The district-level chess tournament, jointly organized by Thirupathur Baba Amirbadhusha Matric Higher Secondary School, Chanakya Chess Academy, and Baba Academy, was successfully held.
The event was presided over by the school correspondent, Lion Baba Amirbadhusha, while the school principal, Varadarajan, welcomed everyone. Chanakya Chess Academy founder Athuvan, tournament arbiters Sasikumar and Rajendra Udayar, officiated the competition. Sivagangai District Chess Association Joint Secretary M. Ramu and Sub-Inspector of Police Latha inaugurated the tournament.
The competition was conducted across five categories: Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, and Under-17. More than 260 players from across the district participated in the event.
The prize distribution ceremony was presided over by Sivagangai District Chess Association Additional Secretary Prakash Manimaran. Special guest Tirupathur Municipality Chairperson Kokilarani Narayanan presented awards to the winning players.