The Nagaland Open Pre-Season Chess Tournament 2026 organized by Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) at Nagaland Olympic Association Complex culminated here on October 20.

The two-day pre-season tournament was aimed at sharpening the competitive skills of the Nagaland players ahead of the 24th North East FIDE Rating Chess Championship, which is scheduled to be held in Dimapur from December 15 to 19.

In the Championship following FIDE Swiss System of 7 rounds, a total of 55 players participated. After two days of tense battles, Kevilekho Zumvu of Chiechama Village emerged as the champion of the Open Category, while Melesai Dawhuo of Chetheba Village secured Second place and Tsuve Tetseo of Porba Village secured the third place.

In the Rating 1400-1600 Category, Ilung Haikam secured the first position, while Ravolie Kets bagged the Second Position and Vesho Doulo bagged the third Position.

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In the Rating 1601-1800 Category, Ropfuvilie Nagi secured the first position, while Mutsuzo Lohe bagged the Second Position and Akhrietuo Kesiyie bagged the third Position.

In the Under 15 category, Hielhoukho Semou secured the first position, Neipedezo Metha bagged the Second and Kekhrievisa Leo Kuotsu bagged the Third Position.

In the Under 11 category, Tezeve Doulo secured the first position, Thejavituo Shuya bagged the Second and Otsi Tunyi bagged the Third Position.

Best female Player Award went to Choli Tunyi.

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was led by Mengise Haikam, Joint Secretary, NCA as compere.

Vote of Thanks was said by Jetilo Apon, Joint Secretary, NCA and the Result was declared by Vekukho Soho, Chief Arbiter & Honorary Secretary, NCA.