Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr. 25:In a significant step towards promoting chess among the youth and the wider community, a Chess Corner was inaugurated today near Govt. Girls School, Sri Vijaya Puram, alongside the Mobile Library. The initiative, a collaboration between the Education Department, A&N Administration, and the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA), is aimed at creating accessible and inclusive spaces where people of all ages can learn and play chess to relax, and connect with others. Chess Corners aimed to promote community engagement, foster a culture of learning and recreation, and integrate mind sports like chess into everyday public life.
Shri Vikram Singh, Director of Education, A&N Administration, graced the occasion as the chief guest and ceremoniously made the first move on the chessboard, marking the official launch of the Chess Corner, the first of its kind in our islands. The event witnessed massive enthusiastic participation from chess enthusiasts, children, parents and general public, who applauded the initiative’s vision of making chess accessible to all.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director of Education highlighted the importance of mind sports like chess in developing critical thinking and decision-making skills among young minds. He urged parents to encourage their children not only to read books but also to play chess, fostering focus and discipline necessary to achieve exceptional success in life. He also announced that more such Chess Corners will be established across the islands in the near future.
The chess corner will be operational from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm along side the Mobile Library near Govt Girls School entrance gate.
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