St Agnes wins Overall

St Agnes Girls receiving overall prize

Runner Up Prize to Sharada Vidyalaya

Shivu N V of MRPL School receiving his trophy from Sri Rama Murthy, GM, Corporation Bank

Prajna D'souza of St Theresa's receiving her award

Biggest ever State level chess event of D.K District 'State Level Children Chess Fest-2007' organised by Lourdes Central School, Mangalore in association with Derik's Chess School concluded today.Chief guest Sri Rama Murthy, General Manager, Corporation Bank distributed prizes to the winners. Rev.Fr. J P Tauro, Manager,LCS; Mrs.Grace Noronha, Principal,LCS; Prasanna Rao, Chief Arbiter; Veerendra Alva, Convener; Pratham Bhandary, President, PTEC were also present on the occasion. The overall prize for the best participating school was bagged by St.Agnes English Pry School. Sharada Vidyalaya was awarded runner up. More than 220 participants from across the State had taken part in this unique event. The festivities were sponsored by Karnataka Bank and Corporation Bank.

Overall Winner

First: St Agnes Eng Pry, M'lore

Second:Sharada Vidyalaya, M'lore

Under 7 Final Placing:

Rahul Peter

1 Rahul peter, Presidency, M'lore 7 - 30.5
2 Leander D, Holy family, Surathkal 6 - 24.5
3 sharan rao, St.Theresa, M'lore 5 - 33.0
4 Pranav N Rao, Jnanadeepa, Shimoga 4.5- 27.5 Promising Talent
5 Rohan Kini, 4.5 27.0 Promising Talent- LCS

Under 7 Girls:

Anvitha R

1 Anvitha R, Sharada Vidyalaya, M'lore 3- 23.0
2 Shruthi M, L.C.S , M'lore 2.5-19.5

Under 9 Girls

Andrea D'souza

1 Andrea D'souza, St Agnes, M'lore 7 - 28.0
2 Ankitha R, Sharada Vidyalaya, M'lore 6- 28.0
3 Vridhika Shetty Govt Pry,Chrkadi 5- 28.0
4 Prerana Rai 4- 27.0 Promising Talent- LCS

Under 9

Anantharama R U

1 Anantharama R U,Sharada Vidyalaya, M'lore 7 - 29.0
2 Vivek Raj, Hassan 6- 31.5
3 Shabdik varma, SDM Ujire 5 - 33.0
4 Nihal pereira, St Theresa, M'lore 5- 27.5 Promising Talent
Pranav Jain, 4 - 32.0 Promising Talent -LCS

Under 11 Girls:
1 Chrisel Pais, Ladyhill Eng Pry, M'lore 6- 28.5
2 Mahima K, St Agnes, M'lore5. 5 - 24.5
3 Christina, St Agnes, M'lore 5 - 29.5
4 Ramya G Pai, Canara Pry, M'lore 4.5- 29.0 Promising Talent
Rhea Thomas, 4 - 20.0 Promising Talent- LCS

Under 11 :

Aneesh Charith

1 Aneesh Charith, SVS, Bantwal 6.5- 35.0
2 Shalon pais, St Agnes,M'lore 6- 27.5
3 Prem Appacchu, Sharada Vidyalaya 5.5-30.5
4 Rithvik, Sahyadri, Thirthahalli 5.5 -26.5 Promising Talent
5 Adarsh K S, Jaycees, Shringeri 5- 31.0 Promising Talent
Raghutej, 4-25.0 Promising Talent- LCS

Under 13 Girls:

Lenita Mathias (2nd from left)

1 Lenita M St Agnes, M'lore 6.5 - 28.0
2 Vanessa dsouza,St Agnes, M'lore 6.5 - 27.5
3 Seema m crasta,SVS Bantwal 4 - 28.0
4 raksha k, Milagres, Kallianpur 4 - 25.0 Promising Talent

Under 13

Nihal Manjunath

1 Nihal Manjunath, LCS, M'lore 7 - 28.0
2 Megharaj, Milagres, Kallianpur 5.5-30.0
3 Ashray VK, Sharada Vidyalaya, m'lore 5.5-30.0
4 Ashish acharya, St Victors, Puttur 5.5-24.0 Promising Talent
5 Yashas, 5-33.5 Promising Talent- LCS
6 Karthik hebbar, SDM, Ujire 5-32.0 Promising Talent

Under 15 Girls

Prajna D'silva

1 Prajna, St.Theresa, M'lore 6 - 27.0
2 Riola, SVS, Bantwal 6 - 26.0
3 Sahana M, SDM, Ujire 5 - 25.5
4 Shefali, SDM, Ujire 5 - 24.5 Promising Talent
Anvitha J, 3 - 23.0 Promising Talent-LCS

Under 15

SHIVU N V

1 N V Shivu, MRPL, M'lore 6.5 - 28.0
2 Pratheek, Canara Dongarakery, M'lore 5.5- 30.0
3 Vighnesh, SVs Bantwal 5.5- 29.5
4 Akash Acharya,Vivekananda Puttur 5 -32.5 Promising Talent
5 Manoj Shetty, VKR Acharya,Coondapur 5 -26.5 Promising Talent

1st Day's Report:

Two day 'State level Children Chess Fest-2007' being organised by Lourdes Central School in association with Derik's Chess School at Auditorium, L.C.S, Mangalore witnessed record participation of more than two hundred players across the State. Players from Chitradurga, Hassan, Shimoga, Udupi, D.K and many more are taking part in this prestigious event. Good number of participation witnessed from many rural parts of the coastal belt signifying the way this game has popularised among kids.

The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Sri. M.V.C.S Karanth, D.G.M, Karnataka Bank Ltd by lighting the lamp. He also played a symbolic move which was replied by Master. Nihal Manjunath, L.C.S. Sri. K.S.Kamath, C.A; Rev.Fr.J.P Tauro; Prasanna Rao, Chief Arbiter; Mrs.Grace Noronha, Principal,L.C.S; Mrs.Vimala Moteiro, Secretary, P.T.E.C; Sri. Edward Louis, Ex.President, P.T.E.C and Sri Veerendra Alva, Convener were also present on the dais.

Rapid Chess tournament is being conducted in 10 categories.

Leaders after 4 rounds( 3 more to go):

Under 7 - Rahul Peter and Sharan Rao with 4 points each, both from M'lore

Under 9 - Vivek Raj (Hassan), Anantharam R U(M'lore) with 4 points each

Under 9 Girls- Andrea D'souza( M'lore) 4 Points

Under 11- Aneesh Charith(Bantwal) 4 points

Under 11 Girls- Chrisel Pais( M'lore) 4 points

Under 13- Nihal Manjunath, Ashray YK with 4 points each, both from M'lore

Under 13 Girls- Vanessa D'souza, Lenita Mathais with 3.5 points each, both from M'lore

Under 15- Shivu N V(m'lore), Pratheek, Siddanth(Puttur), Vighnesh (Bantwal) with 3.5 points each

Under 15 Girls: Riola D'souza(Bantwal) 4 points

3 more rounds will be played tomorrow. Prizes will be distributed by Sri Rama Murthy, General Manager, Corporation Bank.
Inaugural Address Sri MVCS Karanth, DGM, Karnataka Bank
Address by Guest of honour Rtn. K.S Kamath, C.A elating the audience.
Presidential address by Rev.Fr. J P Tauro, Manager, L.C.S
Shalon & Prem in intense fight. Game ended with agreed draw.