Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Kandy District Youth Rapid 2010 - Report


The National Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2010 began in great style at the National Institute of Co-operative Development on the 26th of May 2010. Over 250 players took part in the Qualifying event for the Kandy District in the Under 07, 09, 11, 13 and 15 age groups. The tournaments were conducted as Boys (Open) and Girls sections. The tournaments were keenly contested.

As part of promoting the event the launch of the Official T-shirt of the National Youth Rapid Cycle 2010 also took place. Profits from the sale of these would also be channeled to purchasing the clocks.

Wayamba Province Youth Rapid 2010 - Report

Wayamba Provincial event of the National Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2010 was successfully conducted at St. Anne’s College, Kurunegalla on Sunday the 27th of May 2010. The tournaments were conducted as Boys (Open) and Girls sections in the Under 07, 09, 11, 13 and 15 age groups. . The 196 participants keenly contested in the 10 sections.

Speaking at the price distributions ceremony Mr. Naditha Amarakoon explained the reasons why Mr. Rajeendra Kalagamptiya and his team of organizers took up the challenge of organizing this year’s Youth Rapid Cycle. The profits from the event would be used to purchase clocks for the CFSL, which will help the young players. Mr. Verochana Perera, Hony. Treasurer of the CFSL chaired the Prize Distirbution Ceremony.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

It's not how you jump.It's about how high you jump


Tired fingers, 24*7 opened eyes, busy and worried minds, painful spines, sleepless nights...

Just to make this event a good one ... a better one ... a perfect one.
We really need to make a big difference in Sri Lankan chess and we work hard for that goal. We are going to make this Rapid Series the best one ever.

None of our hard work will be fruitful, none of our dreams can come true without your support. Come and join us...

Put your mind's speed to a challenge in the Rapid Arena.

Starts this 26th in Polgolla.

Organizing Committee.

Monday, June 7, 2010

National Youth Rapid 2010- First Step


2010 National Youth Rapid Chess Championship - 13 zones ... 10 categories... 3000 players... 140 Gold Medals!

The historical hill capital, Kandy will see the launch of a new era.

Kandy District selections which will be held on 26th of June '10...

This time the tournament is going to take a totally different face ... For the first time in National Youth Rapid history, the tournament organizing committee is full of young blood. We hope that all the Sri Lankan chess players and fans will help us to start this journey with flying colours...

See you all at one of the National Youth Rapid series. History begins here.

Organizing committee

NYR Circle









Kandy District - 26/06/2010
Anuradhapura District
Gampaha District
Kalutara District
Galle District
Matara District
Colombo District
Pollonnaruwa District


Wayaba Province - 27/06/2010
Uva Province
Sabaragamuwa Province

Kandy District Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2010


Kandy District Youth Rapid Chess Championship will be held on 26th of June 2010 at National Institute of Co-operative Development.

This is the one of the most prestigious events for the youth chess players in the country and winners will be eligible to play in the National Youth Rapid Chess Championship with the selecties of 12 other districts.

There will be total 10 Separate Individual events(Under 7,9,11,13,15 years Girls and Boys)The Event will be held according to to the Swiss System over 5 rounds.

Time Control: All Moves in 20 minutes.No need to score.
Entry Fee: An entry fee of Rs.250/= will be charged.
Registration: Registrations at Vidyartha College on 24th from 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Download prospectus here


All Inquiries & entries to:
Mr.Rajeendra Kalugampitiya
Chairman-2010 National Youth Rapid Circle
0715601237

Mr.Nuwan Wimalasooriya
Director-Kandy District Tournament
0716308129

Wayaba Province Youth Rapid Tournament.


Wayaba Province Youth Rapid Chess Championship will be held on 27th of June 2010 at St.Anne's College-Kurunegala

Winners will be eligible to play in the National Youth Rapid Chess Championship with the selecties of 12 other districts.

There will be total 10 Separate Individual events(Under 7,9,11,13,15 years Girls and Boys)The Event will be held according to to the Swiss System over 5 rounds.

Time Control: All Moves in 20 minutes.No need to score.

Entry Fee :
An entry fee of Rs.250/= will be charged.

Registration: Registrations at St.Anne's College on 24th from 2.00pm to 5.00pm:

Download prospectus here
http://64squares.org/archives/155

All Inquiries & entries to:
Mr.Rajeendra Kalugampitiya
Chairman-2010 National Youth Rapid Circle
sgm_kalu@yahoo.com
0715601237

Mr.Verochana Perera
Director-Wayaba Province Tournament
0717400249