Phek district chess c'ship begins

Dimapur, November 4: The 9th edition of Phek district chess championship 2016 under the aegis of Phek District Chess Association (PDCA) got underway on Friday at PTC Hall with MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Azo maintained that games and sports are essentials for all round development of a personality. “It refresh us and imparts a sound body with a sound mind,” he said Further, he stressed on the need to promote chess in the state and also urged the players to play with a sporting spirit, a press release stated. The champion will walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winner will get Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7000 and Rs. 6000 respectively. The two-day tournament will culminate on November 5.