226 Players from Five Countries Compete in Kathmandu Chess Tournament
Summary
226 players from Nepal, India, America, Britain, and France are competing in the Navindra Raj Joshi Memorial Third FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament in Kathmandu, organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Key Points
- 226 players from five countries are competing in the chess tournament organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
- The tournament is named the Navindra Raj Joshi Memorial Third FIDE Rapid (Under 1900) Chess Tournament and held at Cultural Dya Chhen in Dharmapath.
- Players from Nepal, India, America, Britain, and France, including participants from 48 districts of Nepal, are taking part.
- The Swiss system is used for the tournament, with players earning points for wins and draws, and accommodations provided for out-of-town players.