The DPS International Chess Championship Girls (open)-2017 organised at Delhi Public School, Ranchi began here on Saturday. Secretary cum Commissioner Commercial Taxes, KK Khandelwal was the Chief Guest on the occasion who inaugurated the event with principal of the school Dr. Ram Singh. Pritam Singh CEO, All India Jharkhand Chess Association (AJCA) also graced the occasion.
The ceremony was followed by an oath ceremony in which the participants pledged to keep their sportsman spirit.
Dr. Ram Singh the Principal of DPS Ranchi said that it was honor for the school to be the host of such a prestigious event. He also said that Chess is not only a game which helps the growth of the mental ability. He wished luck to each of the participants and said that may the best team win.Encouraging the participants Chief Guest KK Khandelwal, said that Chess is the game of deep thinking and confidence. It gives the students the ability to improve the logical thinking.
The teams of 13 different schools from all over India are participating in the championship namely, DPS Allahabad, DPS Ananda Puram, DPS Asansol, DPS Buland Sahar, DPS Dhanbad, DPS Gurgaon, DPS Jamshedpur, DPS Kamptee Road Nagpur, DPS Nalco Nagar, DPS R.K. Puram, DPS lucknow, DPS Raurkela and DPS Ranchi.
The results of the championship will be displayed live in 185 countries all across the world. Today three rounds of the chess were played.