The World Tamil Chess Federation's fourth London rapid open. Seven rounds, open to all communities, with trophies in four age categories.
- Format
- Rapid · 7 rounds (Swiss) · 15 min + 2 sec
- Entry
- £25–£35
World Tamil Chess Federation — உலகத் தமிழர் சதுரங்கப் பேரவை
Tournament highlights
A grand rapid chess tournament held in London by the World Tamil Chess Federation for Tamil players from across Europe.
- Format
- Rapid · 7 rounds (Swiss)
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Committee
11 members across United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sri Lanka and Norway
Chess enthusiasts from four countries who organise the federation's tournaments and programmes.
Dharmaratnam RagurajPresident · United Kingdom
Kandiah SingamFounder · Switzerland
Vijayaratnam VijitharanHead of Tournaments · Sri Lanka
Antony AmarapalaHead of Operations · Norway
Ananthy VijayarajahHead of Marketing & Sponsorship · United Kingdom
Thillairaj SagathevanHead of Technical · Switzerland
Niranjan YogeswaranHead of Public Relations · United Kingdom
Santhirabalan NirmalarajahHead of Youth Development · United Kingdom
Elanganathan KuganathanHead of Admin & Membership · United Kingdom
Sai MaruganSub-committee member · United Kingdom
Mohanagandhirasa KajanSub-committee member · Sri Lanka
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