Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer R. Selvamani will inaugurate The Hindu in School chess competition at the Mijar Govinda Pai Memorial Hall of Canara High School, Mannagudde, at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday. The event is being held jointly by The Hindu and the South Kanara District Chess Association.
The competition will be conducted on Swiss league basis and will be for boys and girls in four categories — under 9, 11, 13, and 15. The top three boys and the top two girls in each category will receive a trophy, a cash prize, and certificates. The next seven boys and two girls will receive medals and certificates.
Students from Mangaluru region, namely from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Madikeri, and Kasaragod, can participate. Participants have to bring their own chess boards and chess clocks. There will be an entry fee of ₹150. Spot registration will be allowed at the tournament venue till 9 a.m. The competition will begin at 9.30 a.m.
The valedictory function will be held at 4.30 p.m. with Ananthaprabhu G., advisor, Vikash Pre-University College, presiding.
The event will be presented by Syndicate Bank and powered by Thyrocare. Vikas PU College, Mangaluru, will be the regional partner. Smaaash Zone Mangaluru will be gift partner.
For details and registration, contact M.J. Mathew (on 99807 71213), Surendra K. Shetty (94482 79124), or The Hindu Mangaluru office (0824-2417575). Alternatively, send an email to mlrcir@thehindu.co.in.