DERIK'S CHESS SCHOOL

Interview of CAI National Women Champion Vanessa D'souza

2010-11-30T03:51:00.000-08:00

Vanessa 1st CAI National Women Champion, more medals in age groups by Karnataka girls

2010-11-24T22:27:00.000-08:00

Derik’s Chess School talent Vanessa D’souza has become the champion in the 1st CAI (Chess Association of India) National Women Chess championship held at Palakkad, Kerala from 18th to 21st November 2010 organised by Palakkad District Chess Association on behalf of Kerala Chess Association under the aegis of CAI. The event carried total prize fund of 3 lakh.

Vanessa scored unbeaten 7 points in as many rounds to win the Gold and cash prize of Rs.20,000/-. She is selected to represent CAI in an International event in the year 2011.

Vanessa is studying in St Agnes Girls High School.

Other prominent performances by DCS talents:

In Under 14 Girls category, Mahima Khandige scored unbeaten 5 points in 7 rounds with 3 wins and 4 draws to secure Runner Up (Silver). Sanchitha Kamath stood 2nd Runner Up (Bronze) in the same category with 5 points.

Mahima and Sanchitha are studying in St Agnes Girls High School.

In Under 12 category, Sanskrithi Rao (BGS Education Centre, Kavoor) secured Runner Up (silver).

In Under 10 category, Reesha Shenoy (Carmel English Medium) secured Runner Up (Silver). In the same category, Adithi B Rao (Sharada Vidyalaya) secured 4th place and Ashwija Bharanya stood 5th place.

Under 7 Boys & Girls Chess Tournament

2009-10-18T03:08:00.000-07:00

Under 7 Boys & Girls Chess Tournament

DCS will host Under 7 Boys and Girls Chess Tournament on Monday- 19th October 2009.

Rounds: 5 Rounds.

Time Control: 45 minutes each.

Reporting Time: 9.30 a.m.

Categories: Boys, Girls.

Eligibility: Born on or after 01/01/2002

For details contact: Tel 0824 42772373

Email info@chessschool.in

Interesting Sacrifice in Opening

2009-10-14T00:31:00.001-07:00

To read click here.

NIHAL WINS DCS CLOSED CIRCUIT RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT

2009-09-28T06:29:00.000-07:00

For results and standings click here

A miniature game in Kings Indian Attack

2009-09-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

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Canara College wins Mangalore University Chess Championship

2009-09-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTVdoonX0M

Congratulations.

DASARA SPECIAL CHESS COACHING CAMPS

2009-09-21T07:36:00.000-07:00

1) Beginners Level Coaching Camp from 22^nd September to 1^st October 2009:

Eligibility: For Children between age of 6 to 10 only.

Timing: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon..

2) Intermediate Level Coaching Camp from 22^nd September to 1^st October 2009:

for Intermediate Group and Advanced Beginners Group.

(DCS Level 2 & 3)

Eligibility: For Children having attended formal training previously.

Timing: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon.

SPECIAL COACHING CAMP ONLY FOR BELOW 7 CHILDREN FROM 21^ST SEPTEMBER TO 4^TH OCTOBER 2009:

for Under 7 Children. Must be a Regular Batch student.

Eligibility: Born on or after 01/01/2002

Timing: 3.00p.m. to 5.00p.m.

Contact details:

Tel: 0824 4277273 Email: dcs.chess@gmail.com

DCS talent Vanessa D'souza wins Runner Up in State Women Chess Championship

2009-09-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

DCS talent Vanessa D'souza has secured Runner Up place in the State Women Chess Championship 2009 held in Bangalore organised by United Karnataka Chess Association from 28th to 30th August 2009.

She scored 4 points in 5 round with 13 tiebreak points which placed her in second position ahead of Rekha Sagar who also scored 4 points. Rekha and defending champion and another Mangalore talent Manasa had to be content for 3rd and 4th place respectively. K Shruthi of Shimoga bagged title. Another DCS prodigy Andrea D'souza secured 5th position and narrowly missed the national berth.

Vanessa will represent Karnataka in the Upcoming National Challengers Womens Championship to be held in Nagpur from September 7th to 15th, 2009.

Asian Youth Chess Final report: Vanessa 6th, Nihal 8th

2009-08-08T08:18:00.001-07:00

Asian Youth Chess: DCS Report

2009-08-06T01:27:00.001-07:00

In Under 14 Girls, Vanessa D'souza scored a win over 2nd seeded Atabayeva Gozel of Turkmenistan. So far she has made a strong come back with 3 wins in a row.

In Under 14 Boys, Nihal manjunath lost to FM Vuong Trung Hieuof Vietnam.

Asian Youth DCS report:

2009-08-05T22:46:00.000-07:00

In Under 14 Boys, Nihal manjunath lost his 3rd round game against Igambergenov Alibek of Kazakstan. It was surprising to see both players overlooking a mistake in the opening. Igambergenov played a blunder which would cost him a piece, Nihal just overlooked and the game went on for further middle game battle. However Nihal secured draw against Vietnam's Pham Hoai Naam in 4th round and scored a win in a miniature game against Munasinghe of Srilanka in 5th Round. In 5th Round, he played rook sacrifice which demolished all possible defences of the opponent.

In Under 14 Girls, Vanessa lost to Premnath Dinushki in 3rd Round. However she bounced back strongly by notching wins in 4th and 5th round against WCM Nguyen Ngoc Thuy Trang of Vietnam and Kahramonova Mohinur of Uzbekstan.

SKDCA detrimental to growth of chess

2009-08-03T22:46:00.000-07:00

We had recently conducted Press Conference to share the pride moments of our chess talents being selected for "Asian Youth Chess Championship-2009" to be held in August in New Delhi. Players securing Top 3 berths in the various age group National Championships are normally selected to represent India in the Asian Youth Chess Championship. This time, since the event is in India, AICF can field one additional player as host entry. Nihal Manjunath ( 3rd place in National u-13), Manasa K (3rd place in National U-17 Girls) and Vanessa D'souza (5th place in Natioanl U-13 Girls) are the Dakshina Kannada players within the selction bracket.

It is a very proud moment for our coastal belt. Although Anantharam R U (7th place in National U-9), Viani d'cunha (9th place in National U-13), Gahan M.G (9th place in National U-15) have narrowly missed the selection, its is for the first time 3 players have come in Selection from our District.

It is at this juncture, South Kanara District Chess Association has issued press releases, stating the selection of two players merely as donor entries is misleading the media and it mirrors their hypocrisy. This step-motherly attitude of the association is poisonous for the growth of chess.

Being the official association..... they have failed to conduct events for the grass root level. SKDCA also has failed to support the needy players like Vanessa who is selected to represent India in Asian Youth. The whole organization has been functioning like a pocket organization. It is just being a bad example of how the sports organizations can turn into if few vested interested parents take over the administration.

Asian Youth Chess Rd 2- DCS Report

2009-08-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

In Boys Under 14 Nihal Manjunath had a walk over against Vuong Trung Hieu of Vietnam. He takes up his tally to 1.5 points in 2 rounds.

In Under 14 Girls, Vanessa failed to retain initiative and lost to WFM Khademalsharieh Sarasadat of Iran. Vanessa has scored 1 point in 2 rounds.

4th August i.e tomorrow only one round is scheduled.

Asian Youth Chess- Vanessa wins, Nihal holds Sahoo

2009-08-03T02:25:00.000-07:00

In the on going Asian Youth Chess Championship at Delhi, Vanessa D'souza of India kick started her campaign with win over Sydykova Myrzagyl of Kyrgyzstan in Under 14 girls category.

In Boys Under 14, Nihal Manjunath of India upstaged an upset by holding 2nd seeded Utkal Ranjan Sahoo for draw.

2nd Round also will be played today.

Links for Viewers are given in indianchessfed.org

delhichess.com

All The Best

2009-08-02T07:10:00.000-07:00

DCS Chess fraternity wishes All The Best to Nihal Manjunath in Under 14 Boys in Asian Youth Chess Championship and Vanessa D'souza in Under 14 Girls in Asian Youth Chess Championship. Go for it...

DCS talents Nihal, Vanessa for Asian Youth Chess

2009-08-02T05:53:00.000-07:00

DCS prodigies Nihal Manjunath and Vanessa D’souza are among the selected by the All India Chess Federation to represent India in the “Asian Youth Chess Championship 2009” being organized by All India Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation from 2^nd to 9^th August 2009 at New Delhi.

Nihal will take part in the Under 14 Boys category and Vanessa will participate in the Under 14 Girls category. Both of their performance in the National Under 13 Chess Championship held in 2008 at Vellore where Nihal stood 3^rd and Vanessa secured 5^th has won them the selection for Asian Youth.

Nihal is studying in 10^th standard in Lourdes Central School and son of Dr.Manjunath and Dr. Veena Manjunath. Apart from National Bronze, he has also won Silver Medal in Asian School Chess, State Under 13 title, has led Lourdes Central School team which won National CBSE Championship and many more laurels.

Vanessa is studying in 9^th standard in St Agnes Girls High School and daughter of Victor D’souza and Avith D’souza. Vanessa has also won many State Championship titles and Gold and Bronze Medals in National School Games. Her younger sister Andrea D’souza is also well known chess prodigy who has won many laurels for the institute.

DCS ARCHIVES: DCS talents excel in State Championshipship

2009-08-02T05:36:00.000-07:00

DCS talents have performed well in the recent held State Under 11 and 9 Boys and Girls Chess Championships and have brought laurels to the city. In State Under 11 Boys and Girls Chess Championship held in Bangalore from 5th to 7th June 2009 organised by United Karnataka Chess Association, DCS prodigy Pangal Gopalakrishna Nayak secured Runner Up by scoring 7.5 points in 9 rounds.

Another DCS talent Andrea D'souza scored 5.5 points in 7 rounds and was placed Runner Up in Girls category. Both have qualified to represent Karnataka in the upcoming National Under 11 Chess Championship to be held in Shimoga from 9th to 18th July 2009.

DCS ARCHIVES: DCS Chess Prodigy Sharan Rao wins State Under 9 Chess Championship

2009-08-02T05:29:00.000-07:00

DCS Chess prodigy and also former State Under 7 Champion Sharan Rao has expectedly won the title in the State under 9 chess championship organized by Udupi District Chess Association under the auspices of United Karnataka Chess Association organised at Sri Siddivinayaka Residential School, Hattiangadi from 15th to 17th May 2009. Top seeded Sharan Rao secured first with unbeaten score of 6.5 points with 6 wins and a draw in 7 rounds.

Another DCS talent Swathi Bhat K M won the ruuner up place in Under 9 Girls chess championship. She scored 5 points in 7 rounds and her higher progressive points helped her to secure 2nd place.

Both the players will represent Karnataka in the National Under 9 Chess Championship to be held in Chennai during June.

Sharan Rao is studying in 4th standard in St Theresa Convent School. He is son of Shubhananda Rao and Jyothi Rao.

Swathi Bhat is studying in 3rd standard in Ladyhill English primary School. She is daughter of Dr Mari Bhat and Preethi Bhat.

DCS talents Rajath Rao(Sharada Vidyalaya) and Daniel Marc D'souza(Presidency School) and Nikhilesh Holla(St Aloysius) also delivered impressive performances.

DCS ARCHIVES: Nihal Manjunath wins Inter District Open Rapid Chess Tournament

2009-08-02T05:10:00.000-07:00

Nihal Manjunath has won the Inter District Open Rapid Chess Tournament organised by Derik's Chess School on 31st May 2009 at Lourdes High School Hall, Mangalore. Nihal scored unbeaten 5.5 points in 6 rounds to claim the honour.

The tournament witnessed particpation of more than 140 players from D.K, udupi, Kasargod, Chikkmagalur and Hassan.

