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           NCA invites Chess Players to join CIS Prog.

 

            The Nagaland Chess Association has extended invitation to all interested individuals to participate in the Chess In School (CIS) Programme sponsored by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and organized by the Nagaland Chess Association (NCA).

            The CIS Program aims to nurture and develop chess talent in India, particularly in Nagaland. Financial support from AICF allows us to offer coaching classes in schools across the state. Coaches will receive compensation based on their coaching workload.

            “Chess has a rich tradition in India, producing exceptional talents like GM Viswanathan Anand, GM Humpy Koneru, GM Dommaraju Gukesh, GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and many others. However, Nagaland is still in its early stages of chess development. We earnestly request all chess enthusiasts to cooperate with us in promoting and developing chess in Nagaland.

            Your participation and support are crucial in taking chess in Nagaland to new heights. For further information and action, please contact the NCA officials.

            On the 21st  NorthEast FIDE Rating Chess Championship 2023 schedule from 21st to 27th October at Dree ground, Papu Nallah, Nahargun, Arunachal Pradesh. The NCA is inform all the interested persons may kindly contact the NCA officials to participate at 21st Northeast FIDE Rating chess Championship 2023, on or before 28th September till 5:00 pm.

 

      Sincerely,

 

(NIEBA KRONU)

   President

Nagaland Chess Association

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(Mughaho Awomi)

Honorary secretary,

Nagaland Chess Association &

Joint secretary,

All India Chess Federation

Mobile no 7005580145

                                                                                            The 19th Nagaland State Chess Championship 2023                                                                                                      organized by Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) at                                                                                                      NOA Complex culminated here on Friday, the 21st of                                                                                                  July 2023.   

                                                                        
                                                                                            In the Championship following FIDE Swiss System of

9 rounds, a nail-biting race for the win was seen on most of the Top Boards. After three days of tense battles, Kevilekho Zumvu emerged as the champion of the Open Category once again, while Salhouto Nyekha, Sede Nagi and Seyiekhrietuo Mere bagged the first, second and third runners-up respectively.
These four top players will be representing the state at the ensuing 60th National Chess Championship to be held at Pune, Maharashtra from 16th to 26th August 2023.

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The champion in open category was awarded with Rs. 50,000 cash while second, third and fourth place winners received Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Rank 5 to 10 holders received Rs. 5000 each.

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The winners in the Under 18 and Under 14 categories were awarded with Rs. 10,000 (1st), Rs. 7,000 (2nd), Rs. 5000 (3rd), Rs 3000 (4th rank) and Rs. 3000 (5th Rank) each.


In the U-18 Category, Shenikali Hesso of Model Higher Secondary School Kohima became the Champion, while Pulonito Hesso bagged the Second Position and Jesse P. Chishi  of Carmel Higher Secondary School, Dimapur bagged the third Position.

Surhozelie Subastian Solo of  St. Mary's cathedral Higher School, Kohima bagged the Fourth Position and Viboka Awomi of Mezhur Higher Secondary School, Kohima bagged the Fifth Position.


In the Under 14 category, Jitihto Nyekha from Touch of Hope School, Chumoukedima, won the first position, Arho Rupreo of Bethel Higher Secondary School, Kohima, bagged the Second and Neipedezo Metha of Bethel Higher Secondary School, Kohima, bagged the Third Position.  Thejasezo Metha of Bethel Higher Secondary School, Kohima, bagged the Fourth and Mereh Doulo bagged Fifth Position.


Best female Player Award went to Tsesam, Youngest Player Award to Domian Lyngdoh and Oldest Player to K. Sekhamo.
Chief arbiter of the championship, Mughaho Awomi made the official declaration of winners while NCA vice president P. Khezhie tendered the vote of thanks.

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First ever free chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung district chess championship 2022 from 6th to 9th September, was organized  by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland Chess Association in collaboration with DEF Mokokchung at DEF School. 
Miss Aotula T Imechan IPS, SP Mokokchung declared the first ever chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung District Chess Championship 2022. she said India as a nation is also coming up with a lot of initiatives when it comes in the games of chess. In the recent times also India for the first time in the history of the country hosted the 44th FIDE (world) chess Olympiad in chennai mahabalipuram last month. It is an important step the nation also given importance to this game and am sure that students over here are still young to catch game of chess  at  an early stage that will be very powerful impact for the futu.
Welcome address and importance & benefits chess was given by  Mr. Mughaho Awomi, Chess Instructor, Youth Resources & Sports, Joint Secretary All India Chess Federation & Honorary Secretary Nagaland  Chess Association, National Instructor & National Arbiter.
He said that a most renowned chess players are good in studies. A healthy mind and a fit body contribute greatly in shaping the golden future of a child. Playing the game of chess on a regular basis right from the childhood improves the learning, thinking, analytical power and decision-making ability of the child. Chess is the game of tactics and strategy, which can be applicable with our daily life witn regards to how approach challenges. etc.

