The 20th Battle of the Kings
The 20th Battle of the Kings
The Royal College Chess Club is geared up to host this prestigious event for the 20th time, under the captaincy of W.M.K.V.B.Wijekoon, making it the only chess tournament organized by any school in Sri Lanka which has lasted this long.
- When-8th, 9th and 10th of January
- Where- top floor of the new ‘EDEX building' at Royal College
- Particiation- at least 40 teams, 280 players is expected(team event with the largest participation in the Chess calendar, after the National Schools and Sri Lanka Schools Games)
- Specialty 1-will be International Rated for the first time ever(1st and only international rated schools team championship and the only international rated event organized by a school in Sri Lanka
- Specialty 2- The one and only 'Crazy' tournament of Sri Lanka will be held again for the 4th consecutive time
With the unwavering support of the college staff, old boys as well as the kind sponsors, it is safe to assume that the Royal College Chess Club will pull off a memorable event from which each player, teacher, coach and parent will take home something special.
Join us in our endevour to make history!!!