JCI Porbandar Plus organized a district chess tournament in Porbandar with 200 participants competing across five age and gender categories.
The event followed FIDE rules using Swiss-Manager software for transparent pairings
The tournament was conducted according to FIDE norms using the Swiss System, with pairings managed by Swiss-Manager software to ensure fair and transparent competition throughout the event.
Participants ranged from five to 75 years old with winners receiving trophies and certificates
Players aged between five and 75 years took part in the Under-8, Under-12, Under-16, Open Age, and Women’s Open categories, with top performers in each group awarded trophies, certificates, and gifts even as all participants received participation certificates.
Local officials and a prominent businessman supported the tournament’s smooth execution
Director Divyesh Thobhani and arbiters Maitreya Soni, Yogesh Kansara, Kamal Makhecha, Gautam Joshi, Manish Bamaniya, Krishnaben Joshi, and Maheshbhai Nandha oversaw the event, while noted industrialist and Porbandar resident Rizwanbhai Adatiya attended in person to encourage the organizers.
How many categories were featured in the tournament?
The tournament included five categories: Under-8, Under-12, Under-16, Open Age, and Women’s Open.
Who attended the event to support the organizers?
Rizwanbhai Adatiya, a noted industrialist and Porbandar resident, attended the tournament in person to encourage the JCI Porbandar Plus team.