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The Old Boys Chess Association of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda is organizing the Dhamso International Chess Festival 2023, an internationally rated open chess tournament for the tenth time in collaboration with the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and FIDE, with a total prize of nearly LKR 1.4 Million in cash awards. DICF Player of the Year will be awarded LKR 150,000. The event will be played according to the Swiss League system of ten rounds from 26th to 30th May 2023.

10th Dhamso International Chess Festival will take place from 26th to 30th May 2023

The festival will be held at Hotel Lavanga Resort & Spa which is located in one of the most popular tourist cities, Hikkaduwa. This year Dhamso organizing team is taking every effort to organize the event at a superior level. There are plenty of events for all. Apart from the Classical rated tournament, there are international rated Blitz event, Rapid event for the parents, crazy tournament and workshops for trainers, arbiters an parents are a few events included in the festival.

Accommodation And Transport

Foreign Players with more than a 2300 ELO rating will be provided transportation from the airport to the venue and return, accommodation with three meals (Air Conditioned Double Sharing) on a full board basis.

Foreign players with more than 2000 ELO ratings will be provided with transportation from the airport to the venue and return & accommodation only. (Air Conditioned Room Only Double Sharing)

All other foreign players must bear their own expenses, we will be glad to assist on requests.

Travel Grant

GMs and IMs having over 2300 ELO & WGMs and WIMs having over 2000 ELO will be given a travel grant of $100.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite you all to be a part of the event and feel the hospitality of the 10th Dhamso International Chess Festival 2023.

The classical rated tournament will take place from 26th to 30th May 2023. There is a Blitz rated event on Saturday 27th May 2023.

Festival schedule

Special program schedule

The total cash prize fund is LKR 1.4 Million for thefestival. (1 =LKR 3.92)

Prizes for the Classical Rating event

Prizes for the Blitz Rating event

Prizes for the Complimentary event

Entry is free for the following titled players - GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM andWFM, and also for players rated above 2000. For others, checkout the image below:

Entry fee structure for the festival

Please read the payment details carefully

Check out the image below for contact details

Contact persons for the festival

Rules and Regulations

Visitour calendar here to download the tournament circular.

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Louis Giarrusso. PHOTO: Frank DelBonis

The Louis Giarrusso Centennial Celebration Cup is taking place on Saturday, May 13, two days after veteran chess player, WW II veteran, and Cranston resident Louis Giarrussos 100th birthday.

Event organizer Frank DelBonis with the Ocean State Chess Association told GoLocal that Giarrusso had tried to dissuade organizers from scheduling the tournament for him at New England Tech in East Greenwich.

I dont think anyone has played at this age in registered tournaments, said DelBonis. He would never do something like this, but I said Lou, everyone wants to do it for you.

DelBonis said Giarrusso plays regularly weekly Mondays in Warwick, Tuesdays in East Providence, and Thursdays in Cranston.

"He's truly beloved by everyone. He's just a sweet, kind, and nice person," said DelBonis.

And Giarrusso? He is still driving to each location weekly for his chess engagements.

Its true, confirmed Giarrusso, when reached by GoLocal.

The self-effacing Giarrusso, when asked if he thought he might win the tournament named in his honor, shot down the idea.

Im just the average player, he said.

But DelBonis refuted his claim.

How often do you see something like this playing competitive chess at 100? said DelBonis. Hes as tough as they come.

DelBonis said the non-profit chess organization that he spearheads as a volunteer has seen a huge uptick in interest in chess.

Between [the show] The Queens Gambit, and the pandemic, weve seen a huge increase in numbers, said DelBonis.

To learn more about how to get involved and play in the upcoming event, go here.

New England Tech donated the use of the space for the tournament, which will return 90% of entry fees as prizes.

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The Wesleyan University Philippines (WUP) Chess Knights emerged victorious

By Marlon BernardinoPhilBoxing.comSun, 07 May 2023

MANILA---The Wesleyan University Philippines (WUP) Chess Knights emerged victorious by placing first in the team category for both Chess Men and Women in the recently concluded Regional Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) held last May 2-6, 2023 in Columban College, Inc., Barretto Campus in Olongapo City.The 1st and second runner-ups for the team competitions are the Columban College and Guaga National Colleges (GNC) for both men and women, respectively.

The members of WUP Champion Team, coached by Dr. Gener Subia, are Era Bauto (CAS), King-Wilfred Silverio (COED), Joshua Navarro (CBA), Crisjohn Paolo Vilar (CECT) for men and Christine Mae Gamboa (CBA), Micah Serrano (CBA), Queen Juliet Besa(CONAMS), Sheena Princess Bon (CECT) for women. They will represent Region 3 in the National PRISAA on July 2023 in Zamboanga City together with selected strong players from Meycauayan College (Rhen Cristobal & Arvie Aguilar), Columban College (Camille Anne Pasiderio and Megan Lopez), Guaga National Colleges (Franchezka Paule) and from WUP high school (Frenz Jeremy Ramos).

