Queen’s Squad Chess Club Triumphs at Sri Lanka National Women’s Blitz Team Chess Championship 2024.
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Blitz Team Chess Championship 2024 saw a dominant performance by Queen’s Squad Chess Club, who claimed the title in an impressive fashion. The championship, held on November 17, 2024, at Sasthrananda Vidyalaya, Dehiwala, was organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. The winners received a prize fund of Rs 53,000, along with medals, certificates, and trophies.
The tournament featured 26 teams and followed a 7-round Swiss format, with a fast-paced time control of 3 minutes plus a 2-second increment per move. Queen’s Squad Chess Club showcased exceptional skill and consistency, emerging undefeated and securing the championship with a perfect score of 14 out of 14 match points.
Passed Pawn White Chess Club finished as the first runners-up, scoring 11 match points. The fight for the second runner-up position saw a tie at 10 match points between the two teams, with Maroons Chess Club edging out on tie-break criteria.
Best Board Prizes
The tournament recognized outstanding individual performances with best board prizes awarded to the following players:
Board 01: D G Jayandi Bimansa (Mayor Chess Club – Girls)
Board 02: WIM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana (Passed Pawn White Chess Club)
Board 03: WCM K M Dahamdi Sanudula (Queen’s Squad Chess Club)
Board 04: AFM A G Javindi Avarjana Akuratiya (Maroons Chess Club)
Board 05: AFM R M Dulinma Hemalni Rathnayake (Mayor Chess Club – Girls)
Winning Team Members
Queen’s Squad Chess Club (Champions)
- WCM K M Dahamdi Sanudula
- Gehansa Ranumi Dange
- H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis
- M Esandi Newansa
- J M Theruni V Jayasundara
Passed Pawn White Chess Club (First Runner-up)
- WIM S D Ranasinghe
- WIM Nelunika Methmani
- WIM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana
- WFM Dasuni Hansika Mendis
- H M H Janandani Abeysinghe
Maroons Chess Club (Second Runner-up)
- AFM A G Javindi Avarjana Akuratiya
- ACM A G Hansadie Aradhya Akuratiya
- Onara Sandithi Sahansa
- H Dilsadi Thathsara Fernando
- Chanudi Praharsha Jayasinghe
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Blitz Team Chess Championship 2024 was a thrilling display of rapid decision-making and precise execution. The event highlighted the depth of talent in women’s chess in Sri Lanka, with intense matches and remarkable individual achievements. The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka commended all participants for their sportsmanship and competitiveness, making the tournament a resounding success.
Congratulations to Queen’s Squad Chess Club for their outstanding victory, and to all teams for their participation and excellence in the championship.
