Maroons Chess Club Wins Sri Lanka National Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024.
The Sri Lanka National Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024 concluded with a thrilling competition on November 16, 2024, at Sasthrananda Vidyalaya, Dehiwala. Organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, the event saw participation from 85 formidable teams, showcasing the best of rapid chess talent in the country. The federation offered a total prize fund of Rs 90,000, along with medals, certificates, and trophies for the top performers.
Maroons Chess Club Crowned Champions
The Maroons Chess Club dominated the championship, finishing with an impressive score of 13 out of 14 match points. Their consistent performance throughout the seven-round Swiss format event ensured a comprehensive victory. The Glory of Kings Chess Club followed closely, securing the first runner-up position with 12 match points. In a tightly contested battle for the second runner-up spot, five teams tied with 11 match points. However, Kandyan Lions Chess Club emerged ahead based on superior tie-breaks.
Best Board Prizes
The championship also recognized outstanding individual performances with best board prizes, awarded as follows:
Board 01: Kosala Sandeepa Chamikara Amarathunga (Mayor Chess Club)
Board 02: D R N K B Dehigama (Navy Team B)
Board 03: T H D Thisarindu Induwara (Stalwarts)
Board 04: AFM A A T Nethsara Dias (Floreat Chess Club)
Board 05: FM Isuru Alahakoon (Navy Team A)
Winning Team Members
The team rosters of the top three winning clubs are as follows:
Maroons Chess Club (Champions)
- Y Jayaweera
- T K Uyanhewage
- D M G S Dassanayake
- CM P K U M Jayasundara
- E D S Chandula
The Glory of Kings Chess Club (First Runner-up)
- Ovin Vidmal Gamage
- S Sivathanujan
- A A H M B Senarathne
- Mohamed Nabil Nazar
- Ayesh K Rajendra
Kandyan Lions Chess Club (Second Runner-up)
- Y R P M Ramanayaka
- Dhanushka Bandara
- K A P M Ariyawansa
- Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi
- A S Galagamaarachchi
The Sri Lanka National Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024 was a resounding success, showcasing the strength and depth of chess talent in Sri Lanka. The event, marked by high-level competition and sportsmanship, highlighted the growing popularity of rapid chess in the country. Congratulations to the Maroons Chess Club for their outstanding victory, and to all participants for making the event a memorable one.
The awards ceremony was graced by key officials of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, who commended the players for their skill and dedication.
