Port Blair, Aug 17: The closing ceremony of the ‘AICF Chess For Everyone’ All-India FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2023 was held successfully at TSG Grand Hotel, Port Blair on 15th August, 2023.
Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastava, IPS, DGP, A&N Police graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Mr. TSG Bhasker, Patron, Andaman & Nicobar Chess Association was the Special Invitee. Many other dignitaries were present at the function.
Mr. Pradeep Tiwari of Defence Accounts Sports Control Board (DASCB) has clinched the winning trophy and cash prize while Ms. R. Kashthuri Bhai from A & N Islands secured fourth position. The top twenty players were awarded with trophies, certificates and cash prizes worth Rs. 1,25,000/-
The tournament was a successful event, and the closing ceremony promised to be a fitting finale.
