Dimapur, October 22 (MExN): The Sumi Chess Association Nagaland (SCAN) concluded its 10th Sumi Chess Championship 2022 at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on October 22.
In the semi final round, the two top-most players Itokhu and Toikhu settled for a draw. In the final round, Kughaho Kiho checkmated Toyivi Yeptho the forerunner and Itokhu Sumi defeated Vikiye Sheqi. “The most crucial point has to arrive when both Kughaho and Itokhu scored 6.5 in the final but eventually, Kughaho Kiho emerged as Champion by progressive point while the 1st Runner and second Runner up were won by Itokhu Sumi and Toikhu Awomi under Open Category,” stated a press release issued by the SCAN.
In the open category Tohuto Yeptho, Toyivi Yeptho and Akaho Achumi received the 4th, 5th and 6th position. In the U-14 category Hukato Jakhalu emerged as Champion while Jesse Chishi and Iloito Jakhalu won 1st and 2nd runner up award. All the top three winners from both categories received the cash prize along with Trophy and certificate.
SCAN also had an emergency general meeting after the Championship pertaining to its Silver Jubilee celebration in 2025. In the meeting, the house unanimously elected Dr Inaje Phuleshe as Jubilee Planning Board Convenor along with 14 others. The meeting was attended by former presidents and members of SCAN.