The event was inaugurated by young entrepreneur Amith Pinto with a symbolic move. State Under 9 champion Sharan Rao played the answer move. Smt.Preethi Pinto; Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS and Rathnavarama Bunnu, Advocate were also present on the dais.

In the valedictory ceremony, prizes wew distributed by chess promoter Srinivas Nayak Indaje; Azfar Razak, Treasurer, JDS Mangalore South; Radhesh Shenoy, Chartered Accountant; Rathnavarma Bunnu, Advocate. Deric Pinto and Prasanna Rao, Administrators, DCS were also present on the dais.

National Arbiter Prasanna Rao was the Tournament Director. He was assisted by Umanath Kaup, Vijayaraj, Sabitha, Suma Shetty and Karunakar Shetty.

Final Standings of Inter District Open Rapid Chess Tournament

(Placing, Name, place, Points in 6 rounds, Progressive score)

Open category

1 Nihal Manjunath, Lourdes Central School 5.5 - 20.5
2 Ganesh Kumar, Canara College 5-17.0
3 Anantharam R U, Sharada Vidyalaya 4-16.0
4 Vishwas Saralaya, Udupi 4-16.0
5 Prakash V Rao, Mangalore 4-16.0

Open- Womens'
1 Vanessa D'souza, St Agnes High School 4.5-15.5
2 Andrea D'souza, St Agnes Pry School 3-14.0
3 Bhargavi Alva, St Agnes high School 2-5.0

Under 8 Boys

1 Murali mukunda,Sharada Vidyalaya 5.5- 18.5
2 Rajath Rao,Sharada VIdyalaya 5 - 16.0
3 Chirag baliga,Canara Eng Pry 4.5 - 16.5
4 Siddarth beedu, Vidyodaya, Udupi 4 - 17.0
5 Pranjal adappa,Lordes Central 4 - 13.0

Under 8 Girls

1 Swathi bhat,Ladyhill Eng Pry 5 - 20.0
2 Vaishnavi Bhat,Canara Eng Pry 4- 13.0
3 Viola lewis,Holy Rosary 3.5- 12.5

Under 10 Boys

1 Arjun adappa,Lourdes Central School 6 - 21.0
2 Vishruth, Kendriya Vidyalaua 4 - 16.0
3 Dhrikshu, Lourdes Central School 4- 13.5
4 Vathan P H,Sudana School, Puttur 4- 12.0
Special Prize: Rajath Kumar,SSCS, Kundapur

Under 10 Girls

1 Panchami Shenoy, St Agnes Eng Pry 5 - 17.0
2 Reesha Shenoy, Carmel Eng School 4 - 17.0
3 Rashmi kamath, Canra Girls 4 - 13.0
4 Lavanya, Ladyhill Eng Pry 4 - 12.0

Under 12 Boys

1 Sharan rao,St.Theresa Convent School 5.5 - 20.0
2 Adithya pai,St.Theresa Convent School 5.5- 20.0
3 Akash K shetty,PPS-Aldur 4.5 - 17.0

4 Anishcharith,SVS Bantwal 4.5 - 16.0
5 Dheeraj H,Canara Urwa 4 - 17.0

Under 12 Girls

1 Eulalia,Lourdes Central School 4 - 15.0
2 Prithvi,Kendriya Vidyalaya 4 - 13.0
3 Athmiya Gowda,PPS-Aldur 3 - 11.0

Under 16 Boys

1 Pangal Goaplkrishna,Canara Urwa 6 - 21.0
2 Megharaj P,Milagres Kallianpur 5 - 19.0
3 Vivek raj,Kendriya Vidyalaya- Hassan 5 - 18.0
4 Pampa Peraje,Sri Ramakrishna School 4.5 - 13.0
5 Vivek joshi,SDM-Ujire 4 - 16.0

Under 16 Girls

1 Mahima Khandige,St Agnes Pry School 4 - 15.0
2 Krupa jain,SVS Bantwal 3 - 12.0
3 Seema Crasta,SVS Bantwal 3 - 11.0

DCS ARCHIVES: DCS 1st Circuit Chess 2009- Vikram Saralaya clinches title after 3 way tie

2009-08-02T04:58:00.000-07:00

Udupi District's top player Vikram Saralaya emerged winner in the Derik's Chess School's 1st Circuit Chess Tournament of 2009 organised on 8th February at DCS, Mangalore.

After 6 rounds, Vikram Saralaya (Udupi), Koushik R (M'lore) and Ganesh Kumar (M'lore) all FIDE Rated, were in a 3 way tie for the 1st place with 5 points each. However, tiebreak points favoured Vikram Saralaya to bag the honour. Koushik and Ganesh were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Another FIDE Rated player Prakash V Rao was placed 4th with 4.5 points. Young prodigies Anantharam R U(Sharada Vidyalaya) and Shabdik Varma (SDM, Ujire), who staged many upsets in the tournament were placed 5th and 6th respectively.

Among the Girls, Vanessa D'souza (St.Agnes Girls High School) won the 1st place again with her better progressive score over Andrea D'souza (St.Agnes Eng Pry) and Chrisel Pais (Ladyhill Eng Pry) who were also on 4 points each. Andrea and Chrisel were placed 2nd and 3rd in the order.

Edgar Pereira (Lourdes Central) won the 'Best unrated Player' prize. Abhijith Kamath (Sharada Vidyalaya) and Amoga Vigram (St. Theresa's Convent School) were awarded as 'Promising talents'.

In the valedictory ceremony, Sudhakar Kudva, Founder, Oregaon Scholastic Chess Federation, US distributed prizes to the winners. In his address, he praised the quality of the game displayed by the juniors and asked them to continue with determined efforts to achieve higher goals. Deric Pinto and Prasanna Rao, both Administrators of DCS were present on the occassion.

The event had witnessed participation of 34 invited players including 12 FIDE rated players.

Chess Tournament for Kids

2008-12-17T01:14:00.000-08:00

Nihal, Krupa win Rapid Chess Tournament

Nihal Manjunath of Lourdes Central School (Mangalore) and Krupa Jain of SVS English High School (Bantwal) won the titles in the Under 16 boys and girls categories respectively in the "Inter District Level Children's Rapid Chess Tournament" organised by Ashokanagar Yuvaka Sangha (Regd) in Ashokanagar Higher Primary School, Ashokanagar, Mangalore.

Top seeded Nihal Manjunath scored 5 points in as many rounds to clinch the title.Megharaj of Milagres, Brahmavar won the 2nd place with 3.5 points. Akash H of Lourdes Central won the 3rd place with 3.5 points.

In Girls, Krupa scored 3.5 points to win the honour. Raksha K of Canara Girls High School and Arpitha Rai of Nettanigmudnoor School, Puttur were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Important Placings:

Under 13 Boys: 1st Place- Pangal Gopalakrishna Nayak (Canara High
School, Urwa)- 5 points in 6 rounds
2nd Place- Abhijith Kamath (Sharada Vidyalaya)- 5
3rd Place- Akash Shetty (P.P.S, Chikkamagaloor)- 5
4th Place- Sourav Shetty (Canara High School)- 5
5th Place- Adithya Pai (St. Theresa's )- 4.5

Under 13 Girls: 1st Place- Athmiya Gowda(P.P.S, Chikkamagaloor)- 4.5
points in 5 rounds
2nd Place-Suparna Holla ( Sri Mahalingeshwara)- 4
3rd Place-Mahima Khandige(St.Agnes)- 3.5

Under 9 Boys: 1st Place- Rajath Rao K.N( Sharada Vidyalaya)- 5
points in 5 rounds
2nd Place-Dhruva (S.S.P, Uppunda)- 4
3rd Place- Amogha Vigram ( St. Theresa's)- 4

Under 9 Girls: 1st Place- Panchami Shenoy (St.Agnes)- 4.5 points in 5 rounds
2nd Place- Swathi Bhat K.M(Ladyhill Eng Pry)- 4.5
3rd Place- Lavanya Rao (Ladyhill Eng Pry)- 4

Overall Winners- Sharada Vidyalaya

In the prize distribution ceremony, Amithakala, Corporator, Ashokanagar; B.P Harishkumar; Derc Pinto, Administrator, DCS distributed prizes to the winners. Jayaram, President, AYS (Ashokanagar Yuvaka Sangha); Dayananda Shetty, Sports Secretary, AYS; Shankar Punja, Secreatary, AYS and Chandrashekhar Bhandary, Deputy Arbiter were also present on the dais.

Earlier, the event was inaugurated by Henry D'souza, Patron AYS by lighting the lamp. Ashwin Kumar, Corporator, Urwa and Henry D'souza played symbolic chess moves on the board. Narayan Suvarna, Hon.President, Ays; Jayaram, President, AYS and Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS were also present on the occassion.

The event was conducted on the occassion of 48th Anniversary of Ashokanagar Yuvaka Sangha (Regd). It attracted 135 players across from the ditricts of D.K, Udupi, Kasargod, North Canara and Chikkamagaloor.

Chess Tournament for children on 28th December 2008

Chess Tournament in Moodbidri

2008-12-17T01:05:00.000-08:00

Bhimsen Joshi wins title

Bhimsena Joshi of Alva's PU College has won the title in the Open section with unbeaten score of 4 points in 5 rounds ( 3 wins, 2 draws) in the " Moodbidri Zonal Rapid Chess Tournament" organised by Sri Dhavala College Old Students' Association, Moodbidri in association with Derik's Chess School, Mangalore at Auditorium, Sri Dhavala College on 21st December 2008.

Nikhil Kamkar and Giridhar Bhat of Alva's Degree College won the 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

Sumana of Sri Dhavala College won the 1st place in womens' category. Chanchala S of Mastikatte won 2nd and Vibha Jain of Sri Dhavala College won 3rd place.

In the Juniors' Section ( Under 21), Birbal Sing Alva's degree College won the top honour with 4.5 points in 5 rounds. Arjun S and Dheemanth of Alva's PU College were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

In the Sub Juniors ( Under 15) category, Anekanth of Rotary English Medium School dominated with 4 wins in as many rounds to bag the 1st place. Kiran of BRP High School and Karthik of Rotary English Medium School won 2nd and 3rd respectively.

In Under 11 category, G Gautham of Rotary English Medium School won 1st place with 3 points in 3 rounds. S S Sagar of Rotary English Medium School won 2nd place and Kshamith of D J English Medium School won 3rd place.

In Under 8 category, Ashwin of Rotary English Medium School bagged 1st place. Sakshath Jain of D J English Medium school won 2nd place. Sathvika Jain of Rotary english Medium School was awarded 'Best Under 8 Girl player'.

In the Valedictory Ceremony, prizes were distributed by Subhashchandra Cowta, President, Sri Dhavala College Old Students' Association and veteran chess player Dr Vidyananda of Moodbidri. Prof. Raveeshkumar presided the function. Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS; Prasanna Rao, Tournament Director and Shanthiraja Kambli, Physical Director, Srio dhavala College were also present on the dais.
Earlier, the event was inaugurated by Prof. Raveesh Kumar, Principal, Sri Dhavala college by lighting the lamp. Abhijith M, Old student and patron of Sri Dhavala college was the chief Guest of the Inaugural ceremony. Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS presided the function.

Chess Tournament for Moodbidri Zonal Level on 21st December 2008

Does Karnataka Chess belong to few?

2008-12-17T00:32:00.000-08:00

The point in discussion here is whether Karnatakachess belongs to the small group of Parents and coaches who run affairs according to their wishes and their motifs.

*When one sees www.karnatakachess.com may think that only few names dominates in karnataka chess. But in reality many good performances by talents are either not showcased or being downplayed. This bad trend has been running since the new association overtook official status.

*They have been forming parallel association in districts where chess was already active.....have ignored the districts where there was a need for development.

*They have failed to take action on SKDCA like associations which haven't conducted any district championship.

* The official website and official blogs have been a great farce......a mockery of the system itself.

Go through them.....write your opinion.......your solution......