The WUP Chess Knights are extremely grateful to the Wesleyan Management, heads, faculty, staff, students, alumni and most especially to their Sports Director, Dr. Henry Cocoly Nacpil and their respective deans, Dr. Marietta Agustin (CAS), Engr. Yolanda Claudio (CECT), Dr. Juan Jerome Malaca (CBA), Prof. Rodolfo Reyes II (COEd), Dr. Ivan Uy & Prof. Judiliza Velayo (CONAMS).

Mr. Jeral Reyes acted as the technical official while NA Francisco Gabriel Prevandos served as the chief arbiter in this Regional Chess Tournament managed by Dr. Reymille Zamora.-Marlon Bernardino-

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Chennai Super Kings' Sri Lankan duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana play chess | Photo: @ChennaiIPL

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The fans couldn't believe how they were playing the game with King out and a simple post of two countrymen playing a game has gone viral. The fans couldn't stop laughing seeing the major blunder. One of the fans wrote, "What is the king doing outside the chessboard?" Another said, "How are they even playing chess without King?"

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The Sri Lankan duo has been at the forefront of CSK's resurgence with the ball in the last few games after the Men in Yellow made a poor start to the 2023 edition of the IPL. After being available, both Theekshana and Pathirana have been crucial to their side's chances with the ball. While Theekshana has been a touch expensive for his 7 wickets, Pathirana has bowled some quiet overs in crunch situations and has also taken crucial wickets.

The Super Kings haven't won a game in their last three encounters as they lost to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings and their last match against the Lucknow Super Giants was washed out due to rain. With just four matches remaining, CSK need to win at least three of them to ensure qualification and Saturday will provide them an opportunity, not just to get those two points but also to do a double on the Mumbai Indians.

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The Washington Commanders' 2023 NFL Draft selections have caught many people's eyes, with some criticizing the direction Ron Rivera went down.

In a tweet from NBC Washingtons Insider JP Finlay, who had been speaking to Eric Nathan from Barstool Sports, it left no doubt how many felt the Washington Commanders approached their 2023 NFL Draft selections.

"We drafted like a team that is a perennial super bowl team that just had to fill out the depth chart...Maybe that's a good thing, maybe its a bad thing. I didn't hate it but I understand people that look at it and go, 'what is this?'"

The Commanders' 2023 draft selections garnered a lot of different grades from different people. For example, The Ringer's Danny Kelly gave Washington a B+ for their choices.

While on the other hand, Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald gave them a whopping D+ for their efforts.

While the grades may differ, it does not change the fact of who they selected and when the prospects were taken within the given draft. But when looking at the choices collectively, did they just fill out the depth chart or move the needle?

To answer the question, it is somewhere in between.

When you look at the first-round pick of Emmanuel Forbes, it makes sense. During the 2022 season, the Commanders ranked 26th in the league in total takeaways with 18 and they were ranked 28th in interceptions (9).

Forbes was a ballhawk at Mississippi State, attaining 14 interceptions throughout his collegiate career. He has the ability to be a factor when the ball is in the air.

However, when comparing the body of work of Forbes and Christian Gonzalez of Oregon, the latter was the better athlete, the more complete cornerback between the two, and a Day 1 starter.

So, when the New England Patriots drafted him immediately after the Commanders, it felt like a gotcha moment. However, only time will tell on that matter.

Their offensive line selections of Arkansas's Ricky Stromberg in the third round and Utah's Braeden Daniels in the fourth round felt like depth picks, which is fine.

The Commanders have struggled across their protection for multiple years, so depth was necessary. But not addressing the tight end position in a draft where the pool was deep raised more than a few eyebrows.

Logan Thomas will be 32 years old once the 2023 NFL season starts and has not had a productive season since 2020. Though in 2021, he only played six games due to injuries.

This year would have been a good one to upgrade the position. But again, time will tell as to whether ot ot this was the correct call.

Speaking of skill positions, head coach Ron Rivera did not need to select another running back in this draft. Especially considering that Kentuckys Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a power runner.

The Commanders' backfield is already loaded with running backs in the form of Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr. Recently released J.D. McKissic was a pass catcher, but I do not see Rodriguez taking this role, which leaves one to scratch their head on the selection.

The fifth-round selection of Clemsons K.J. Henry was a valid pick. He was seen as a sleeper choice and considering the Shaka Toney suspension, it made sense for the team to potentially replace him.

On numerous occasions, Rivera has gone on record saying he "feels confident" about the roster. Yet outside of the 2020 campaign, has not been able to get this team to the playoffs in consecutive seasons.

Teams like the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles made moves to further build on their playoff rosters, such as trading up for Georgias Jalen Carter and moving up for promising tight end Dalton Kincaid.

Although the glaring difference between those teams and the Commanders is that they have their franchise quarterback. Something else they did not address during the draft.

The jury is still out on quarterback Sam Howell, but there is a lot to be said about the team going into the new season.

Is Rivera playing chess or checkers? We'll find out next season.

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