Results of the 1st Mokokchung District chess championship 2022 1. Champion - Mr. Parkash Burathoki; 1st runner up MR. Imoten, 2nd runner up Miss. Sentisangla were given cash prize, chess sets, Trophy + Certificate and 4th position to 14th position were given chess sets + certificate and 15th to 20th position were given cash prize + certificate  (All the participants were given certificate)
Meanwhile, Nagaland Chess Association has set up its Mokokchung District Chess Association (MDCA)  and also distributed 10 chess sets to (MDCA)  

 

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First ever free chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung district chess championship 2022 from 6th to 9th September, was organized  by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland Chess Association in collaboration with DEF Mokokchung at DEF School. 
Miss Aotula T Imechan IPS, SP Mokokchung declared the first ever chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung District Chess Championship 2022. she said India as a nation is also coming up with a lot of initiatives when it comes in the games of chess. In the recent times also India for the first time in the history of the country hosted the 44th FIDE (world) chess Olympiad in chennai mahabalipuram last month. It is an important step the nation also given importance to this game and am sure that students over here are still young to catch game of chess  at  an early stage that will be very powerful impact for the futu.
Welcome address and importance & benefits chess was given by  Mr. Mughaho Awomi, Chess Instructor, Youth Resources & Sports, Joint Secretary All India Chess Federation & Honorary Secretary Nagaland  Chess Association, National Instructor & National Arbiter.
He said that a most renowned chess players are good in studies. A healthy mind and a fit body contribute greatly in shaping the golden future of a child. Playing the game of chess on a regular basis right from the childhood improves the learning, thinking, analytical power and decision-making ability of the child. Chess is the game of tactics and strategy, which can be applicable with our daily life witn regards to how approach challenges. etc.

Results of the 1st Mokokchung District chess championship 2022 1. Champion - Mr. Parkash Burathoki; 1st runner up MR. Imoten, 2nd runner up Miss. Sentisangla were given cash prize, chess sets, Trophy + Certificate and 4th position to 14th position were given chess sets + certificate and 15th to 20th position were given cash prize + certificate  (All the participants were given certificate)
Meanwhile, Nagaland Chess Association has set up its Mokokchung District Chess Association (MDCA)  and also distributed 10 chess sets to (MDCA)  and 10 chess sets to unit school DEF, Mokokchung.



 

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First ever free chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung district chess championship 2022 from 6th to 9th September, was organized  by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland Chess Association in collaboration with DEF Mokokchung at
.DEF School 
Miss Aotula T Imechan IPS, SP Mokokchung declared the first ever chess coaching camp cum 1st Mokokchung District Chess Championship 2022. She said India as a nation is also coming up with a lot of initiatives when it comes in the games of chess. In the recent times also India for the first time in the history of the country hosted the 44th FIDE (world) chess Olympiad in chennai mahabalipuram last month. It is an important step the nation also given importance to this game and am sure that students over here are still young to catch game of chess  at  an early stage that will be very powerful impact for the future Welcome  address and importance & benefits chess was given by  Mr. Mughaho Awomi, Chess Instructor, Youth Resources & Sports, Joint Secretary All India Chess Federation & Honorary Secretary Nagaland  Chess Association, National Instructor & National Arbiter
He said that a most renowned chess players are good in studies. A healthy mind and a fit body contribute greatly in shaping the golden future of a child. Playing the game of chess on a regular basis right from the childhood improves the learning, thinking, analytical power and decision-making ability of the child. Chess is the game of tactics and strategy, which can be applicable with our daily life with regards to how approach challenges etc

Results of the 1st Mokokchung District chess championship 2022
Champion - Mr. Parkash Burathoki; 1st runner up Mr. Imoten; 2nd runner up Miss. Sentisangla were given cash prize, chess sets, Trophy + Certificate and 4th position to 14th position were given chess sets + certificate and 15th to 20th position were given cash prize + certificate  (All the participants were given certificate)
Meanwhile, Nagaland Chess Association has set up its Mokokchung District Chess Association  (MDCA) will be headed by President -Lanulemba Longchar and General Secretary-Akumyanger Lemtur  and also distributed 10 chess sets to (MDCA)  and 10 chess sets to unit school DEF, Mokokchung




 

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 The 1st Rapid Nagaland State Chess Championship 2021 concluded on October 23 and the prizes were distributed by Helie Rupreo, Former President NCA and retired Director, Agriculture Department, Nagaland.

Up to top ten position holders in the open category were given cash prizes along with certificates.

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In the Open Category, Melesai Dawhuo emerged as the Champion.

Salhuto Nyekha and Khrielie Sano were declared second and third winners respectively.

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The following are the winners in under-18 and under-14 year categories:  

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Under-18 Category:

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1st:     Asile R Hau of St John’s School, Kohima,

2nd:  Heudigwangbe Meru of Livingstone Foundation Intl. Dimapur,

3rd:   Muzivolu Veswu of Westside School Dimapur,

4th:   Intovi K Awomi of Holy Family Hr Sec School Kohima and

5tth:  Kaboto K Awomi of Holy Family Hr Sec School Kohima.

