Romesh is the 1st IM of Sri Lanka And Methmani Makes WIM
WIM Liza Shamima Aktar of Bangladesh had no opposition and scored a total of 8 ½ points out of possible 9, just having one draw with Manisha Sachini Gunaratne of Sri Lanka. She qualifies for the Next Women’s World cup. Reigning Champion WIM Sachini Ranasinghe had a rough event where she had two defeats against Liza and Nelunika Methmani from Sri Lanka. But, she managed to get the Silver Medal in the event with 6 ½ points. Nelunika Methmani who is just 15 years displayed excellent skill to won the Bronze medal with the WIM title scoring 6 points out of 9 games just losing to the winner. Sharmin Shrin Sultana of Bangladesh and Manisha Suchini Gunaratne of Sri Lanka also scored 6 points and won the WFM title as per the FIDE regulations for the Zonals.
The Asian Zonal Chess Championship 2013 was organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka from 2nd to 9th February 2013 at the MAS Fabric Park Institution and Hotel, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka. Forty Six Players (34 men and 12 women) from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka participated in the event. You may get the tournament details from www.chess-results.com
The Awards Ceremony was held under the patronage of Mr. Upali Gunasekara, the President of Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, Mr. Miswa Deen, CEO, MAS Institution and Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, the President, Zone 3.2 of President.
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