Chess is one of the oldest and most popular board game played all over the world by various age groups. The board game is played over 64 squares with two sets of 16 pieces which are black and white in colour.
Indian Army in collaboration with district Chess Association and Growth Sports Academy conducted the competition on 19-20 July at Boys Higher Secondary School, Kupwara under the stewardship of Aadil Manzoor Peer, a renowned Ice Stock and pencak silat player who has recently represented India in both the games. A total of 240 players participated in the event in Under 8, Under 10, Under 14, Under 19 and senior categories.
The event was inaugurated on 19 July 2023 by Town Commander and Mr Mehrajuddin Principal BHSS Kupwara by sharing words of encouragement for the participants.
The winners of the championship in Under 8 was Mohd Umair and in Under 10 was *Wani Uzair
In Under 14 Darakshan Farooq won and Hamid Barkhiya was winner in Under 19.
For senior category Nighat Amin was the winner.
The winners were awarded with certificates, medals and trophies to appreciate their skills and to further encourage them towards sports and outdoor activities.