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Under-14 year Category:

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1st:    Pulonito Hesso of Coraggio School Kohima,

2nd: Setsuzo Phesa-o of Chandmari Higher Sc School Kohima,

3rd:  Jitihto Nyekha of Westside School Dimapur,

4th:  Cidibe Peter Mbung of Sainik School Punglwa Peren, and

5th:  Suipoi R Hau of St John’s School Kohima.

Chess In Schools

The All India Chess Federation has declared the result of AICF Chess in schools Trainers Training Program conducted in the month of March 2021. 

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The Following Trainers from Nagaland were declared Passed and were awarded Certificates.

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  Sourav Singh

 Akhilesh Singh

 Shabnam Singh

 Vekukho Soho

 Khoveto Vero

 S. Litingse Sangtam

 Bovito

 Nipeto Hesso

 Pikuto Chishi

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    Nagaland Chess Association Office and Website Inaugurated

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Former President and Retd. Director, Agriculture Department, Govt. of Nagaland, Shri. Hielie Rupreo inaugurated Nagaland Chess Association Office and Website on 3rd of July 2021 at Kohima.

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Rupreo expressed his optimism that NCA would be able to reach greater heights as well as function more efficiently with the establishment of its office and website. Rupreo also thanked all the pioneers of NCA, well-wishers and the present NCA officials led by Neiba Kronu -Minister for planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs- as its President for relentlessly working to promote Chess in Nagaland.

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The inauguration function was chaired by Vekukho Soho, Joint Secretary NCA. Nipeto Hesso and Topeni Hesso presented a special song and Inaugural prayer was said by Hokhepu Achumi, Asstt. Pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Kohima.

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A Warm-Up Tournament with 20 minutes time control was played after the Inaugural Function. Mughaho Awomi emerged as the winner, followed by Hielie Rupreo and Sukhavi Achumi.

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AICF Chess Trainers Program

The All India Chess Federation conducted Chess Trainers Program from 17th to 20th of March 2021. The program was aimed at providing necessary skills to Trainers and to enable them to teach Chess in Schools in order to promote Chess at the grassroot level.

 

The following Seventeen Chess Players from Nagaland Participated in the Program.

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S LITINGSE SANGTAM

TOIKHU AWOMI

BOVITO

KEVILEKHO

NIPETO HESSO

MENGISE HAIKAM

SOURAV SINGH

AKHILESH KUMAR SINGH

HUKA ZHIMOMI

MUGHATO K KIBA

SHABNAM SINGH

A MANGAIO

PIKUTO CHISHI

VEKUKHO SOHO

VIBEIZOLIE 

KHOVETO VERO

18th Nagaland Chess Championship 2021

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The Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) organized the 18th Nagaland State Chess Championship 2021 with an enhanced Total Prize money of Rs.20,6000 at The Heritage, Kohima, from 29th March 2021 to 1st April 2021.

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Neiba Kronu, Minister of Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, & Parliamentary Affairs and also President of NCA inaugurated the Tournament as well as graced the Valedictory function as the Presidential Guest.

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The champion in open category was awarded with Rs. 50,000 while second, third and fourth place winners received Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Rank 5 to 10 holders received Rs. 5000 each.

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The winners in the Under 18 and Under 14 categories were awarded with Rs. 10,000 (1st), Rs. 7,000 (2nd), Rs. 5000 (3rd), Rs 3000 (4th rank) and Rs. 2000 (5th Rank) each.

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 Following are the results:

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Under 14 Category

Champion: Jitihto Nyekha, Westside School Dimapur

2nd Position: Pulonito Hesso, Coraggio School Kohima

3rd Position: Shurhozhalie Sabastian Solo, St. Mary Cathedral Higher Secondary School Kohima

4th Position: Kereilhulie Nagi, Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School Kohima.

5th Position: Manas Sharma, Hope Academy School Dimapur

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Under-18 Category

Champion: Muzivolu Veswu, Westside School Dimapur

2nd Position: Kunvuto Awomi, Coraggio School Kohima

3rd Position: Mughakishe Awomi, Holy Family School, Kohima

4th position: Intovi Awomi, Holy Family School, Kohima

5th position: Kaboto Awomi, Holy Family School. Kohima

 

Open Category

Champion: Kevilekho Zumvu

2nd Position: Mughaho Awomi

3rd Position: Khrielie Sano

4th Position: Seyiekhrietuo Mere

5th Position: Salhuto Nyekha

6th Position: Akhrietuo Keseyie

7th Position: Hekugha Yepthomi

8th Position: Toivi Yeptho

9th Position: Pikuto Chishi

10th Position: Ketholelie Nisa

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Individual prizes

*Best Female Player: Shenikali Hesso, Coraggio School, Kohima (Rs. 5000)

*Best 60 years & above: Sede Nagi (Rs. 5000)

*Only Female Player in Open Category: Tsesam (Rs. 2000)

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