State Chess Challenger 2016 concludes

Kohima, May 27 (MExN): The four day long 15th Nagaland State Chess Challenger 2016 concluded on Thursday here at Red Cross Society Conference Hall.  

Sukhavi Achumi, Tokuho Awomi and Hekugha Heka Yeptho were declared 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively under open category while Nipeto Hesso, Sedevituo Rio and Kunvuto Awomi were declared 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Under-16 category of the tournament held under the aegis of Nagaland Chess Association (NCA).   Altogether 45 players from Kohima, Dimapur, Zunheboto and Phek joined the tournament.   Meanwhile, top three winners including other 13 players of open category- Neikehiezo Zinyu, Visanyuzo Kuotsu, Toikhu Awomi, Vekukho Soho, Ketholelie Nisa, Setso Peseyie, Sede Nagi, Y. Vizheto Shohe, Viseyie Yano, Denis Angami, Bovito Yeputho, Helie Rupreo and Toivi Yeps qualified for Nagaland State Premier “A” Chess Championship, to be held from June 14 to 17 in Kohima.