Date:23/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/23/stories/2008122356941600.htm

Sport - Chess

International women’s open

MANGALORE: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary, D.V. Mr. Sundar said the AICF would conduct an international open tournament exclusively for women next year. “Mangalore could host the tournament,” he added.

“Though women could play in the various open international tournaments, we feel by conducting an exclusive international event for them, we could promote the women’s sport better.

“We will bring Woman Grandmasters from abroad for the tournament.” — Principal Correspondent