Sri Lanka Inter-University Chess Championship 2024: Triumphs for the University of Moratuwa and the University of Peradeniya.
The Sri Lanka Inter-University Chess Championship 2024 concluded with the University of Moratuwa claiming victory in the men’s championship and the University of Peradeniya emerging as champions in the women’s championship. The prestigious event took place from 6th to 8th December 2024 at the University of Visual & Performing Arts, Colombo.
Organized as separate men’s and women’s championships, the tournament followed a five-round Swiss format with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move.
The men’s championship witnessed intense competition among 16 teams. The University of Moratuwa displayed remarkable consistency, finishing the tournament undefeated with a perfect score of 10/10 match points. The University of Peradeniya secured the first runners-up position with 8/10 match points. Two teams—University of Kelaniya and University of Jaffna—tied for the second runners-up position with 7/10 match points. Using game points as the tiebreaker, the University of Kelaniya claimed the second runners-up spot, while the University of Jaffna finished in fourth place.
The women’s championship also featured 16 teams, showcasing fierce competition. The University of Peradeniya clinched the title with 9/10 match points, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Two teams tied for the runners-up position with 8/10 match points. Based on game points as the tiebreaker, the University of Kelaniya emerged as the first runners-up, while the University of Moratuwa secured the second runners-up position.
The success of these universities was attributed to the dedication and skill of their players, highlighting the synergy between academic excellence and extracurricular prowess.
Congratulations to all the participants, especially the winning teams, for their outstanding performances. Their achievements underscore the growing prominence of chess within Sri Lankan academia.
Members of Winning teams
Sri Lanka Inter-University Chess Championship 2024 (Men)
University of Moratuwa
- AIM R K T Dissanayake
- A K I Alwis
- N P G Sithija Lahiru
- S S Gayashan De Silva
- IM G M H Thilakarathne
- Raguparan Ilampoornan
- G W D M Dabarera
- Himsara Kodithuwakku
University of Peradeniya
- W M Daham Nethsara
- D M G S Dassanayake
- W M G L A Weerasinghe
- FM Piyumantha, M Sasith Nipun
- Yasas Savinda
- W.A. Hansana Malhara
- Pramod Dimuthu Uduwala
- Kethaka Palipana
University of Kelaniya
- Anusara I.H. Movindu
- Himash Shanuka
- K Y Sasmitha Upananda
- W A G Menaka
- C U Hettiarachchi
- I M A Visura
- L A Thisal Chamod Liyanarachchi
- Adeesha Abeydeera
Sri Lanka Inter-University Chess Championship 2024 (Women’s)
University of Peradeniya
- Yasasirini Pabasara Thuduwage
- Manuli Ysara Karunarathne
- Dilmi Udaransi Jayawardane
- Dilara Sesadi Wellage
- Chamodya Yapa Bandara
- Tharindi Ruwangana Jayamanna
- Asani Sankalpana Weerasinghe
- K Shagiththiah
University of Kelaniya
- Dileka Wijesiri
- Sanduni Herath
- H K T Dewnethmie Dahampriya
- A M J Gunarathne
- WCM T H D Niklesha Tharushi
- J K Weerasinghe
- J P S S Jayaratne
- Medhavi Pinsara
University of Moratuwa
- W A Sachini Hansika Jayathilaka
- D Piyumali Karunathilaka
- Pasindi Imethya Palihakkara
- WCM G P Y Wijesuriya
- Naduni Rashmitha Peththanayake
- Anuki Pasqual
- Sudhara T P Gallage
- K M Sohanee Divyana Jayasundara
