Guest of honour Helie Rupreo and NCA officials with winners of 41st Nagaland State 'A' Chess Championship 2014 in Kohima on April 17. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | April 17
Kohima | April 17
Mughaho Awomi today emerged the champion of the 41st Nagaland State ‘A’ Chess Championship 2014, which concluded here this evening under the aegis of Nagaland Chess Association (NCA). Kevilekho Zumvu, Melesai Dawhuo and Kughaho Kiho stood 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
Helie Rüpreo, former president NCA graced the occasion as the guest of honour and gave away prize to the winners. Speaking on the occasion, he said the game of chess gives analytical ability, decision making, concentration, planning and thinking strategy.
He stated that the NCA is intending to organize a separate chess tournament for youngsters during school holidays. He also called upon the gathering to promote peace and harmony and create conducive atmosphere to live in.
Declaring the results, NCA vice president and arbiter P. Khezhie said that so far the state has 15 Elo rating prayers with Mughaho Awomi on the top list with two times champion in the international level.
Meanwhile, four top players Mughaho Awomi, Kevilekho Zumvu, Melesai Dawhuo and Kughaho Kiho will represent the state at the forthcoming National ‘B’ Chess Championship in Himachal Pradesh in May this year.
The prize money for 41st edition of Nagaland State ‘A’ Chess Championship was sponsored by Peter Kuotsu, president NPF Northern Angami II A/C.
Earlier, NCA general secretary Denis Angami delivered the welcome address while vote of thanks was proposed by NCA joint secretary Mengise Haikam.
