..... Click here for more details

Arbiters Seminar 2016

On behalf of Chess Federation, Sri Lanka Gampaha District Chess Association has organised an Arbiters seminar on 1st October from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at Apsara Hotel, Nittabuwa. This would be a step for those who looking forward to be a recognised chess arbiter in Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and also it will make you opportunities and open a new path to develop chess in Sri Lanka........Read More

Award Ceremony of the Golden Square Chess Association

The Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association will be held on Thursday, 30th January, 2014 at 3.00pm at the Public Library Auditorium, Colombo 07. The winners of the Individual and Team Chess Tournament (including Board Prize Winners) - 2013 conducted by the Golden Square Chess Association will be receiving the Medals, Trophies and the Certificates. Please check the winners list on this web site.

Official FIDE Trainers Seminar

The 1st official FIDE Trainers Seminar will be held on 7th, 8th and 9th of January 2014 at Royal College Seminar room, Colombo. Mr. Geoffrey Borg from Malta is going to handle the seminar and the titles of Development Instructor, National Instructor and the FIDE Instructor will be issued at this seminar. Read More

Suneetha published Lanka Chess Puzzle 4

Chess Olympiad gold medalist and former 10 times women’s national chess champion Mrs.Suneetha Wijesuriya , President of the Anatoly Karpov chess club of the Russian centre and Lanka chess foundation, published the 04th book of LANKA CHESS PUZZLE No.04 and seen here presenting the 1st copy of the book to Dr.Saman Weerasinghe....... ,Read More

New Chess Book Launch

Name of the Book: Incredible Mating Chess Puzzles
Author: Yasiru Mihiranga,
Venue: National Library and Documentary Services board Colombo 07
Date: 01st of September 2013
Guests of Honors : Minister of Education Hon. Bandula Gunawardena and Minister of Water supply and drainage Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena

The AGM of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka will be held on 30th March 2012 at Union Auditorium of the Royal College at 5.00 p.m.

This is to inform you that the registration for the Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championships 2013 for the selected participants will close on 25th March 2013..... Read More

Golden Square International Chess Association Prize giving of the Western province Age Group Individual Chess tournament

Prize giving of the Western province Age Group Individual Chess tournament 2012 will be held on Tuesday 12th February 2013 at 3.00 p.m. at the Public Library Auditorium, Colombo 07 Any Information, Contact Mrs.Suneetha Wijesuriya 0712726210

Notice from the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka Click here

For all arbiters expecting to get FA, IA titles

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Sachini Participate to World Women's Chess Championship 2012 - Congratulation

Marian`S Challenge 2012

St. Mary`s College Kegalle is organizing the all island inter school chess championship “Marian`s Challenge - 2012” on 3rd and 4th November 2012 at College main hall, there will be a team event. Open for all under 13,15 Boys/Girls school teams. Read More Doc ....PDF

Sri Lanka Inter Club ‘B’ Division and Women’s Finals

The World Youth Chess Championship 2012

22 Chess players are participating in The World Youth Chess Championship 2012 representing Sri Lanka. The World Youth Chess Championship 2012 will take place in Maribor, Slovenia, 7-19 November.... Name List

An Arbiter Workshop for Local Arbiters

The Chess Federation has decided to have an Arbiter Workshop for the local Arbiters on Saturday, the 2nd June 2012 at Isipathana College Auditoriam, from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.. All those interested to become an arbiter or those who are already doing arbitering at the ..... Read More

SLSCA Team Chess Championship 2012 - Final Under > 14 & 16 > P/Royal Central College, Polonnaruwa, Under 10 & 12 > St. John's College, Nugegoda Click here to check > Excel File.. PDF

“BUDDHI” Open International Rating Chess Championship 2012

On behalf of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and FIDE, Buddhi School of Chess is organizing The “BUDDHI” Open International Rating Chess Championship 2012 an International Rating Open Chess event for the 3rd time with a total prize fund of nearly Rs.350,000 /= in cash and other attractive awards. The event will be played according to the Swiss system over 9 rounds from 3rd to 7th October 2012. Download Tournament Prospectus DOC ...... PDF

