Former State-Champion from Mysuru, Y.G. Vijayeendra, will be representing India in the Sri Lanka Open International Rating Chess Championship-2017 to be held at Kurunegala, near Colombo, from Aug. 7-11. Vijayeendra has a present ELO rating of 2116 and players from India and other countries including hosts Sri Lanka will be taking part in the Tournament.
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Vijayeendra for Sri Lankan Open Rating Chess Tournament
Former State-Champion from Mysuru, Y.G. Vijayeendra, will be representing India in the Sri Lanka Open International Rating Chess Championship-2017 to be held at Kurunegala, near Colombo, from Aug. 7-11. Vijayeendra has a…
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Published August 3, 2017 · 1 min read
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