SHILLONG: The 1st Mairang Open Chess Championship was held at Tirot Sing Memorial Hall in Pyndengumiong, Mairang on Saturday.
The tournament, organised by the Mairang Chess Association, was graced withy the presence of local MDC Batskhem Ryntathiang who attended the event as the chief guest.
A total of 46 individuals took part in the tournament out of which 30 were school students.
Winners (School Student Category): 1st Ronalwanbor Lyngkhoi – Christking. 2nd Niberson Rapsang -JNV Nongstoin. 3rd Mewanlambok Syiemlieh -JNV Nongstoin. 4TH Brian CJL Marshillong- Anderson HSS Nongstoin. 5th Mewanpynhun Diengdoh -St Anthonys Shillong who also bagged the award for Promising Player in the Boys’ category.
6th Skhemborlang Wahlang- Tirot Sing Memorial College Mairang
promising Player Girls- Nicely Angel L Nonglait-Anderson HSS Nongstoin.
Open Category: 1 st AC Gare 2nd Rijied Katrai. 3rd HD Sutnga. 4th Firsterborn Marwein-Mairang. 5th Jerry Pajat. 6th Benedict Shabong.