The Practices for the National Youth Chess Pool

This is to inform all that the 1st three players in under 18 Girls, 1st four players in under 18 Boys and under 16 Girls and the 1st Five players in all other events of the Youth Chess Championships with youth players in 1st five places in Nationals and Women's Nationals are included in the Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Pool which is set for the Asian Youth Chess Championships.. Read More

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Roshell Askey Receives Team Silver Medal

Roshell Nathasha Askey of Ave Maria Convent Negombo received the Team Silver Medal at the 7th Asian School Chess Championship 2011 held at Indira Gandhi Stadium New Delhi, India. Roshell collected 6 points out of 9 games and managed to get the sixth place under 9 Girls Category.

The Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association

The Award Ceremony of the age groups team and individual championships will be held at the Public Library Auditorium, Colombo 07 on Tuesday, 08th November 2011 at 3.00 pm. 20 Trophies and 500 medals will be awarded at this prestigious prize giving by the organizers.

The Awards Ceremony of the National Chess Championships 2011

This is to inform all that the prize distribution of the National and Women's National Chess Championships Cycles 2011 will be

held on 26th September at Royal College, Colombo at 7.00 p.m. The awards for the Novices, Major, Women's qualifying, National B, National A will be given at this ceremony. All those who placed in the 1st 10 places in any of the above events will get a certificate in the function.

National Colours Awards 2011 (2008 - 2011 Aug. 31st)

This is to inform you all that the Ministry of Sports is planning to have a National Colours Awards for the period from 2008 to 31st August 2011. They have requested us to nominate the Chess players who have represented the country and performed well during this period.So, all those who have represented the country as official players in the give events during this period may fill the attached form and hand it over to me or Mr. Jagath Ketalawala, Hony. Secretary (0715130654) before 8th of Septemebr 2011 for the further action. Download Form

Chess Workshop at Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Borella

A very successful chess coaching camp was organized by Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Borella, Colombo, for the primary students and their parents at the school premises. There were about 250 participants in this program. This was conducted by Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, Read more & Photos

Asian Junior(Girls and Boys) and Asian Senior (Men & Women) Chess Championships 2011

As you all know, the Asian Junior(Girls and Boys) and Asian Senior (Men & Women) Chess Championships 2011 will be held from 1st to 9th June 2011 at Bentota Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka.

This is to inform you all that all those who wish to participate as an additional player should request from the Chess Federation on or before 25th May 2011. Further details will be furnished after receiving the applications. You are requested to put the details of the performance at CFSL events this year for the consideration for reductions from the normal registration fee of 30,000/-. by Luxman Wijesuriya, Tournament Director Asian_juniors prospectus ..... Asian_Seniors prospectus

2nd Kandy Open International Rated Chess Event 2011, From 17th to 23rd May 2011, At National Institute of Co-orperative Development, Polgolla, Kandy, Sri Lanka Download Tournament Prospectus

Annual Prize Giving of the Golden Square Chess Tournament (Members) - 2011

Annual Prize Giving of the Golden Square Chess Tournament (Members) was held recently at the Auditorium of the Lions Activity Centre, Colombo. WIM Sachini Ranasinghe graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest and distributed the medals to the winners. Mr. Susil Perera, Managing Director of W.S.Perera & Sons (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Priyadarshana Perera, Director of Piyasiri Printing Systems, Dr. Sandaruwan De Silva, Mr. W.J.K.D. Ranpatige, Mr. W.S.P. Arangala, Asst. Treasurer of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka were grace the occasion as Guests of Honour.

