Mysore :

The 1st Mysore Professional Chess Academy’s (MPCA) All India tournament 2014, held under the aegis of the United Karnataka Chess Association and the Mysore District Chess Association under the guidance of AICF and World Chess Association, began at the Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium here this morning.

Around 300 chess players from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Delhi, Orissa and West Bengal are taking part in the tourney.

The tournament was inaugurated by M.R. Suresh, COO, Cycle Pure Agarbathis, Mysore, K. Suresh, Asst. Director, DYES, Mysore and Prof. S.K. Anand Thirtha by lighting the lamp and moving the pawns.

Two rounds will be held today and the tournament will be held upto Apr. 25 and will have 10 rounds.

Keen completion is expected from the participants and they will compete for a total cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 plus 35 trophies.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  / April 22nd, 2014