Kanpur: CISF VIIth National Chess Championship (boys & girls) U-14, 17 & 19) was officially inaugurated at Sheiling House School on Thursday. Over 450 participants from various states and a team from UAE is participating in it.
Welcoming the guest and participants the principal said that this was first time that Kanpur was hosting the national level event. Chairman of the host school and also the chief guest Parvez F Rustamji lit the inaugural lamp. Vice-chairman S K Dhawan, co ordinator HSKR Sharmila Nandi, principal Vanita Mehrotra , vice-principal Alka Mali and other teachers were present.
The tournament would begin from Friday and it would be played on swiss system in 8 rounds. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news. On first day three rounds would be held while on second day players had to play four rounds. On final day only one round would be held and after the conclusion of event team for SGFI would be selected. Cultural programmes and a light and sound show was presented at the inaugural ceremony. Download the TOI App.