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One day workshop Gampaha- 2011

Buddhi school of chess has been organized one day workshop on 25th May 2011 at Pradeshiya saba building, Miriswatha, Gampaha from 1.00pm-5.00pm. this will be conducted by a professional Indian trainer with most attractive and practical group sessions and individual exercises. Those who are interested to participate for this workshop contact Ms Buddhi Panagoda. panagodabuddhi@yahoo.com, 0719295352.

Simultaneous Displayed by Chess Olympiad Gold Medalist Suneetha in Chennai, India.

Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, President of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club of the Russian Centre in Colombo and the Chairperson of Lanka Chess Foundation and Mr. Bandula Withanage, Web Master of www.lankachess.com visited India on .....Read More

Mrs. Suneetha, Chess President of the Russian Centre AKCC visit the Chess Centre at the Russian Cultural Centre, Chennai, India.

Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, the President of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club got the opportunity to meet Mr. Ebenezer Joseph, Fide Trainer and the Chief Consultant of the Emmanuel Chess Centre of the Russian Cultural Centre in Chennai, India.....Read More

Lanka Chess Puzzle Books for Indian Organisers

Mrs. Suneetha Wijesiriya, Author of the series of Lanka Chess Puzzle Books presented Books 1 & 2 both to Indian Chess Organizers, Mr. Manuel Aaron, Chairman of the Aaron Chess Academy, Chess Mate, Chennai, India....Read More

Chamika And Sachini wins Chess Nationals 2011

Chamika Perara, a 16 year old student of Trinity College became the Sri Lanka National Chess Champion convincingly. Young Chamika played the event very confidently and scored a total of 9 1/2 points out of possible 13 games to achieve this title. It was a one sided race for Sachini Ranasinghe (Musaeus College), the maiden women International Master of Sri Lanka in the Women's Nationals. She scored a total of 12 points out of possible 13, just giving away couple of draws throughout the event. Final Report PDF ... Doc file

Prize Distribution Ceremony photos

Results - 37th Sri Lanka National Chess Championships 2011

Results - 29th Sri Lanka Women's National Chess Championships 2011

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Navin Wins Colombo Chess Festival 2011

Navin Kanna, the top seed from India won the 4th Colombo International Chess Festival convincingly. From the beginning he led the event and finally he drew with RMCM Rajapakse in the final round to finish with 8 1/2 points to achieve the title.Read More. Winners Photos . . Category Prizes winners Photos

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2nd Chess Trainers Training Programme in Sri Lanka

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is organizing a Chess Trainers Training Programme on 23rd and 24th of December 2010 at the Royal College, Colombo. The lectures will be held from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.The lecturer is FM, Mr. Sunil Weeramantry. All participants will get a good trainers guide and the CFSL will issue an ID card as well. All those who are willing to participate may contact Hony. Secretary of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka for more details. Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Secretary - CFSL, 107/6, Piyadasa Sirisena Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka. mobile 0715397829, Fax 011 2650622, godigamu@yahoo.com Read more and Application

FIDE Arbiters Seminar in Sri Lanka

The Seminar will be held on 3rd to 6th December 2010 at the University of Moratuwa. The lectures will be held from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 a.m. Daily. The participation of the total seminar is compulsory in attending the examination. Read More . . . . . Download Application

Volunteers needed - Asian Schools Chess Championships 2010

Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is in need of volunteers who wish to work during the 6th Asian Schools Chess Championships 2010 to be held from 6th to 13th December 2010. If any one wishes to be volunteer in this Championships you may send a request to the following contact details. Students who finished their A/L in August 2010 and University students are prefered. Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Secretary - CFSL, godigamu@yahoo.com

GM Alik Gershon sets new Guinness World Record for simultaneous games, Gershon plays against 523 opponents, wins against 454 Read More & More

Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association

Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association was Successfully conducted at the Auditorium of Colombo Public Library and there were about 500 winners and the parents were gathered in this main hall. Dr. Mrs. Mario, the Public Relation Officer of the Russian Embassy was the Chief Guest........ Read More . . . Photo Below , Click your choice

