38th Tamil Nadu State Junior (Under – 19) Chess Championship for the was started on 15th of July 2009 and finished on 21st of July 2009
The inauguration function was held on 15th July 2009 by 2 pm Mr G E Babu Nethaji Hon. Sec. Krishnagiri Dist. Chess Association gave the welcome address, Presidential address was given by Mr. K. V. Sreekanth Hon. President. Krishnagiri Dist. Chess Association, Felicitation addressed by Mr. Jayapala Chandady, Mr. Nitin Sheshadri, Mr. Arul Kumar, Mr. Venkataramana and Mr. Ravichandran, Guests lighted the kuthuvilaku.
Players from all over Tamil Nadu were participated in this event, 50 players and 26 were rated, only one girl D Priyadharshini from Krishnagiri Dist. played in this open category, R. A. Pradeep Kumar of (Che) was the top seed, First round started on 15th July 2009, the eleven round events finished smoothly.
8th seeded player M Muthu Alagappan (Tvlr) won the top seeded in seventh round, started sole lead and he maintain it till round 10, he became share lead with J Arun (Che) at the end of the tournament.
M Muthu Alagappan (Tvlr) takes the Championship by tie break, top four player were eligible for forth coming National Junior Chess Champioship 2009.
The prize distribution function was held on 21th July 2009 by 3.30 pm Dr.Kalimuthu.,Ph.D.,I.R.S (Asst. Comm. of Central Excise) is the Chief Guest, Mr. Jayapala Chandady., founder president Krishnagiri Dist. Chess Association gave the presidential address, felicitated by Mr.C.Kirupa., (District Sports Officer), Mr.Alphonse.,(Titan Industries), Mr.R.G.Periyaswamy., (TVS Motors Company Ltd), Mr. M G Shridhar., (Exide Industries Ltd), and Mr. MVN Kutty., (Supreme Industries), Guests gave the prizes to the winners, vote of thanks was given by Mr. K. V. Sreekanth Hon. President. Krishnagiri Dist. Chess Association
|