Nihal Manjunath wins 3rd place in National under 13 Chess Championship

2008-11-23T09:52:00.000-08:00

Derik's Chess school prodigy Master Nihal Manjunath has secured 3rd place in the National Under 13 Chess Championship organised by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association under the auspices of All India Chess Federation from 14th to 22nd november 2008 at VIT University, Vellore.

He scored 9 points in 11 rounds with 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. He was initially seeded 28th in the field of 280 players across from India. With this performance he is selected to represent India in Under 14 category in the Asian youth Chess championship in 2009.

Another DCS talent Vanessa D'souza scored 8 points in 11 rounds and was placed 5th in the Under 13 Girls Chess Championship comprising 131 players across from India.

Nihal is studying in 9th standard in Lourdes Central school, Mangalore and is son of Dr. Manjunath Shetty and Dr. Veena Manjunath.

Vanessa D'souza is studying in 8th standard in St. Agnes Girls High School, Mangalore and is daughter of Victor D'souza and Avith D'souza.

Another notable performance by mangalorean was 9th place in boys section bagged by Viani Antonio D'cunha.

SKDCA misleading Chess fraternity and Media

2008-10-31T02:34:00.000-07:00

SKDCA ( South Kanara District Chess Association ) has once again indulged in misleading chess fraternity and media.

In recent press release, it stated that Vanessa D'souza and Andrea D'souza will attend the Free Chess Coaching Camp being organised for 3 days. In conversation with the SKDCA secretary Lydia D'cunha, the parent of the D'souza sisters had clearly infomed her that due to academic and coaching constraints both will not take part in the said coaching camp. Inspite of this SKDCA has gone ahead with names in press release.

This case of misleading chess fraternity and the media has become the custom of SKDCA. We just wonder when these people will mature?......

Be a choosy when you play

2008-10-30T22:49:00.000-07:00

Derik's Chess School students are guided to be choosy when you pick a tournament/ championship. This has to be done assessing one's grade i.e Level in DCS and the Tournament / Championship standards.

Some organisers campaign vigorously to attract more entries. Beginner/ intermediate player should not end up playing a National directly and loose all confidence.

Here is a way to choose:

If you are in Level one- Don't play any! You are in process...need little more basics learning.

If you are in Level 2- You can play DCS Events if stipulated for your batch. You can also play at local events if there are age groups.

If you are in Level 3- You are ready for age group events upto State Level. Local Open events also can be good choice for a valuable exposure. Avoid FIDE Rating Events and Higher age group Championships of National level.

If you are in Level 4- You are now ready for Age Group level National Tournament / Championship. Accumulating strength gradually for rating achievement. Gradually can be exposed to FIDE Rating events.

If you are in Level 5 and above - It's high time look for a Tournament/ Championship of higher levels. Always give preference to Open group.

ALL THE BEST!

Anand rules the Chess World

2008-10-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

V. Anand retained the title as the Undiputed World Champion by thrashing Kramnik with a margin of 6.5 - 4.5.

Click here for the report of chessbase

We all congratulate him on achieving this feat and has made India proud.

SKDCA and their Hypocrisy

2008-10-28T02:26:00.000-07:00

SKDCA ( South Kanara District Chess association) is a parallel organisation to the pre existing Chess Association, Dakshina Kannada which was acting as the official chess body for the combined Districts of D.K and Udupi.

The Office Bearers of the SKDCA comprises most the parents of the chess players. Therefore thier interest in chess can be easily accredited to the known fact. The Secretary of the recent formed UKCA had his own hidden agenda to run the State. Formation of SKDCA is one of such sly measures for which some of the ambitious parents easily fell prey for.

It must have been more than two years after the formation of SKDCA, they have failed to cater the need of chess at grassroot level. There has been no District Level Selection tournaments/ Championship either for Open Level or for Age groups. Of course, there has been few State Championships, ironically the category Under 13 in 2007, Under 15 ( Sub junior) in 2008 were the categories belonging to the children of the office beareres ( to mention-Working President).

Chess in D.K being rejuvenated since 2001, we have are proud to claim that DCS has produced many State Champions, national and international level talents and a big list of FIDE Rated players.

Inspite of Mangalorean kids performance, SKDCA honored Bangalorean kids with motif of playing down the local talents ( Although Andrea Dsouza of Mangalore was State Champion in U-9 Girls and Shabdik Varma of Dharmastala was the State Runner Up, in National under 9 Chess Championship held at bangalore in 2007 Bangalorean Children were falicitated by SKDCA at Bangalore. ).

few things important to be discussed:

* Without any local tournaments how can the chess at grassroot level flourish?

* Where have gone the District Championships in Age Group and Open Group?

* Why there are conduction of some selective State Championships? Why not Under 7? Why not under 19? Why not Under 25?.....

* The one and only selection tournament conducted by SKDCA was for National city Championship. Was it so important?

* Why the SKDCA failed to protect the interest of the players when they were victimised for asking justice?

* How the National A chess Championship is going to help Dakshina kannada when there is nobody still at that level from the ditsrict? Remember the same budget can be used for 50 local level tournaments which can help development in a better way.

* Why the UKCA is not conducting Championships in pure classical format? SKDCA doesn't dare to question?

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2008-10-28T02:14:00.000-07:00

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DCS students dominates State Inter School Level Chess Championship

2008-10-26T21:52:00.000-07:00

Vanessa D'souza

A chess enthusiast visiting "State Selection trials in Chess organised by Karnataka Public Education Department in Nippani (also known as Nipani, Belgaum) from 22nd to 24th October 2008" would have found that the event was evidently dominated by the students from Derik's Chess School.

Among the 4 titles, 3 titles were bagged by either DCS Students or formerly DCS trained players. Out of the 20 qualifying berths 11 berths have been clinched by Dakshina kannada players.

In Under 14 Girls DCS Chess prodigy Vanessa D'souza of St. Agnes Eng High School, Mangalore won the title comfortably scoring 8 points in 9 rounds with unbeaten performance. She won 7 rounds and drew against her sister Andrea D'souza and Chrisel Pais. Andrea D'souza of St agnes Eng Primary School and Chrisel Pais of Ladyhill Eng Primary School were tied for 2nd place and were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively after the tiebreaker. 4th place was won by Shalon pais of St Agnes Eng Primary School.

In Under 17 Girls, although the title was bagged by Pavithra Jagthap of Bangalore, all other qualifying berths were bagged by D.K players. Riola D'souza of SVS Vidyagiri, bantwal secured Runner Up. Bhargavi Alva of St. Agnes High School won the third place. Pooja Shekhar and Raksha K of Canara Girls High School won 4th and 5th place respectively.

In Under 14 boys, DCS produced chess prodigy Viani D'cunha of St Aloysius High School won the title. In Under 17 boys, another DCS former student Gahan MG of Canara boys High SChool claimed title and Sumith Bhat of the same School won 5th position.

Congratulations! All the best for the Nationals.

Prakash V Rao wins Open Rapid Chess

2008-10-23T03:16:00.000-07:00

FIDE Rated Prakash V Rao of Canara College has bagged the top honour in the Open Rapid Chess tournament organised by United Friends, Bejai in association with Derik's Chess School, Mangalore on 18th October 2008 at Bejai church Hall.

Prakash V rao scored 7 points by notching up wins in all the rounds. Vishwas saralaya of udupi scored 6 points to secure 2nd place. Vanessa D'souza of st Agnes Eng High School won the top honour among the womens scoring 4.5 points.

Important placings:

Open:
1 Prakash V Rao, ( canara college)- 7
2 Vishwas saralaya,(Udupi)- 6
3 Ganesh Kumar, (Canara collge)- 5.5
4 Nihal manjunath, (Lourdes central School)- 5
5 Shabdik Varma, (SDM, Ujire)- 5
6 Adith Jagadish, (Lourdes central School)- 5
7 Akash harendranath, (Lourdes central School)- 5
8 Pravin Kamath, (Mangalore)- 5
9 Madhusoodan Bhat, ( Mangalore)- 5
10 Prajwal salian, (Basrikatte, Chikkamagalur)- 5
Best Veteran Player- V P Ashirwad , (NMPT)

Womens:
1 Vanessa Dsouza, ( St Agnes High School)-4.5
2 Andrea dsouza, (St Agnes Eng Pry)- 4
3 Sahana, (SDM, Ujire)-3

Under 16 Boys:
1 Shashank, ( Canara high School, Mangalore)- 5 Points in 5 Rounds
2 Govind Prabhu, (SVS Bantwal)-4
3 Edgar A J Pereira,(Lourdes Central, Mangalore)-4

Under 16 Girls:
1 Pooja S, (Canara Girls high school, Mangalore)-3.5
2 Kripa Jain, (SVS Bantwal)- 3.5
3 Bhargavi Alva, (St agnes High School, mangalore)-3.5

Under 12 Boys:
1 Gopalakrishna Nayak,( Canara Eng Pry, mangalore)- 7 in 7 rounds
2 Akash K, (PPS Aldur, Chikkamagalur)- 6
3 Vivek Joshi,(SDM Primary, Ujire)- 6

Under 12 Girls:
1 Chrisel Ann Pais, (Ladyhill Eng Pry, Mangalore)- 5.5
2 Mahima Khandige, (St Agnes Eng Pry, Mangalore)- 5
3 Suparna K Holla, (Sri Mahalingeshwara, Surathkal)- 4

Under 8 Boys:
1 Sharan Rao ( St Theresa Eng Convent School, Mangalore)- 5 in 5 rounds
2 Amoga Vigram (St Theresa Eng Convent School-Mangalore)-4
3 Chinmaya H N ( B.G.S, Kavoor)- 3.5

Under 8 Girls:
1 Swathi Bhat (Ladyhill Eng Pry School, Mangalore)- 4
2 Reesha Shenoy ( Carmel Eng School, Mangalore)- 4
3 Lavanya Rao, (Ladyhill Eng Pry School, Mangalore)- 3.5

180 players including 18 FIDE rated players participated in this one day event.

Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Nagaraja shetty, President, Karavali Abhivruddhi Pradhikara. Suresh Ballal, President North Block Congress (I) Committee and Lancelot Pinto, Corporator/ Ex Deputy Mayor, MCC played symbolic moves over the board on the inaugural. Rev. Fr. J P tauro, Parish priest Bejai Church blessed the player all the success. Deric Pinto, Administrator, Derik's chess School; C.J Lobo, President, United Friends and Prem Salian, Secretary, United Friends were also on the dais.

Prize distribution: The grand valedictory ceremony of the Tournament was held in the evening. Chief Guests of the ceremony Harsha, President, Dakshina kannada Working Journalists association and Sudhir Bajal, Secretary, Janata Dal (S), D.K distributed prizes to the winners. Event sponsors Prakash Lobo, Mrs Joyce Lobo and Sylvester Saldanha were also present on the dais. On the occasion veteran chess player and promoter Padmanabha Aithal of Siddapura was falicitated.

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Results of "Independence Week " Chess Tournaments

2008-08-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

DCS celebrating Independence spirit organised Special tournaments on 10th and 17th August 2008. The results and the final standings are given here.

10th August 2008

DCS Premier League:
The 5 round swiss league comprising 16 prominent players including 5 FIDE rated players and 2 FIDE Rated elects was won convincingly by Kaushik R of Canara College with 4.5 points. His college mate Ganesh Kumar bagged 2nd with 4 points. Unrated Chrisel Pais sprung a surprise by defeating State Under 13 Girls Champion and FIDE rated Vanessa D'souza and also holding Ganesh Kumar for draw. With 3.5 points to her credit, Chrisel won 3rd place. She was also awarded Best Unrated player and Best Girl player of the event. Halfway of the event, Monsoon Champion Sharath Gore of SDM College had led the tables with 3 points in 3 rounds. Both top two winners toppled him to bag the honours.

