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Inaugural International Master
Chess Tournament organized by the Chess Federation of Sri
Lanka |
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International Master Karthikeyan wins Sri Lanka
IM tournament
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The Event |
top seed, IM P. Karthikeyan the winner |
| The International
Master and top seed from India, P. Karthikeyan won the Inaugural
International Master of Sri Lanka yeaster day at Pannala after
recieving a draw with FIDE Master, Akshat Kampari also from
India in the final round. This international Master round
robin Chess tournament which we had in the 1st time of the
Sri Lankan history was conducted by the Chess Federation of
Sri Lanka and hosted by the MAS Holdings, Pannala. MAS holdings
had made an excelent job to make the enviornment ideal for
Chess with all facilities to the participants. |
 Sri
Lankan representation |
 Representing
Bangladesh, FM SK Nasir |
| Three International
Masters P. Karthikeyan, Dinesh K. Sharma, .R. Balasubramanium
and two FIDE masters, Akshat Khamparia and Shyam Nikhil from
India, FIDE Master, NK Nazir Ahmed and the top six players
from Sri Lanka participated in this grand event which was
heald from 29th August to 3rd September 2008. |
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Not only a player, also the organizer |
Ideal environment for Chess |
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| The International
Master Karthikeyan scored a total of 9 points ot of possible 11 to
win the title and Rs. 50,000/= in cash while three players, Akshat
Khamparia, Dinesh Sharma and Shyam Nikhil also from India tied for
the second place with 8 points and shared Rs. 22,300/= each. Unfortunately,
no player could achieve the magical 8.5 points, which is the requirement
for an International Master norm. Athula Russell, the Sri Lanka National
chess Champion was the highest among Sri Lankan players with 5 points. |
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FM Akshat Kampari (India) enjoying with fellow participants
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IM Dinesh Sharma (India) |
Final standings:
1. IM Karthikeyan P. 8½ points 2. FM Shyam Nikil P. FM
Khamparia Akshat IM Sharma Dinesh K. 8 points, 5 IM Ramnathan
Balasubramaniam 6 1/2 points 6. MK Athula Russell 5 points. 7.
Anuruddha G.C. 4½ 8. FM Ahamed SK. Nasir 4 points 9 Peiris
T.G.M,. Wijesuriya G.Luxman 3½ 11 Weerawardane R. 3 points
12 Rajapakse R.M.C.M. 2 1/2 points
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| By Luxman
Wijesuriya
Chairman organizing Committee |
Photo Courtesy of Mr.
Ransith |
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