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Selection chess

Bombay Chess Association will be organising State Selection tournaments in rapid and classical from July 31 to August 10 at the Andheri Sports Complex. Players for the state teams for various Nationals will be selected during these tournaments. The rapid will be held on July 31 and August 1. The classical tournament will be held from August 2. Both will be played on a nine-round Swiss League basis.

Entries for outstation players should reach Zandu Pharmaceuticla Canteen or DB Pulekar, 159/6 Shrikrupa, Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar E before July 27 and for local players the last date is July 29. Fee is Rs 70 for both events. For details DB Pulekar 5139043 .