DCS General League : 6 round Swiss League was organised for 50 players field.
Standings:

Boys: 1st place: Edgar Pereira (Lourdes Central School)- 6 pts in 6 rounds
2nd Place: Vivek Joshi (SDM Kannada Medium School, Ujire)- 5 pts
3rd place: Viraaj Suvarna (Madhusoodana Kushe School)- 5 pts
Girls: 1st place: Swathi Bhat (Ladyhill Eng Pry)- 4.5 pts
2nd place: Mahima Khandige (St. Agnes)- 4 pts
3rd place: Deepika K.S (Kendriya Vidyalaya)- 4 pts

Best Under 7: 1st: Chirag Baliga (Canara Eng Pry)
2nd: Muralimukunda Bhat (Sharada Vidyalaya)

Best Under 9: 1st: Rohan Kini (Lourdes Central School)
2nd: Arjun Adappa (Lourdes Central School)

17th August:

DCS Premier League:
The 5 round swiss league among the 16 prominent players was won by Ganesh Kumar of Canara College with unbeaten 4 points. Although, there was a tie between Prakash V Rao and Ganesh Kumar both with 4 points and 13 progressive points, better cut progressive score helped Ganesh to clinch the title. Prakash V rao had to be content for the 2nd place. Defending winner Kaushik scored 3.5 points to secure 3rd place. Adithya pai of St Theresa's was awarded 'Best Under 10 player' and Suraj Prabhu of Canara High School was awarded 'Best Under 15 player'. Bhargavi of St Agnes won 'Best Girl Player" prize.

DCS General League : The general Leagues were separately organised for Under 10 and Under 15 categories.

Standings:
Under 15 Boys: 1st place: Dheeraj S(Canara Urwa School)- 5 pts in 5 rounds
2nd Place: Biddappa M.A(Sharada Vidyalaya)- 3.5 pts
3rd place: Adithya K (Sharada Vidyalaya)- 3.5 pts
Under 15 Girls: 1st place: Anjali G(Kendriya Vidyalaya)- 3 pts
2nd place: Deepika K.S (Kendriya Vidyalaya)- 3 pts
3rd place: Vanishree (St. Theresa's)- 2pts
Under 10 Boys: 1st place: Rajath rao(Sharada Vidyalaya)- 4.5 pts in 5 rounds
2nd Place: Shishirdeep(MRPL School)- 4 pts
3rd place: Rahul Kishor(Sharada Vidyalaya)- 3.5 pts
Under 10Girls: 1st place: Panchami Shenoy (St Agnes)- 3.5 pts
2nd place: Reesha Shenoy (Carmel Eng School)- 3.5 pts
3rd place: Swathi Bhat (Ladyhill Eng Pry)- 3

Nihal Manjunath wins Team Silver Medal in World Scool Chess at Singapore

2008-07-31T00:09:00.000-07:00

Derik's Chess School talent Nihal Manjunath has won the team Silver Medal in the World School Chess Championship in Under 13 category along with Patil Pratik and Pranav Zantye. Nihal secured 5 points in 9 rounds and was placed 13 in individual tally. However his valuable score helped India to pool 16 points in team tally to clinch Silver. The team narrowly missed the Gold.

Nihal Manjunath for World School Chess Championship

2008-07-23T00:52:00.000-07:00

Derik's Chess School talent Master Nihal Manjunath will participate in the Under 13 category in the World School Chess Championship being organised by Singapore Chess Federation from 22nd to 31st July 2008 at Singapore.

Nihal Manjunath, earlier this year had won Silver Medal in the Asian School Chess Championship held in Srilanka. He is one of the prominent Sub junior player of the State and had won State Under 13 title last year in Mangalore. He has also led Lourdes Central School team in the National CBSE Chess Championship which won the event convincingly amidst participation of many strong teams.

Nihal Manjunath is studying in 9th standard in Lourdes Central School, Mangalore. Nihal is son of Dr Manjunath Shetty and Dr Veena Manjunath.

Under 13 State Chess Championship- D'souza sisters dominate

2008-07-23T00:39:00.000-07:00

DCS student Vanessa D'souza has won the State Under 13 girls Chess Championship organised by Belgaum District Chess Association Under the auspices of United Karnataka Chess Association from 11th to 13 th July 2008 at Belgaum.
Vanessa D'souza scored 5 points in 6 rounds to bag the honour. In the scintillating final round she won against her younger sister Andrea D'souza to secure first place. Andrea D'souza also scored 5 points in 6 rounds and was placed Runner Up. The result of their direct encounter helped Vanessa to clinch title, though Andrea was ahead in progressive score.
Both the sisters will represent Karnataka in the forthcoming National Under 13 Chess Championship.

These young prodigies are daughters of Victor D'souza and Avith D'souza and are studying in St Agnes english Medium School, Mangalore.

Rajath and Swathi qualify for Nationals

2008-07-23T00:33:00.000-07:00

DCS students Rajath Rao and Swathi Bhat have qualified to represent Karnataka in the Upcoming National Under 7 Boys and Girls Chess Championship to be held in Mumbai.

In the Karnataka State Under 7 Boys and Girls Chess Championship organised by Bangalore district Chess Association on behalf of United Karnataka Chess association from 20th to 22nd June 2008 at Bangalore, Rajath Rao secured Runner Up by scoring 6 points in 7 rounds. In Girls Swathi Bhat secured Runner Up by scoring 3.5 points in 5 rounds.
Rajath Rao is son of Sri Nagendra Rao and Smt.Latha Rao and is studying in 2nd standard in Sharada Vidyalaya.

Swathi bhat is daughter Dr. Mari Bhat and Smt. Parvathi Bhat and is studying in 2nd Standard in Ladyhill English Hr Primary School.

Beside these, Daniel Marc D'souza(Presidency School) and Advaith Shet(Lourdes Central) also delivered impressive performances in the boys section.

Chess Tournament in Manipal

2008-05-15T01:32:00.000-07:00

Adith starts season with flying colors

2008-03-31T06:14:00.000-07:00

Adith Jagadish

Adith Jagadish of Lourdes Central School came out glorious to start the season with a winning note in DCS Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament organised on 30th March 2008 by Derik's Chess School, Mangalore. He scored unbeaten 6.5 points in 7 rounds to walk away with the Rolling Trophy. Prakash V Rao, Canara College was placed 2nd with 6 points and his college teammate Kaushik R scored 5.5 points to secure 3rd place. The event comprised 8 FIDE Rated players and in all 50 invited strong junior players of the city. Shabdik Varma of SDM Ujire stole the limelight by securing 6th in the main prize list beside winning Under 11 section.

Other Placings:

Bhargavi Alva

Girls Open: 1st Place- Bhargavi Alva (St Agnes)
2nd Place- Ramya Pai ( Canara Eng)

Nihal Manjunath

Under 13 : 1st Place- Nihal Manjunath ( Lourdes Central School)
2nd Place- Suraj Prabhu ( Canara High School)

Vanessa D'souza

Under 13 Girls: 1st Place- Vanessa D'souza ( St Agnes)
2nd Place- Mahima Khandige (St Agnes)

Shabdik Varma

Under 11 : 1st Place- Shabdik Varma (SDM, Ujire)
2nd Place- Abhijith Kamath (Sharada Vidyalaya)
Under 11 Girls: 1st Place-Andrea D'souza (St Agnes)

Andrea D'souza

2nd Place-Rose Thomas (Lourdes Central)

Anantharam R U

Under 9 : 1st Place- Anantharam R U (Sharada Vidyalaya)
2nd Place-Sharan Rao (St Theresa Eng Convent)

Panchami Shenoy

Under 9 Girls: 1st Place-Panchami Shenoy(Chinmaya Hr Pry)
2nd Place-Reesha Shenoy (Carmel Eng School)

Rajath Rao receiving prize

Under 7: 1st Place-Rajath Rao (Sharada Vidyalaya)
2nd Place- Chirag Baliga (Canara Pry)

Swathi Bhat receiving Prize

Under 7 Girls: 1st Place-Swathi Bhat (Ladyhill Eng Pry)
2nd Place- Adithi B Rao(Sharada Vidyalaya)

Invitational Rapid Chess

2008-03-28T23:46:00.000-07:00

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Shabdik Varma moves to Court

2008-03-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

Source:Daijiworld News Network – Beltangady (SMK)

Beltangady 28: A 9-year-old chess player Shabdik Varma, a student of Ujire SDM English Medium School has gone on appeal to the local Court against All India Chess Federation (AICF) for injustice meted out by the latter to him.

Varma was recommended by the Federation to play in a tournament at Sri Lanka. He had made all the arrangements to visit Sri Lanka but owing to the indifferent attitude of the Federation his tour was cancelled at the eleventh hour. Later he issued a notice to the Federation seeking compensation for mental trauma that he had to undergo owing to the apathy shown by the Federation.

However, Federation overlooked Shabdik's plea. Meanwhile Federation secretary D V Sundar said to have threatened Shabdik of moving court. "It is against Federation's rules to move court. By issuing notice to the Federation, you have broken the Federation norms which may in turn result in banning you from the future tourneys being organized by the Federation. Why should not we remove your name from our listed players?" asked a Show Cause notice issued by the Federation.

Reacting sharply to this, Shabdik's lawyers Ajith and Badrinath have filed a written petition with the Sports Authority of India and the Indian Government. They have made an appeal with the concerned authorities not to follow separate rules for chess players based on their region. If their plea still goes unheard, chances are that they may move High Court in this regard. They have also appealed for a probe with regard to the apathy shown by the Federation.

2008-01-20T21:57:00.000-08:00

Derik's Chess School community pays homage to Greatest Chess Player ever lived on earth- Robert J Fischer ( Bobby Fischer)

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Nihal Manjunath wins Silver in Asian School Chess Championship

2008-01-08T23:45:00.000-08:00

DCS student, Karnataka State Under 13 Champion Nihal Manjunath has won the Silver medal in the Under 13 category in the Asian School Chess Championship organised by The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka from 3rd to 9th January 2008 at Kandy. Nihal Manjunath scored 6.5 points in 9 rounds and was placed Runner Up.

Nihal Manjunath was accompanied by his traner Deric Pinto at Kandy.

Nihal Manjunath is studying in 8th standard in Lourdes Central School, Mangalore and is son of Dr. Manjunath Shetty and Dr.Veena Manjunath.

It can be recalled that DCS students Ankitha R and Adith Jagadish had taken part in the Asian School Chess Championship in 2006 at Singapore and won laurels for India. Adith Jagadish and Nihal Manjunath also had taken part in the World School Chess Festival held in Greece in 2007 where Adith performed impressively securing 6th place.

Congratulations to Nihal Manjunath and Deric Pinto.

Karnataka has emerged strongly in the younger age groups due to the training efforts by trainers like Deric who have dedicated their lives for upbringing young chess talents.

Wake up call for Associations to stop indulging in politics and promote chess in all corners of Karnataka with more integrity!

Beating Grand Prix Attack

2008-01-07T02:36:00.000-08:00

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008

2007-12-31T21:38:00.000-08:00

Vanessa D'souza truimphs

2007-12-24T05:06:00.000-08:00

DCS prodigy Vanessa D'souza has expectedly won the State Under 14 Girls School Chess Championship organised at Shimoga. She scored dominating 8.5 points in 9 rounds to secure the title. Rural talent Seema Crasta of SVS English School, Bantwal was impressive securing 3rd place. Another DCS player Chisel Pais secured 5th place to make it to the State team. Among Boys category Viani D'cunha secured 3rd place and Gahan M G's hard efforts fetched him 5th position.

These D.K players are among the players to represent Karnataka teams in National School Games to be held at Assam in 2008.