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Special Message from CFSL

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka is in the process of making the Chess Calendar 2011. So, all organisers are requested to make their requests on organizing Chess events before 15th of November 2010 to the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, 107/6, Piyadasa Sirisena Mawatha, Colombo 10. godigamu@yahoo.com

Golden Square International Chess Association - Member's Age Group Chess Tournament 2010 - Prize giving Photos

The Prize Giving of the Annual Members Chess Tournament of the Golden Square International Chess Association was held today ( 31st July 2010 ) at the Lions Activity Centre Auditorium, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07. Read more and photos.. Photos>>> Under 8 Girls & Boys ........10 Boys ....... 10 Girls, 12 Girls & Boys, 14 Boys and 18 Boys

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club has celebrated the 12th Anniversary

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club has celebrated the 12th Anniversary in a Grand Level at the Russian Centre Auditorium on 29th October 2010. Mr. Ayrat Akhmetov, 1st Secretary of the Russian Embassy and the Director of the Russian Centre in Colombo graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.....Read More Photo > Ceremony photo .. Winners ..Merit Winners part 1 .. Part 2

New Women - Fidemaster (WFM), 2 new Candidate Masters (CM) and 1 Women Candidate Master (WCM) for Sri Lanka.

According to the unofficial results of http://chess-results.com web site Sri Lankan Women's National chess Champion Premanath Dinushki became a new WFM, W S V K Koggala & T S S Peiris became Candidate Masters and Sachini Ranasinghe became Women Candidate Master after completed this 39 th World Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

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9th Parsvnath International Open Chess Tournament - 2011 Results

64Squares Chess Challenge - 2011 .... Results

D V Sundar(India) Elected Vice President in FIDE

Noted sports administrator and secretary of All India Chess Federation Mr. D V Sundar was elected Vice President in FIDE, the World Chess federation ......... Read More

Hou Yifan is the World Champion!!! Read More

Russian women team won the Olympiad with one round to spare Read More

Cooperation between Ilyumzhinov and Karpov? Read More

41st Chess Olympiad to be staged in – Tromsø! Read More

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov Re-elected as World Chess Federation President

The elections of the FIDE President for the next 4 years period were held in Khanty-Mansiysk on 29 September 2010. The current President won with a margin of 40 votes. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov nominated by the Russian Chess Federation, won 95 votes while his opponent, Anatoly Karpov, nominated by Germany and . . . . .Read More .....and....... More

Mega Simultaneous chess exhibition tournament

Lanka Chess Foundation was organized a very successful Mega Simultaneous chess exhibition tournament at Defence Services College, Colombo. Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapakse. Secretary of the Defence Ministry graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Mr. Ayrat Akhmetov was their Guest of Honour............ Read More ........ Photos - Part 1............ Photos - Part 2

New chess record in Ahmedabad, India Read More

WYCO U-16 Has Ended! 1. Armenia, 2. India, 3. Russia More Details

Chess Workshop at Army Rehabilitation Centre (Ranaviru Sevana), Ragama.

A Chess Seminar and a practical program was conducted by Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, the Chairperson of Lanka Chess Foundation and the President of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club with the help of Mr. Bandula Withanage, Webmaster of lankachess.com, at Army Rehabilitation Centre (Ranaviru Sevana), Ragama.... Read more and Photos

Chess introductory programme for schools in Anuradhapura district

Chess introductory programme for schools in Anuradhapura district was organized by the Anuradhapura District Chess Association in collaboration with Ministry of Education of North Central Provincial Council on 03rd August 2010 at Resource Centre; Jayanthi Mw, Anuradhapura. Read more & Photos

Congrats to Vishy Anand for winning the World Chess Championship.

