Saturday, February 14, 2026
Nagaland SportsFirst Inter-School Chess Tournament for Ngwalwa Circle

First Inter-School Chess Tournament for Ngwalwa Circle

DIMAPUR, AUG 14 (NPN)

Government Middle School, Gaili will be organizing 1st Inter-School Chess Tournament for Ngwalwa Circle on August 22 under the aegis of Sr. SDEO Peren and Nagaland Chess Association.
This one-day Rapid Chess event marks the first-ever inter-school chess competition in Peren District, promising a day of intense competition, sportsmanship, and strategic brilliance.
The tournament will follow the Swiss League format with 9 rounds, using a time control of 15 minutes per player with a 5 seconds increment per move.
There will ten individual prizes along with a special Team Champion Certificate to the school that secures the highest number of prize winners.
Registration is open to all Government and Private Schools under Ngwalwa Circle, Peren District.
Interested players may register by paying the entry fee of Rs. 50 to Lamneinem at 7005119528.
The last date for registration is August 20.
The tournament will be directed by Chiheiding Haikube, Head Teacher of GMS Gaili, with Mengise Haikam serving as Chief Arbiter, supported by a panel of arbiters.
Further information can be contacted at 7005458265 or 8730940661.

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