Koushik R wins "CHESS PARK OPEN RAPID TOURNAMENT"

2007-12-07T22:06:00.000-08:00

In form Kaushik R of Canara College has won the "Chess Park Open Rapid Chess Tournament" organised by Chess Association, Dakshina Kannada and Derik's Chess School under the auspices of Dakshina Kannada District Administration at Tagore Park, Mangalore on 25th November 2007. FIDE rated Kaushik R defeated top seeded Adith Jagadish in the final round to take his tally to 6 points in as many rounds to clinch the title. Adith Jagadish of Lourdes Central School had to be content for the 2nd place with 5 points. Rammohan Bhandary (LCS), Vanessa Dsouza (St Agnes) and Sharath Gore (ujire) were placed 3rd to 5th positions respectively with 5 points each.

Other placings:
Under 15- 1st Place- Nihal Manjunath ( L.C.S)- 5 pts
2nd Place-Yashas Salian ( L.C.S)- 4.5 pts
3rd Place- Akash H ( L.C.S)- 4 pts
Under 11- 1st Place-Shabdik varma (SDM, Ujire)- 4 pts
2nd Place-Pangal Gopalkrishna Nayak ( Canara)- 4pts
3rd Place- Adithya Pai (St Theresa)- 4 pts
Girls: 1st Place-Chrisel Pais (Ladyhill Eng Pry)- 4 pts
2nd Place-Andrea Dsouza(St Agnes)-3 pts
3rd Place- Annette Dsouza(St Agnes)-3 pts

Earlier, the event was inaugurated by Sri Krishna Palemar, M.L.A, Suarathkal by playing symbolic moves with State Under 7 Champion Master Sharan Rao. In his inaugural address he insisted to make chess more popular among kids as it helps their personality development. Sri walter Pereira, Chief Engineer, General Maritime Management (Portugal) LDA, Smt. Shantha R, Corporator, Panjimogaru, Sri Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS were also present on the occasion. The board games were played by the players in the natural surroundings of the park. The event was made spectators friendly which enabled the park visiting public to enjoy this royal game. Players opined that playing in nature's open air atmosphere helped them to enjoy and play without much tournament pressure unlike Tournaments in closed ambiance. Prizes were distributed by Sri Moideen Bava, President, D.K Congress Minority Division and Sri Akbar Ali, Vice President, Beary Sahithya Academy. Sri Srinivas nayak Indaje, Vice President, C.A.D.K; Smt Irene Pereira, Treasurer, CADK; Sri Deric Pinto, Administrator, DCS and Prasanna Rao, General secretary, C.A.D.K were also present on the occasion. Sri Moideen Bava in his address applauded efforts of CADK in bringing young chess players to the park. He also congratulated the winners. He said the efforts like this should inspire everybody to go in for such endeavors in Parks to make parks more popular among public. Srinivas Nayak thanked the District Administration for the perpetual support.

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Nihal wins State U-13 Chess Championship, Vanessa claims Runner Up in Girls

2007-11-26T06:14:00.000-08:00

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DCS player Nihal Manjunath secured unbeaten 6.5 points in 7 rounds to clinch the title in State Under 13 Boys Chess Championship organised by SKDCA at Karnataka Bank Employees Association Hall. In Girls category, 8th seeded Vanessa D'souza of DCS bagged the Runner Up place with 4.5 points in 6 rounds. Each category top two players are selected to represent State in the National Under 13 Chess Championship ( Boys at Delhi, Girls at Mumbai).

Two of the 4 qualifying berths are secured by DCS players.

Other credible performances by DCS players:
Girls: 3rd Place- Chrisel Pais- 4 points
6th Place- Andrea D'souza- 4 points

Boys: 6th pace- Adith Jagadish- 5.5 points
10th place- Suraj Prabhu- 5 points.
Biased Seeding for vanessa?!
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The Pride of Mangalore chess community, Vanessa D'souza is one of the rarest flower in Mangalore chess garden. She was the State Champion in Under 11 Girls category last year in Shimoga. She is also Gold Medalist in National Inter school Chess Championship in 2006. Last year she performed very impressively in Under 11 Girls National Chess Championship in Chennai where she defeated many well known players in National circuits and stood 9th.She has been consistently doing well in the State chess circuit.

12 year old Vanessa, taking part in the State Under 13 Girls Chess Championship being organised by SKDCA at Karnataka Bank Employees Association Hall, Bejai, Mangalore. In the field there are 2 FIDE Rated players after whom Vanessa should have been a natural choice for 3rd seed. Initial seeding is given to the players before pairing 1st round to avoid clashing of top players in early stage. But Vanessa was seeded 8th in the 1st Round in the 24 players list. When it was brought to the notice, arbiters did not rectify the error and continued with the 1st Round. After the 1st Round, there were 11 players in the field with 1 point each and as per the FIDE Swiss system 1 st player will meet 6, 2nd player will meet 7 so on. But to the shock of Vanessa she was paired against the top seeded Shristi J Shetty in 2nd round itself. breaking all logics 1 vs 8? How it would come? It was too late to protest as the pairing was displayed in the last minute of the next round to begin . When Arbiters were inquired a vague and arrogant answer came stating her seeding was been changed from 8 to 6. that too without prior notice of anyone. the intention was clear to make her meet the top seed early. Definitely much weaker players who have been seeded higher to her are the beneficiaries.

Organisers and the arbiters have been very harsh on this upcoming talent with this biased seeding.

KOUSHIK R WINS LATE ADV. KESHAVRAO CHOUGULE MEMORIAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

2007-11-20T04:58:00.000-08:00

DCS player FIDE rated Koushik R of Canara College, Mangalore has won the title in the National level LATE ADV. KESHAVRAO CHOUGULE MEMORIAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT ( for Under 19 age group) organised by Nutan Buddhibal mandal, Sangli, Maharashtra 18th to 20th November 2007.
He was awarded Late Sardar Madhavrao Raste Memorial Silver Rolling Shield along with the cash prize. The event was the part of prestigious "Sangli Chess Festival".

DCS celebrates Deepavali Chess Fest-2007

2007-11-12T21:37:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, DCS celebrated 'Deepavali Chess Fest 2007' at its premises. A 6 round Fischer Rapid was organised, which was convincingly won by Nihal Manjunath with 5.5 points in 6 rounds. Adith Jagadish, Vanessa D'souza and Ganesh Kumar secured 2-4 positions with 5 points each to their credit.

Other Standings:

Best Under 12 player: Gopalakrishna Nayak
Best Under 12 Girl player: Chrisel Pais
Best Under 10 Player: Rahul Peter
Best Under 10 Girl Player: Andrea D'souza
Best Under 8 Player: Sharan Rao
Best Under 8 Girl Player: Swathi K.M

Best Player in Level 5: Rammohan Bhandary
Best Player in Level 4: Pooja Shekhar
Best Player in Level 3: Adithya Kini
Best Player in Level 2: Keval
Best Player in Level 1: Rudresh

Sri Guruprasad distributed prizes to the winners.

After the valedictory, children, parents and officials together celebrated diwali by distributing sweets and bursting crackers. All safety precautions were followed. The Diwali evening will be memorable for all those who participated in the celebration.

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WE DID IT!

2007-11-10T05:48:00.000-08:00

DCS players representing LOURDES CENTRAL SCHOOL have won the Under 14 Team Championship title in the NATIONAL LEVEL CBSE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2007- 08 organized by Modern School, Nanganallur, Chennai from 29th October to 3rd November 2007.

The team comprised Nihal Manjunath (Captain), Adith Jagadish, Yashas Salian, Rammohan Bhandari and Akash Harendranath.

The team had scored 19.5 points in 6 rounds and buchholz score 82.5 to secure the title.

Beside this, Adith Jagadish and Yashas Salian also won the Board prizes in 3rd and 4th Board respectively with their individual scores of 6 and 5 points respectively.

ADITH JAGADISH RECEIVING HIS BOARD PRIZE FROM IM MANUAL AARON, SECRETARY, TNSCA

YASHAS SALIAN RECEIVING BOARD PRIZE

Highlights of this feat:

Both the top players of the team- Adith Jagadish and Nihal Manjunath remained unbeaten.
The new face of the team Rammohan performed very impressively with 3.5 points in 4 rounds.
The team had failed to qualify in South Zone last year by a narrow margin. This year in its maiden entry to Nationals itself the team won the laurels.
The team had lost 1.5-2.5 margin to the South Zone Champions- Jawahar School, Chennai. But 3 time the team thrashed strong opponents with 4-0 score which was a bonus for the team.
In CBSE chess events Karnataka teams were considered as weak opponents. Normally T.N, A.P, W.B teams dominate such Championships. Anybody hardly expected this team winning title. This triumph of Mangalore players should change the perspective of others when they face Karnataka teams.
This is the first National Championship Title for Karnataka in the year 2007.
The performance signifies strong emergence of mangalorean talents in the National Chess circuits.

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2007-09-30T05:26:00.000-07:00

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Lourdes Central School wins Runner Up in South Zone CBSE Championship

2007-09-30T04:47:00.000-07:00

Lourdes Central School, Mangalore team comprising strongest junior players of Mangalore - Adith Jagadish ( Captain), Nihal Manjunath, Yashas Salian, Rammoham Bhandari and Akash H, has won the Runner Up place in the South Zone Chess Championship organised by DRS International School, Hyderabad, A.P held from 19th to 23rd September 2007.

The team scored 20 points in 6 rounds with the following contribution by each player:

Board 1- Adith Jagadish- 5 pts
Board 2- Nihal Manjunath- 5.5 pts
Board 3- Yashas Salian- 5 pts
Board 4- Rammohan Bhandari- 4.5 pts.

With this performance the team has qualified to participate in the National Level CBSE Chgampionship to be held in Modern School, Chennai during October month end.

The team was accompanied by Mr. Veerendra Alva ( Manager) and renowned chess coach Mr. Prasanna Rao, DCS.

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Receiving the Trophy & Medals

With DRS Principal Mr. Sharma ( in centre)

Andrea wins State Under 9 Girls Chess title, Shabdik claims Runner up in Boys Under 9

2007-09-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

ANDREA D'SOUZA

DCS student Kumari Andrea D'souza- former State Under 7 Girls Champion, has expectedly won the title in the State Under 9 Girls Chess Championship organised by UKCA, Bangalore at State Youth Centre, Bangalore from 7th to 9th September 2007. She scored sweep score of 6 points in as many rounds to bag the honor. None of the players in the field could match her wits as she clearly emerged as sole leader since 5th round.

SHABDIK VARMA

Among Boys category, our student Master Shabdik Varma, scored 7 points in 8 rounds to secure Runner Up place. Satvik M of Bangalore won the title in Boys with a score of 7.5 points. Another DCS prodigy Anantharam R U scored 6 points and had to be content for 4th place.

Andrea D'souza and Shabdik Varma are selected to represent the State in the National Under 9 Chess Championship to be held at Bangalore during October.

Andrea is studying in 4th Standard in St Agnes English Primary school and is daughter of Mr.Victor D'souza & Mrs. Avith D'souza.

Shabdik Varma is studying in 4th standard in SDM English Medium School, Ujire and is son of Mr. Ratnavarma Bunnu & Dr. Mrunalini.

Sharan Rao wins State Under 7 Chess Title

2007-09-09T05:15:00.000-07:00

Derik's Chess School student Master Sharan Rao has won the title in the Karnataka State Under 7 Chess Championship organised at State Youth centre, Bangalore by United Karnataka Chess Association from 24th to 26th August 2007.  

He scored 5 points in 6 rounds to bag the honour. He was declared winner with a round to go after 5 rounds irrespective last round result. Both dcs talents- Sharan rao and Rahul Peter led the table till 5th round. Unfortunate Rahul lost in the last 2 rounds and had to be content for 6th place.

The 7 year old prodigy Sharan Rao will represent Karnataka in the forthcoming Under 7 National Chess Championship to be held at Lucknow from Octobet 29th. Sharan Rao is studying in 2nd standard in St. Theresa English Convent School and is son of Sri. Shubhaananda Rao and Smt. Jyothi Rao.

