05/05/2026
โ๏ธ Grand Premiere Chess Challenge 2026 โ๏ธ
Organized by Knights Flame Chess
๐ Venue: Sri Nissanka Maha Vidyalaya, Kurunegala
๐
Date:10th of May 2026
๐ง๐ง AGE CATEGORIES
(Girls & Open โ Separate Events)
Age calculation as at 01st January 2026
Under 6 โ Born after 2020
Under 8 โ Born in 2018 & 2019
Under 10 โ Born in 2016 & 2017
Under 12 โ Born in 2014 & 2015
Open Event โ Born before 2013
๐ PRIZES โ UNDER 6, 8, 10 & 12
(Girls & Open โ Separate)
๐ฅ Champion โ Trophy + Gold Medal + Certificate
๐ฅ 1st Runner-Up โ Trophy + Silver Medal + Certificate
๐ฅ 2nd Runner-Up โ Trophy + Bronze Medal + Certificate
๐
4th & 10th Places โ Merit Medal + Certificate
๐ If a category exceeds 20 players, additional 02 Merit Medals & Certificates will be awarded for every extra 10 players
(Eg:
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20/12/2025
*15th Ethugalpura International Chess Championship 2025*
Watch live Stream with expert commentary and real-time board analysis. Follow every move as it happens on the DGT digital boards.
Live Stream Link: https://live.ethugalpura.com/
For complete pairings, news, standings, and tournament information, please visit https://www.ethugalpura.com
Live Commentry by CM Budhhika Amarasinghe
18/12/2025
โ 15th ETHUGALPURA INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP โ 2025 โ
Special Installment Payment Plan for Players ๐ฑ๐ฐ
Understanding the current economic difficulties faced by players and parents, the Organizing Committee is pleased to introduce a flexible installment payment plan to ensure that no talented player misses this prestigious event. This initiative is introduced purely to support players to continue their chess journey ๐
๐น A. UNRATED PLAYERS
1๏ธโฃ Classical Event
๐ฐ Total Fee: Rs. 7,000
โ
Register with Rs. 4,000
โก Balance: 6 installments of Rs. 500
๐
Starting from January 2026
๐น B. RATED PLAYERS
1๏ธโฃ Classical Event
๐ฐ Total Fee: Rs. 6,000
โ
Register with Rs. 3,000
โก Balance: 6 installments of Rs. 500
๐
Starting from January 2026
โจ This arrangement is introduced to support our chess community during challenging times and to encourage players to continue competing, learning, and growing through chess.
๐ Limited slots โ Early registration recommended
๐ For more details & registration: Mr Werochana Perera (President- Knights Flame Chess Club - 071 740 0249)
โ Let us move forward together โ one move at a time! โ
17/12/2025
๐ Early Bird Discount Alert! ๐
Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the 15th Ethugalpura International Chess Championship 2025!
๐ Discount valid until:17th December 2025 12.00 pm
Register early and save! โ
๐
Dates: 18th โ 23rd December 2025
๐ Venue: Hotel Blue Sky, Kurunegala
๐ฅ Register Now:
๐ Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/oJ6mUHcJVoSafzu57
๐ค Join the Players'
๐ WhatsApp Group Link: Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ld1sm8KCeic3ZepdC8neDt
Prospect
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TmEixgSGmR84o4L-IwzbVe-77aVSrN6/view?usp=drivesdk
๐ Early Bird Discount Alert! ๐
Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the 15th Ethugalpura International Chess Championship 2025!
Register early and save! โ
๐
Dates: 18th โ 23rd December 2025
๐ Venue: Hotel Blue Sky, Kurunega
For More Info: 0775484923
15/12/2025
๐ Early Bird Discount Alert! ๐
Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the 15th Ethugalpura International Chess Championship 2025!
๐๏ธ Discount valid until:17th December 2025
Register early and save! โ๏ธ
๐
Dates: 18th โ 23rd December 2025
๐ Venue: Hotel Blue Sky, Kurunegala
๐ฅ Register Now:
๐ Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/oJ6mUHcJVoSafzu57
๐ค Join the Players' Group:
๐ WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVC0LBClcgg58GopDcT9tc?mode=wwt
๐ Contact Us:
๐ฒ Mr. Chulathika Perera โ 0775484923
Mr. Ruwan Weerasingha - 071 613 0616