Anand retained the title of the World Chess Champion.... Read more

Experience Matters, Anand Keeps Title..... Read More

Matara District Youth Chess Championships 2010 - Photos

41st Chess Olympiad to be staged in – Tromsø! Read More

Coaching camp for Youth Winners

This is to inform that there will be a Chess coaching camp by the leading Chess Coaches in Sri Lanka for the winners of the National youth Chess Championship this year. All players intending to participate in the International Events this year from.. More

World University Chess Championship

11th World University Chess Championship held in Zurich, Switzerland, from 5th to 11th September. 27 nations and about 100 players (men and women) participate in the contest.. Read More ...... Official website ... Mens . Women .Photos... Sri Lanka Teams

Chess Coaching Camp for Ananda Parents

A chess coaching camp was organized by Ananda College Primary Chess Club for the parents of year 2 & 3 students. This camp was conducted by Chess Olympiad Gold Medalist Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, the Chairperson of Lanka Chess Foundation and the President of Anatoly Karpov Chess Club of the Russian Centre. Read more & Photos

Photos of the 7th Anniversary of Kolonnawa Chess Academy

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Asian Chess News

16th Asian Games - Kasimzhanov and Yifan are gold

The 16th Asian Games have started, and take place from November 12th to the 27th. It is a full Olympic calibre event, with every sport you would expect, from gymnastics to swimming to... chess. The chess is divided into two events, the individual rapids, which are nine rounds of action with the men's and women's sections, Read More

The Sri Lanka National and Women's National chess Championships 2010

The Sri Lanka National and Women's National chess Championships 2010

Athula Russel Wins Sri Lanka National Championship Read More

15 year-old Dinushki wins Womens National Read more

Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2010 - Results

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GM Alik Gershon sets new Guinness World Record for simultaneous games, Gershon plays against 523 opponents, wins against 454 Read More & More

Asian Seniors and Amateur Championship Beirut 2010

The 1st time in Asia, the Lebanese Chess Federation, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation, is organizing the Asian Seniors and Amateur Championships from 4 - 14 June 2010 in Beirut, Lebanon. If any one is interested, please forward an application to the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. All costs should be looked after by the participants. Download Tournament Prospectus . . . Registration.doc

Results of the zonal qualifying chess tournaments of the individual events - Sri Lanka Schools Chess Association, Colombo, Kandy, Gampaha, Kurunegalaand Anuradhapura

Paul Morphy Chess Club wins the Inter Club Super League

The Paul Morphy Chess Club won the Inter Club Super League Chess Championship after a close battle with Fisher Chess Club yesterday. The Inter Club Super League Chess Championship conducted by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka was held from 4th to 7th February 2010 at Royal College,...........Read More ... Results available on chess-results.com

Girls High School wins Sri Lanka women's Inter Club Chess Championship

The Girls high School Chess Team won the Inter Club Chess Championship convincingly, scoring a total of 27 points out of possible 30 points....... Read More

Inter Club B Chess Championship

The Wayamba university A team consisted of Nuwan Liyanage, WSN Chandraratne, WLC Chandraratne, AMCB Alahakoon, WSVK Koggala, HB Dassanayake and CD Manawasekara emerged champions at the Finals ...............Read More

The Chess Federation is searching a suitable place for the headquarters

The Chess Federation is searching a suitable place for the headquarters. The building should have a space to have a tournament of at least 100 players and should be situated near Colombo. Even a House is also okay with parking facilities. Anyone who could support in this matter may contact Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Secretary of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka on 0715397829 or Email godigamu@yahoo.com.

Mutual Chess Promotional Programme between South Africa and Sri Lanka

There was a proposal from South African Chess Federation to have a mutual Chess Promotional programmewith the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka to promote Chess in both countries. This proposal came to us because they have observed the rapid development of Chess Events in Sri Lanka and they also needed to timprove their stucture of events...More

Important Notice to All Chess Players (Sri Lanka)

Change of CFSL Calendar 2010 - The given tournament schedule has to be changed due to two emergency reasons. 1.Government has declared the school vaccation from Considering the elections. 2. FIDE has given a deadline for Chess Olympiad entries as 20th May 2010. This was noticed only a week before. Read More

Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association

The Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association was held at the Auditorium of Public Library, Colombo 07. Mr. Ayrat Akhmetov, the First Secretary of the Russian Embassy and the Director of Russian Centre graced the ceremony as their Chief Guest. Professor Mrs. Ksanika Hirimburegama, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo and.. More

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FIDE Arbiter Titles for Luxman & Ruwantha

Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya and Mr. Ruwantha Laksan Pigera both the Sri Lankan Arbiters have been awarded FIDE Arbiter titles at the 80th FIDE Congress held in Last week.
While congratulating them and wish all success. Titles approved at the 80th FIDE Congress

Swedish Astronaut to play Chess from Space

Remember American astronaut Greg Chamitoff, who a year ago played chess against the NASA ground stations. Well, now European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang, Sweden, is going to do the same, playing a game against the Swedish public. Right now Fuglesang is in quarantine awaiting an August 24th launch. But the game has already started, ........... Read More

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Romesh wins 3rd Colombo International Chess Festival 2010

Romesh Weerawardena, the top seed won 3rd Colombo International Chess Festival, the International rating tournament after a close battle. RS Kalugampitiya and PMAB Athukorala also tied with him with 7 ½ points out of 9 games.... Read More ......... List of Award Winners ......Final Ranking

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Indians sweep Asian Youth Chess Championships 2009

Indians sweep Asian Youth Chess Championships, clinching eight gold, seven silver and eight bronze medals.The Indians took home 23 of the 26 medals at stake in the event which was held at Tivoli Garden Resort. Read More .. Click here to see the Results .. Photo Gallery delhichess.com

11th Anniversary Celebrations of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club known as one of the leading chess club in Sri Lanka celebrated the 11th Anniversary at the Russian Centre Auditorium yesterday. Mr. Ayrat Akhmetov, 1st Secretary of the Russian Embassy & the Director of the Russian Centre.. Read More ...... Photos ..... Winner's Photos .... Participant's Photos ......... Results Full ........ Sunday Observer

The prize giving of the member’s chess tournament of the Golden Square International Chess Association

The prize giving of the member’s chess tournament of the Golden Square International Chess Association was held at Lions Activity Centre on Friday, 10th April 2009. Mrs. Kshanika Hirimburegama, Vice Chancellor of Colombo University graced the occasion as the chief guest. Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Director of Colombo South Teaching Hospital was the guest of honour at this event.......Read More & Photo ............ Winner's Photo

M.K.A. Russell and Sachini Ranasinghe wins National and Women's National Chess Championships 2009

Athula Russell managed to defend his Championship in a close battle at the National Chess Championship 2009 which concluded yeasterday. Sachini Ranasinghe (Musaeus College) had an exceptional performance since she scored a total of 12 1/2 points out of 13 Games. Athula, who is the top ranked player in Sri Lanka scored 8 points out of 12 games with a draw in the final round with veteran Luxman Wijesuriya. This is his 5th National title while Sachini's maiden one...................... Read more ...............................Results Source - http://chess-results.com

Lanka Chess Foundation organized a Grand Simultaneous Chess Exhibition

Lanka Chess Foundation organized a Grand Simultaneous Chess Exhibition and a chess coaching camp at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall ( BMICH ) on 25th June 2009. Read More Opening Ceremony Photo Simultaneous Chess Exhibition

Chess Federation of Sri Lanka - Registration of Coaches and tournament arbiter

On the recommendation of the development committee of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka the CFSL is registering all coaches and tournament arbiters in Sri Lanka. This step was taken with the upgrading of the both parties in the tecnical side of chess and making them responsible to the CFSL. All coaches who followed the training trainers programme conducted by CFSL is automatically registered and all other coaches are requested to register.Read More

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was awarded the Chess Oscar

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was awarded the Chess Oscar by the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov at Baku. Anand, born December 11, 1969 at Chennai wins this prestigious award for the sixth time, the highest won by a non-Russian. Robert James Fischer had won this thrice. Read More .& More