It can be recalled that the same title was won by Master Anantharam R U of Derik's Chess School last year. Dakshina Kannada district has retained this title for consecutive 3rd year (2005- Shabdik Varma, 2006- Anantharam R U & 2007- Sharan rao).

Nihal Manjunath retains PLC Title

2007-08-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

Nihal Manjunath of Lourdes Central School has retained DCS Premier League Chess title for the second time with an unbeaten score of 5.5 points in 6 rounds. Adith Jagadish, also from Lourdes Central School had to be content for 2nd place with 5 ponits. Kaushik R of Canara college was placed 3rd with 4.5 points.

In General League category, Abhijith Kamath of Sharada Vidyalaya bagged the honor by scoring unbeaten 5 points in 6 rounds. Akash H (Lourdes Central) and Shashank K R(Canara Main) were tied for 2nd place with 4.5 points each. But the better tiebreak points favoured Akash to the 2nd position. Shashank was placed 3rd. Kavitha from St Agnes College was awarded 'Best Girl Player'. Adithya Pai from St Theresa was awarded 'Best Under 10 Player'.

DCS will organise various age group rapid and classical events during the months of August and September with an objective to provide the players with necessary exposure and tournament practice for the upcoming major events.

DCS Tournaments, Championships

2007-07-10T04:27:00.001-07:00

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Nihal M clinches title in Premier League, Vineeth, Shishirdeep dominate general Leagues

2007-07-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

NIHAL MANJUNATH

Nihal Manjunath, Lourdes Central School dominated the Premier League Chess tournament (July) organised on 1st July at DCS, Mangalore. He scored unbeaten 4.5 points in 5 rounds to clinch the title. Adith Jagadish, was placed second with 4 points. Scintillating game between the two had ended in a draw in 4th round. Kaushik R, Canara College scored 3.5 points and was placed 3rd. Andrea D'souza spurred a major upset by holding Adith for a draw. Suraj Prabhu also took the limelight with his gutsy performance by holding Kaushik for draw. Nihal ended Suraj's fine run in the final round.

In General Leagues..

VINEETH SHERLEKAR

In Under 15 category Vineeth Sherlekar, St Aloysius Eng Hr. Primary scored unbeaten 4.5 points to claim the title. Seema Crasta, SVS- Bantwal scored 4 points and was placed Runner Up. Shashank U, Canara High School was placed 3rd also with 4 points.

SHISHIRDEEP

In Under 9 category Shishirdeep, MRPL School, Vivek K M, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Utkarsh Salian of Lourdes Central were tied for the first place with 4 points each to their credit. Shishirdeep was awarded winner on better tiebreak score. Vivek and Utkarsh had to be content for 2nd and 3rd respectively.

League Chess Tournament

2007-06-28T23:00:00.000-07:00

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Vanessa D'souza shines

2007-06-25T07:23:00.001-07:00

12 year old prodigy Vanessa D'souza has won the Title in the Under 15 category in the Combined District Rapid Chess Tournament organised on 24th June 2007 by Sri Subramanya Sabha, Centenary Commitee and SKDCA.

for the cause of 'CHESS'

2007-06-15T23:10:00.000-07:00

The combined Districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi always had great potential in Chess which was unearthed in recent years by DCS. The coastal belt of Karnataka was deprived of greater realms by the so-called power centre at the Capital. Established in 2001 with an aim of nurturing young talents of the combined districts, the institute has successfully raised State, National and International achievers over the years.

DCS has been regularly organizing good open and closed (Invitational) events for different age groups/ levels to provide necessary exposure and opportunities. Above all most these events were organized without much of outside support (donation or sponsorship). Instead, DCS allots certain inner funds to organize promotional activities. These events are widely publicized in media and the Institute has received tremendous moral support from the general public. Through these events DCS has also been trying inculcate professionalism among the players which shall take the game of Chess a long-way to make it a more popular sport.

It is at this juncture, there are certain vested interests and their puppets have been indulging in anti- chess activities which are very harmful for the process of Chess development. The Institute calls for the active participation of all chess lovers and promoters to annihilate these evils and take the game of CHESS to much greater scales in the combined Districts.

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Vishwas claims ELITE Title; Adith, Shabdik honoured

2007-06-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

Kannada Report

Vishwas Saralaya of MGM, Udupi took the limelight by lifting 'Elite Club' Trophy in Rapid Chess Challenge organised by Derik's Chess School, Mangalore. He scored 4.5 points in 5 rounds in Elite group participated by many FIDE rated players and strong senior and junior players. Prakash Rao of Canara College scored 3.5 points and was placed second on his better progressive points over Nihal Manjunath of Lourdes Central School who had to content for 3rd place.

Other Important placings:

Under 15:
1st Place: Yashas Salian- Lourdes Central School- 4 pts
2nd place: Suraj Prabhu- Canara School- 4pts
3rd Place: Siddhanth- MRPL- 2 pts

Under 15 Girls:
1st Place: Bhargavi Alva-St Agnes H S- 4pts
2nd Place:Riola D'souza-SVS, Bantwal-3pts
3rd Place:Rachana K- Sharada Vidyalaya-2pts

Under 13:
1st Place: Avinash R U-Sharada Vidyalaya- 4.5 pts
2nd Place:Govind- SVS, Bantwal- 4 pts
3rd Place: Pampa Peraje- Vidyodaya, Konaje- 4 pts

Under 13 Girls:
1st Place: Kripa Jain- SVS, Bantwal-4pts
2nd Place:Pooja Shekar- Canara H.S-3pts
3rd Place: Seema Crasta- SVS, Bantwal- 2.5pts

Under 11:
1st Place: Denzil Cutinho- Holy Family, Suratkal-4pts
2nd Place: Arun S- D.K.Z.P.K.M.Hr.Pry, Keyyor-4pts
3rd Place: Anekanth- Rotary, Moodubidre-4pts

Under 11 Girls:
1st Place: Mahima Khandige-St Agnes Hr Pry-4.5 Pts
2nd Place: Chrisel Pais- Ladyhill Eng Pry-4pts
3rd Place: Christeena - St Agnes- 3.5pts

Under 9:
1st Place:Gopalakrishna Nayak- Canara Pry-5pts
2nd Place:Utkarsh Salian- Lourdes Central School-4pts
3rd Place: Allama S- Presidency- 4 pts

Under 9 Girls:
1st Place: Andrea D'souza- St Agnes Eng Pry- 5pts
2nd Place:Rashmi Kamath- Canara Eng Pry- 4pts
3rd Place: Archana Baliga- Canara Eng Pry- 3pts

Under 7:
1st Place: Vivek K M- K V- 4 points
2nd Place: Sharan Rao- St Theresa- 4 pts
3rd Place: S N Ravi- Canara Eng Pry- 4 pts

Under 7 Girls:
1st Place: Reesha Shenoy- St Mary's Eng Pry- 4.5 pts
2nd Place: Soumya G Pai- Canara Eng Pry- 3.5 pts
3rd Place: Princia D'souza- Holy Family- 3.5 pts

Adith, Shabdik honored:

Prizes to the winners were distributed by Sri.M Maheshwara Rao, Deputy Commissioner, D.K; Sri. B.Dayanada, Superintendent of Police, D.K; Sri Ganesh Rao, Chairman, Karavali Group of Colleges; chess promoter Srinivas Nayak Indaje ; Sister Leena Rodrigues, Headmistress, Lourdes High School.
Deric Pinto and Prasanna Rao, Administrators, DCS; Guruprasad K, DCS Cordinator were also present on the dais.

On the occassion, Gold Medalist in World School Chess Championship Adith Jagadish and Shabdik Varma who recently was a joint winner in Under 10 in Sangli Chess Festival were honored by the eminent guests.
Speaking on the occassion, Sri.M Maheshwara Rao, Deputy Commissioner congratulated the players and also wished that pool of Grand Masters shall emerge in future from DCS.

Sri Dayananda, SP opined that the game of Chess has lots of potential in D.K coastal belt as this place is rich in intellect.

Sri Ganesh Rao stressed the need of chess education for children which will help them to excel in their academic studies.

DCS Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament

2007-06-04T23:28:00.000-07:00

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League Chess- Koushik, Pampa win honour

2007-06-04T04:22:00.000-07:00

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Koushik R

Koushik R of Canara College has won the DCS Premier League Chess Tournament held on 3rd June at DCS, Mangalore with a score of 6 points in as many rounds. He was able dominate the tournament after his first round survival against Yashas Salian in a closely fought game. Rathnavarma Bunnu of Dharmasthala defeated Vanessa D'souza in the last round and was placed runner up with 5 points. Vanessaa Dsouza of St. Agnes English School and Ganesh Kumar of St Aloysius College were tied for 3rd place with 4 points each. Vanessa's better tiebreak points fetched her the honor. Andrea D'souza was awarded 'Special Prize' for best junior performance with 3.5 points.

Pampa Peraje

In General League, rural talent Pampa Peraje of Vidyodaya Hr Primary School, Konaje won the title with 5 points in 6 rounds. Rammohan bhandary of Lourdes Central School had to be content for 2nd place though with 5 point but for his less tiebreak score. Adithya Pai of Beary's Public School won 3rd place with 4 points. Abhijith Kamath ( Sharada Vidyalaya) and Allama S (Presidency) were awarded Best Under 10 and Best Under 8 player with 3.5 points each to their credit. Pampa Peraje and Rammohan have qualified to participate in Premier League by virtue of their performance. Mahima Khandige of St Agnes English primary was awarded 'Best Girl player'.

Premier Leagues are intended to inculcate professionalism and competetive spirit among the players which will be participated by chosen juniors and invited senior players.

DCS League Tournament

2007-06-01T03:24:00.000-07:00

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DCS players shine in 'Sangli Chess Festival 2007'

2007-05-25T00:29:00.000-07:00

See Kannada Report Shabdik Varma receiving his award

Vanessa D'souza receiving her award

Anantharam R U receiving his award

DCS players have won laurels at National Level 'Sangli Chess Festival 2007' oraginised by Nuthan Buddi Mandal, Sangli during May. 9 year old Shabdik Varma of SDM English Primary School, Ujire scored 7 points in 8 rounds in ' LATE SOU. LEELABAI R. DESHPANDE Chess Tournament' for Under 10 category and was placed 2nd on progressive though he was joint 1st. 8 year old Anantharama R U of Sharada Vidyalaya, Mangalore scored 6.5 points in the same category and was placed 3rd.

Shabdik Varma's feat is the best perforamnce by a D.K Junior player in the National level Open event in the curent year. "I am very happy that Shabdik was able to regain his form in these tournaments here" opined his father and personal coach R V Bunnu.

Shabdik Varma- Pride of Dakshina Kannada
( prodigy from rural place.)

Anantharam R U bagged another prize in the fest by scoring 6.5 points in 8 rounds in LATE TAMMANNACHARYA PADSALGIKAR Chess Tournament for Under 8 Category. He was placed 3rd.

12 year old Vanessa D'souza of St Agnes English School, Mangalore also bagged two prizes in the festival. She scored 6.5 points in rounds in LATE DR. T.D. HATHIRAM Chess Tournament for Under 14 category. She won 3rd place. She continued her good run as she scored 6 points in 8 rounds in the LATE ABASAHEB GANU Chess Tournament for Under 12 Category and was placed 4th.

Sangli Chess Festival is a National Level Chess event which attracts strong players from across the nation. Nuthan Buddi Mandal is organising this festival since 1979.

India A Team wins title in World School Chess

2007-05-09T04:57:00.000-07:00

Indian medalists with Team Manger IM R V Gokhale

Adith Jagadish with Team Trophy and Medal

India 'A' team comprising of Adith Jagadish (Mangalore, student of DCS), Abhimanyu Puranik (Mumbai), Ivana Furtado (Goa), Sweetie Patel (Gujrath), Meghana C H (Kochi, Ker) and Savtik M (Bangalore) has won the Team title amidst the strong competetion by Russia and Columbia.in the 3rd World School Chess Championship 2007 organised at Halkidiki, Greece from 27th April to 5th May.

Active participation by Russia, UK and many countries which did not take part in the World Youth Championship 2006 in Georgea made this event very strong and tougher one.

Derik's Chess School prodigy Adith Jagadish scored 6.5 points in 9 rounds and was placed 6th in Under 13 Open category. Nikologorskiy Konstantin of Russia has won the title in his category with 7 points. Adith was in a 6 way tie for 3rd place. But his progressive points could reach him only till 6th. Earlier in 2006 he had secured 5th position in Under 13 in Asian School Chess Championship at Singapore.

Another DCS player Nihal Manjunath in the same category scored 5 points in 9 rounds and was placed 28th.

Adith, Nihal were accompanied by their coach Prasanna Rao, Administrator Derik's Chess School.

Adith is studying in Lourdes Central School, Mangalore; he is son of Jagadeesh Boloor and Bharathi Jagadeesh.

Info: State Seniors' chess championship

2007-04-24T23:39:00.000-07:00

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Adith & Nihal for World School Chess at Greece

2007-04-24T22:28:00.000-07:00

ADITH JAGADISH BOLOOR

NIHAL MANJUNATH

Derik's Chess School prodigies Adith Jagadish Boloor and Nihal Manjunath will take part in the Under 13 category in the 3rd World School Chess Championship being organised in Halkidiki, Greece from 27th April to 6th May 2007.

Adith Jagadish Boloor is son of Jagadeesh Boloor and Bharathi Jagadeesh. He is studying in Lourdes Central School, Mangalore.

Nihal Manjunath is son of Dr.Manjunath Shetty and Dr.Veena Manjunath. He is studying in Lourdes Central School, Mangalore.

Adith Jagadish earlier has taken part in Asian School Championship in Under 13 category in the year 2006. He narrowly missed the medal and secured impressive 5th position. He also stood 1st in the Under 12 category in a rapid event held in Singapore.

They will be accompanied by Prasanna Rao, Administrator, DCS.

Summer Chess Camp

2007-03-19T04:35:00.000-07:00

SUMMER CHESS TRAINING CAMP -2007

DERIK’S CHESS SCHOOL

MANGALORE

With renowned resource persons including International Master

1) Beginners Level Training Camp from 4^th to 14^th April 2007:

for Beginners Group.

2) Intermediate Level Training Camp from 4^th to 19th April 2007:

for Intermediate Group and Advanced Beginners Group.

3) Advanced Level Training Camp from 4^th to 19^th April 2007:

for advanced group and advanced intermediate group.

4) 2^nd Beginners Level Training Camp from 16^th to 26th April 2007:

for Beginners Group.

Contact details:

Tel: 0824 4277273 Email: dcs.chess@gmail.com

X National Cities Chess Championship

2007-02-17T04:32:00.000-08:00

Adith Jagadish (Mangalore 'B'- Team) was awarded for Best Junior Performance by outstation player in 10th National Cities Chess Championship held in Chennai from 11th to 15th February 2007.
In Pic: Adith being awarded by Bharat Singh Chauhan, Treasurer, All India Chess Federation
Mangalore 'A' and 'B' Teams led by Vikram Saralaya and Prasanna B.R respectively scored 16 points each and finished 13th and 14th.

Vikram Saralaya wins 2nd DCS Circuit Chess

2007-02-04T05:02:00.000-08:00

VIKRAM SARALAYA

Vikram Saralaya, top most active FIDE rated player of the combined districts has won Premier league category in the 2nd DCS Circuit Chess Tournament organised on 4th February at DCS, Mannagudda. He scored effortless 9 points in 9 rounds to clinch the title.

2nd place was bagged by Rathnavarma Bunnu from Dharmasthala with 7 points. Another FIDE rated player in the field Nihal Manjunath, Lourdes Central School had to be content for 3rd place with 6.5 points.

10 invited senior and junior players have taken part in this category which was conducted in round robin system.

Suraj Prabhu

In another category, 7 round swiss league was won by Suraj Prabhu, Canara Main with 6.5 points. Pampa Peraje, Konaje won the 2nd place scoring 6 points. Rammohan Bhandary of Lourdes Central School scored 5.5 points and was placed 3rd. Uthkarsh Salian of Lourdes Central School was awarded best under 10 player.

32 invited junior players had taken part in this category. Prizes were distributed by Capt.Walter Pereira, GENMAR, USA.

2nd Circuit Chess Tournament-2007

2007-01-28T23:41:00.000-08:00

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St Agnes wins Overall

2007-01-27T05:55:00.000-08:00

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.
    

Special introductory free training program:

2007-01-16T06:16:00.000-08:00

DCS will organize 5 day special introductory free training sessions for the children as part of the Project 2007- ' chess for kids' from 28th January to 1st February 2007 at its premises. The main objective of the program is to kindle interest in chess among kids.

Eligibility: 1. For children between 5 to 7 year age.
2. Only for children from Mangalore city.

For further details Schools/ parents can contact Administrator at Tel Number: 4277273, 9880489366.

DCS Circuit Chess 2007 begins

2007-01-09T21:32:00.000-08:00

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DCS Circuit Chess Tournaments 2007 was inaugurated by the Administrator Deric Pinto by himself taking part in the Premier League. There were 6 invited strong players in premier league and 36 players in Juniors' category.

Deric Pinto scored 4 points in 5 rounds and topped the Premier league, while Yashas Salian scored unbeaten 5.5 in 6 rounds to clinch title in Juniors. Helga Sequeira with 4 points was top among the Junior Girls. The new Rolling Trophy was instilled for the Premier League was awarded to Vishwas saralaya .

Final Placings:
In premier league:
1. Deric Pinto (2138)- 4/5
2-3. Vishwas saralaya (2001)- 3.5/ 5
Adith Jagadish (2111)- 3.5/ 5
4. Prakash V Rao (2010)- 2.5/ 5
5. Koushik R - 1/ 5
6. Nihal Manjunath (2085)- .5/ 5

Juniors:
1 Yashas Salian, 5.5 23.5
2 Kiran A, 5.5 22.5
3 Suraj Prabhu, 5 20.0
Best Under 10: Adithya Pai, 4 21.5
Best Under 8: Rahul Peter, 3.5 18.0

Junior Girls:
1 Helga Sequeira, 4 24.0
2 Ankitha R, 4 24.0
3 Pooja S, 4 19.5
Best Under 10: Rashmi Kamath, 3 14.5
Best Under 8: Swathi Baliga, 2 16.5

State Level Children Chess Fest-2007

2007-01-06T02:05:00.000-08:00

See more details: here

Circuit Chess Tournaments 2007 will begin

2007-01-03T21:19:00.000-08:00

Circuit Chess Tournament 2007 will commence from 7th January. Visit DCS Calendar.

Adith, Ankitha bring laurels

2006-12-28T04:06:00.000-08:00

Mr Mohan Rao, General Manager, Corporation Bank honoring Adith J & Anktha R

Master Adith Jagadish and Kumari Ankitha Rajaram have brought laurels to the Nation with their performances at 2^nd Asian School Chess Championship organized at Singapore by Singapore Chess Federation. These stupendous performances by our students have scripted history in Karnataka chess.

Master Adith Jagadish has won 1^st in Boys’ Under 12 Category in the prestigious ‘Celebrating 10’ Chess Challenge 2006 organized by INTCHESS and Singapore Chess Federation on 24^th December 2006. ‘Celebrating 10’ was an International Open Rapid event which was participated by a Grandmaster, many strong International Masters, FIDE Masters and players from different countries.

He also secured very impressive 5^th position in the Under 13 Open category in the 2^nd Asian School Chess Championship organized from 17^th to 23^rd December 2006 by Singapore Chess Federation at ASEAN Chess Academy, Singapore.

Ankitha Rajaram has won two medals in the Under 7 Girls category in the 2^nd Asian School Chess Championship. Teaming with Ivana Furtado, Goa (Individual Gold winner) she won Team Gold medal for India in her Category. She also won Individual Bronze medal defeating Vietnam, China and Singapore players.

Both of their performances have achieved many rare accomplishments.

● Adith’s performance in Under 12 in ‘Celebrating 10’ is Mangalore’s first age group title in International Open tournament.

● Ankitha’s both medals are first International School Chess Medals for Karnataka.

Profiles:

Adith Jagadish Boloor:

FIDE (International) Rating- 2162

Age-12

Father- Jagadish Boloor; Mother- Bharathi Jagadish

Started Playing-at the age of 10yr

School- 7^th Std, Lourdes Central School

Skills- Karate, swimming

ADITH is a rarest flowering of Mangalorean chess. He is uncompromising in style and very aggressive on the board. It’s a treat to watch him on the board. His Rating of 2162 is a testimony of his strength in chess beyond in Karnataka as the nearest rating in his category will be at least 60 points down. Securing international acclaims in 2 years is almost nearly impossible task, that too in category like Under 12 where the players will have started chess at the age of 5, with 7 years amassed experience!

Ankitha Rajaram

Age- 7

Father- Rajaram; Mother-Bharathi Rajaram

Started playing- at the age of 4 ½ yrs

School- Sharada Vidyalaya

Skills- Dancing, Drawing

Player with a very strong will power and memory. She has started chess at the right age. Asian School Chess is her first notable performance, which should go a long way to bring in more performances in world level.

Address by Sri Mohan Rao, General manager, Corporation Bank.
Adith, Ankitha with their proud family members

Ready for new goals...

Adith, Akitha for Asian Scool Chess Festival 2006

2006-12-14T22:35:00.000-08:00

Adith Jagadish (Fide Rated 2162) and Ankitha R will be taking part in the Asian School Chess Festival 2006 being organised at Singapore by Singapore Chess Federation on behalf of Asian School Chess Fedration from 17th to 24th December 2006.

Adith Jagadish, Lourdes Central School will participate in the Under 13 Category and Ankitha R, Sharada Vidyalaya will participate in Under 7 Girls Category. Adith Jagadish is likely to start as top seed in his category.

The event will be participated by most of the Asian countries like India, Singapore, Qatar, Korea, China and many more.

DCS and the whole of Chess fraternity of Mangalore wish for their success in their endeavor.

Weekend Chess Tournament (Level 3,4 & 5- non medallists)

2006-12-10T21:22:00.000-08:00

'KIRAN. A' SHINES IN WEEKEND

Kiran A, Canara Boys High School has won the non medalists' DCS Weekend Chess Tournament organised at DCS, Mangalore on 10th December 2006. He scored 5 points in 6 rounds and was in 3 way tie with Aksh H(Lourdes Central School) and Pampa Peraje(Vidyodaya Pry) for the first place. His better progressive points i.e 19 over others fetched him the title.

Akash H had to be content for the runner up position with 5 points and 17 progressive points. Pampa Peraje was placed 3rd with 5 points and 16 progressive points. Helga Sequeira of Sacred Hearts claimed Best Girl player of the tourney.

Top 10

Place Name School Score Progr.

1 Kiran A, Canara 5 19.0
2 Akash H, Lourdes 5 17.0
3 Pampa peraje,Vidyodaya 5 16.0
4 Helga Sequeira,Sacred Hearts 4 16.0 Best Girl player
5 Shwetha M, Kerala samaja 4 14.0
6 Vighneshwaran, K V 3.5 14.0
7 Vaibhav D'souza,St Aloysius 3.5 9.0
8 Bhargavi Alva, St Agnes 3 15.0
9 Sourav baliga, St Aloysius 3 12.0
10 Anvitha J, Lourdes 3 10.0

Priyanka D'souza and Vinay Sherlekar claim DCS Weekend for Level 1 & 2

2006-12-03T04:54:00.000-08:00

Priyanka D'souza, St Agnes High School and Vinay Sherlekar, St Aloysius Eng Pry have claimed titles in Girls and Boys titles in Weekend Chess Tournament for Level 1 & 2 organized by DCS on 3rd December.