Chess Coaching camp at Makuluduwa Junior School, Piliyandala

A very successful chess coaching camp conducted by Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, Chess Olympiad Gold Medalist and the President of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club & the Lanka Chess Foundation at Makuluduwa Junior School, Piliyandala on 6th March 2009. ........ Read More and Photos

Soumya Swaminathan Is World Junior Champion Read More

Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association

The Annual Award Ceremony of the Golden Square International Chess Association was held in a grand way at the Public Library Auditorium, Colombo 07. Mr. Ayrath Akhmatov, Director of the Russian Centre in Colombo.. Read More ... Winner's Photos ..Team Champion's Photos . Prize Giving Photos

Chess Coaching Camp At Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Borella

A very successful chess coaching camp was conducted today ( 27th February 2009 ) by Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, President of Anatoly Karpov Chess Club and the Chairperson of Lanka Chess Foundation for the parents of entire year 2 students of Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya at the school premises. This coaching program was organized by the Rathnavali Balika Chess Club and there were about 150 parents were participated. Photos

Sri Lanka Inter Club Finals 2009 - Results

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Supun, Thiranjeewa and Dulan were overall champions at Golden Square Chess Finals. Photos and Read More

President College, Kotte wins "Brain Encounter" 2009 Chess Championship

Brain Encounter 2009 Chess Championship conducted by the President College, Ragagiriya, Kotte was concluded today after five rounds and the Award Ceremony was held today (2009.03.29) at 5.p.m at the College Main Hall.Read More . Photos .. Winners Photos

National Champion Athula Russell, wins "Royal Challenge International Chess Championship"Read more....Top 10 .... Category Prizes .... Best Unrated

National Champion Athula Russell, wins "Royal Challenge International Chess Championship" He scored of 8.5 points out of 9 games. This event organized by the Blue & Gold Chess Club and Royal College Chess Club, under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. There are 130 Chess Players participate in this tournament with 5 Indian Players. Players List ..... Photo

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Anatoly Karpov Chess Club Prize giving - 2009

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club (Russian School of Chess) of the Russian Centre in Colombo 07, conducted their Annual Chess Award Ceremony recently at the Russian Centre Auditorium. Kanishka Ranasinghe of St. Joseph’s College won the overall championship and received the championship trophy for the 2nd consecutive year. Photos

IM Srinath Narayanan (India) wins " 2nd Colombo International Chess Festival 2009" International Rating Chess Tournament

IM Srinath Narayanan (India) wins "2nd Colombo International Chess Festival 2009-Chess Championship" which concluded today at Royal College Union Auditorium,Colombo. He scored 8 points out of 9 games. This event organized by Mr.Luxman Wijesuriya of Passed Pawn Chess Club. IM R.R. Laxman (India) was First Runner-up and Kalugampitiya Rajeendra (Sri Lanka) was 2nd Runner-up More

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GDAD Munasinghe Wins Novices Chess Championship

GDAD Munasinghe of DS Senanayake College won the Sri Lanka Novices Division Chess Championship convincingly, scoring 6 ½ points out of possible 7. The Sri Lanka Nationals Novices Division Chess Championship, conducted by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka was held from 30^th January to 2^nd February 2009 at Royal College, Colombo. Read More >>>>>> Results

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Sri Lanka Inter Club Super League 2008 - Results Final Ranking ...... Final Ranking with Player's Names ...... Board list after .... Rating statistics

Central Province Inter Club Chess Championship 2008

"Kandy Chess Commune" chess club wins Central Province Inter Club Chess Championship 2008 Final Results ...................... Board Prizes

Final Results of National Youth Rapid Chess Championship Colombo (Qualifying)

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Al Ain Chess Club Clinch Asian Club Championship Title

Al Ain Chess Club A team of UAE clinched the first Asian Club Chess championship title with 12 match points after the seventh and final round. Read More Tournament Results

Topalov wins Pearl Spring with 2890 performance Read More ....All games in PGN

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club celebrated their 10th Anniversary

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club of the Russian Centre celebrated their 10th Anniversary recently at the Russian Centre Auditorium.At this memorable occasion, Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya, president of the Anatoly Karpov Chess Club has not forgets to honour the former members of the club who brought fame to our motherland by winning International chess titles. Photo>>>

FIDE decides on a new Candidates format ......... Read More

Kanishka Ranasinghe won the overall Trophy - AKCC Tournament 2008

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club recently conducted a chess tournament among 200 members to commemorate the 10th Anniversary at the Russian Centre and selected 11 players for the finals. After the round robin system ( all players all ) tournament Kanishka Ranasinghe managed to collect 10.5 points as an unbeaten player and won the overall championship. Read More & Photo

Olympiad in Dresden: Closing ceremony and prize giving ....... Read More

The 38th Chess Olympiad in Dresden 2008

Armenia won Open Championship and Georgia won Women championship in 2008 Olympiad at Dresden. Final Results >Open Women Sri Lankan Team Final results > Open Sri Lankan Team Final results > Women

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Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne to head the Chess Federation

Hon. Minister of Construction and Engineering Services, Dr Rajitha Senaratne was elected for the President of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka unanimously at the Annual General Meeting held on the 11th of October 2008 at the Royal College hall...Read More...Press conference report...Tournament calendar 2008/09

Chess Camp at Isipathana College

Isipathana College Chess Club organized a very successful chess coaching camp among all then students (About 300) of year 2 and their parents at Isipathana College main hall recently..... Read More and Photos

International Master Manuel Aaron Left for India after a Two Weeks Stay in Sri Lanka

Mr. Manuel Aaron gave Simultaneous Chess Displays and Lectures in different places in Colombo. They were greatly appreciated. Aaron’s programmes were organized by Lanka Chess Foundation and ........ Read More

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“ Navaka Obata Chess Denuma” book was written by Mrs. Suneetha Wijesuriya

A book launching ceremony of “ Navaka Obata Chess Denuma”was held recently at the Auditorium of the Public Library, Colombo 07. Mr. Manuel Aaron, Indian First International Master and nine times All India National Champion graced the ceremony as a Special Guest......Read More Photo

Women`s World Championship - Kosteniuk is the New World Champion

Alexandra Kosteniuk became Woman World Chess Champion. Congratulations and best wishes to her.

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Munasinghe Twin Brothers performances are creditable to Sri Lanka 

Both Shanaka Munasinghe and Lahiru Munasinghe Sri Lankan twin brothers finished with 6.5 and 6 points and won the 2nd and 3rd places respectively after the 8th round at Super Kids Age Group Chess Tournament ( under 15 ) conducted by Sri Sirinivasan Sports Academy in Triplicane, Chennai, India. >>>More & Prize giving Ceremony Photos   26th July 2008  Photos 

OPENING CEREMONY OF “SOUTHERN PROVINCE CHESS CENTRE

Anatoly Karpov Chess Club put up a chess centre in Paduma Gabbarama Temple in Peraliya and it was ceremonially opened by Mr. Ayrath Akhmatov, the newly appointed Director of the Russian Centre in Colombo on 01st July 2008. More Photo

Prize Distribution of Major, National B and Inter Club 2009 - Chess Federation of Sri lanka

This is to inform all the winners of the above events that the Awarding Ceremony will be held 5. 30 p.m on 14th June 2009 at CETRAC, Battaramulla. First three in Inter Club Super League, Inter Club B and Inter Club Women's are awarded medals. Top three in Major and National B will be also awarded medals. Cash awards are available for National and Women's A, B and Inter Club Super League. Your presence will be appreciated. More Information, Please contact Mr.Luxman Wijesuriya, Hony. Secretary - Chess Federation of Sri lanka