Priyanka scored 4 points in 5 rounds in the combined field and topped the list. Vinay clinched a scintillating win against Priyanka in final round to top among the boys.

Priyanka was in a 3 way tie for 1st place with Shwetha, Kerala Samajam and Rashmi Kamath, Canara Eng Pry all with 4 points. Final standings were decided by applying Buchholz Tie break system.

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Final top 10 Standings:

Girls Category:
Place Name Score Buch. M-Buch.

1 Priyanka, 4 16.0 9.5
2 Shwetha, 4 12.5 8.0
3 Rashmi Kamath, 4 12.5 7.5
4 Mahima, 3.5 12.5 7.0
5 Pooja, 3 14.5 8.5
6 Chrstina, 3 10.0 6.0
7 Archana Baliga, 2.5 13.5 8.0
8 Anvitha R, 2.5 10.5 6.5
9 Nidhi Rai, 2 12.0 7.5
10 Marsha, 2 11.5 6.5

Boys Category:

1 Vinay, 4 15.5 9.5
2 Shashank, 3.5 13.5 8.0
3 Ashish, 3 14.0 9.0
4 Shishirdeep, 3 13.5 7.5
5 Vinay KM, 2.5 12.5 8.0
6 Orwin, 2.5 12.5 7.5
7 Nipun Agarwal, 2.5 9.0 3.0
8 Sahil shenoy, 2 13.5 9.0
9 Aman Cizar, 2 13.5 8.5
10 Aditya Kini, 2 9.0 3.0

Sanjay Rao wins City Level Inter High School Chess

2006-12-02T04:49:00.000-08:00

Sanjay J Rao of Canara High School, Urwa has won the City Level Inter High School Chess Tournament organized by P.T.A, Besant English School Mangalore on 2nd December. He scored 4 points in 5 rounds with 14 progressive points to better two other tied for the first place.

Manasa K of Sri Ramakrishna Eng High School scored 4 points with 12 progressive points and was placed 2nd. Sumith Bhat secured 3rd with 4 points and 11 progressive points.

Earlier the event was inaugurated by Deric Pinto, Administrator, Derik's Chess School by lighting the lamp. Kubera Shetty, President P.T.A; Sudha K V, Headmistress, Besant Eng School; Vijendra, Member, P.T.A and Prasanna Rao, Tournament Director were also present on the occasion.

The winners will receive their award on school's annual day to be held on 21st December.

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Top seeded Manasa K

Sumith Bhat toppled the winner in last round

ADITH WINS DCS PREMIER LEAGUE CHESS TOURNAMENT

2006-11-26T23:50:00.000-08:00

Adith Jagadish of Lourdes Central School clinched title in the Premier League Chess Tournament by scoring 7 points out of 8. The Medallists event was organised at DCS on 26th November witnessed participation of 9 invited strong National and State performers and was conducted in Round Robin with Fischer Rapid time control.

State Under 11 girls champion Vanessa D'souza(St Agnes)'s attempt went in vain though her upset victory over Adith, couldn't stop him from walking away with the winner's smile. Vanessa scored 6.5 points with +6, -1, =1 score and was placed runner up. Her only loss was against Koushik R of Sharada Vidyalaya. Koushik R scored 6 points with +6, -2 score. He was placed 3rd. State Under 7 champion Anantharam R U of Sharada Vidyalaya was impressive with +4, -4 score to bag 4th place.

In another simultaneous non medallists' event-Juniors' Invitational Rapid Chess Tournament Avinash R U of Sharada Vidyalaya scored unbeaten 5.5 points in 6 rounds to bag the honour. Other results :

2nd Place Adithya Baliga, Canara Urwa - 5/6

3rd Place Akash H, Lourdes Central - 5/6

Best Girl Bhargavi Alva, St Agnes- 4/6

Best Under 12 Vineeth Sherlekar, St Aloysius- 4.5/6

Best Under 12 Girl Chrisel Pais,Ladyhill Eng- 3/6

Best Under 10 Nihal Pereira, St Theresa- 4/6

Best Under 10 Girl Swathi Baliga, Carmel-3/6

Best Under 8 Vigneshwaran, Kendriya Vidyalaya-4/6

Best Under 8 Girl Rashmi Kamath, Canara Eng-2.5/6

Vishwas Saralaya tops State Level Pre University Chess

2006-11-13T06:08:00.000-08:00

Vishwas Saralaya of MGM, Udupi has won the State Level Pre University Chess Championship organised Govt Girls junior College, Basavanagudi, Bangalore held on 11th November 2006.

He gathered unbeaten 6.5 points in 7 rounds to claim the title. Koushik R of sharada Vidyalaya, mangalore scored 5.5 points and was placed 5th to make it the Karnataka Team.

Soumyashree C Ail of Canara P U College, mangalore scored 5 points in 6 rounds and stood runner up in Girls section.

Vishwas, Koushik and Soumyashree are among the players sellected to reprersent Karnataka in National level Championship to be held at Tirupati.

Vikram Saralaya & Prakash Rao shine at All India University Chess

2006-11-13T04:38:00.000-08:00

DCS Seniors Vikram Saralaya and Prakash V Rao, representing V.T.U and Mangalore University respectively, showed stupendous performance helping their Universities get good placings in the All India Inter University Chess Championship organised at Kanpur from 27th Otober to 1st November.

V.T.U scored 24.5 points in total 9 rounds, where Vikram playing 1st Board had a lion share of 8 points out of 9. Team was placed 4th.

Mangalore Universitry scorerd 20 points in 9 rounds and was placed 27th (improving previous position of 36th last year). Prakash Rao playing 3rd board greatly contributed to the team by scoring 8.5 points in 9 games.

We congratulate Vikram and Prakash for their achievements.

ADITH IMPRESSIVE IN WORLD U-12

2006-11-13T03:45:00.000-08:00

ADITH JAGADISH was very impressive in his very first attempt in World Youth Championship. Playing in Under 12 category which witnessed participation of many Age group World Champions, FIDE Masters and strong Indian emerging stars, Adith led the tables initially. 5th round he suffered loss against experienced Fenil Shah. 6th round, Adith defeated strong indian opponent Sri Harsha comfortably.

After 7 rounds he had accumulated 5 points, therefter he succumbed to the pressure and gathered 6 points in total 11 rounds.
He was placed 29th with 6 points and 45 tiebreak points.

Adith Jagadish now looks forward for the upcoming Asian School Chess Festival to be organized at Singapore during December. He aims at bringing laurels to the Nation with his performances at world and Asian Championships.

Vanessa wins State Under 11 Girls Championship

2006-10-22T03:46:00.000-07:00

Vanessa Tressa D'Souza

Vanessa Tressa D'Souza of St Agnes English School has bagged State Under 11 Girls Chess Championship held at Adichunchanagiri Kalyana Mantapa, Shimoga organised by Nalanda Chess Academy. The event was held under the auspices of United Karnataka Chess Association between Oct 19 and Oct 21.

Vanessa scored unbeaten 4 points in 5 rounds and defeated her school-mate Shalon Pais in a closely fought tiebreaker with 1.5-.5 margin.

After five rounds, Vanessa, Shalon Pais and Andrea D'Souza (all Mangaloreans from St Agnes English Medium School and trained at Derik's Chess School) were tied with 4 points and 12.5 progressive score.

Andrea was pushed to the third place in cut progressive calculations. Shalon Pais had to be content for Runner Up position after going down to Vanessa in tiebreaker.

While the Girls category was dominated by Mangalorean Girls in the boy’s section defending champion Viani Antonio D'Cunha of St Aloysius Primary School, Mangalore took the limelight by scoring unbeaten 6.5 points in 8 rounds. However, he had to be content for Runner Up place, as the title was bagged by top seeded Yashas D of Shimoga with 7.5 points.

With this performance, Vanessa D'Souza, Shalon Pais and Viani D'Cunha are among the 4 players, been selected to represent the State in the upcoming National Under 11 Chess Championship to be held at Chennai from Nov 3.

Adith for World Under 12

2006-10-15T04:53:00.000-07:00

Master Adith Jagadish of Lourdes Central School will be taking part in the Under 12 category in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held at Batumi, Georgea from 18th to 29th October 2006.

Adith Jagadish has FIDE Rating 2162 in the October list announced by FIDE (World Chess Federation) and is the topmost active Rated player from our District (tops Sub Juniors in the State).

He will be joining the Indian Team at New Delhi which will leave to Georgea on 17th .

Derik's Chess School and Chess fraternity of Dakshina Kannada wishes for his credible performance to bring laurels to our Country.

Under 11 Championship

2006-10-15T04:49:00.000-07:00

Derik's Chess School, Mangalore on behalf of Chess Association, Dakshina Kannada will organise Under 11 Boys and Girls District Chess Championship from 17th October at its premises in 1st A Cross, Mannagudda.

Eligibility:Players born on or after 1-1-1995
Players from the Districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi
Reporting Time: 9.30 a.m. on 17th
For further information players can contact Administrator at Tel No- 98804 89366 or 4277273

the real need in Mangalore...

2006-10-09T00:49:00.000-07:00

Last few days, Mangalore has witnessed never before phenomena. It shouldn't have occurred, but sometime some elements are driven by short sighted visions than needy greater issues. There are better issues to fight for! Our politicians, religious leaders render their contribution for such happenings- whether directly or indirectly; whether intentionally or unintentionally.

It is at this juncture, we need issues to bring us together, get united and celebrate the life. Sports one of such podium where the relegion and races have no work. Take the example of chess, it originated in India, traveled across Persia, greatly developed and popularized by Russia and Europe. It did not belonged to any community. Just as the symbol for human intelligentsia it has spread across countries and continents. More than hundred and fifty countries take part in World Chess Olympiad!

It is a call for our leaders, they must promote sports, art and culture in our coastal belt, rather than making people fight for petty issues.

International Master Balasubramanium at DCS

2006-10-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

International Master Balasubramanium will render his coaching services at DCS on the Special invitation by Administrator, DCS. He will be intensively training young prodigies of the Institute for two weeks. he will also participate in an Invitational Chess Tournament at DCS. A special simultaneous display also will be arranged for kids to provide an opportunity to challenge this strong IM.

A brief profile of IM Balasubramanium:

Age: 35

FIDE Rating: present 2335 (Career Highest 2408)

Title: International Master

Profession: Working for ICF, Chennai

Passion: Chess, Chess, Chess

This former National 'B' Champion has won more than 60 open tournaments. His wins have come agianst many Grandmasters like Sasikiran, Koneru Humpy, Alexander Fominyh, R B Ramesh. Now he is in hunt for his Grandmaster Norms. He is also aiming to produce young performers by his valued coaching.

Anantharam steals limelight

2006-10-03T22:34:00.000-07:00

7 year old chess prodigy Anantharam R U of Sharada Vidyalaya has won the State Under 7 Chess Championship with a cakewalk of 6 points in as many rounds, in the State Under 7 and Under 9 Boys and Girls Chess Championship held at State Youth Centre, Bangalore from 29th September to 1st October 2006.

He proved too strong for his category as he claimed the title with a round to spare. Our District has retained this title for the second consecutive year as the last year's winner was Shabdik Varma of SDM Ujire.

In Under 7 Girls category, Ankitha R of Sharada Vidyalaya scored 4 points in 5 rounds to claim Runner Up.

In Under 9 Girls Category, Shalon J Pais of St. Agnes Engish Primary scored 4 points in 5 rounds and was placed Runner Up.

All the above 3 have qualified to represent the State in the upcoming National Championships during November.