Duel Of Royal Tacticians - 2025

Intra-School Chess Tournament – Wayamba Royal College

About the Event

The Duel of Royal Tacticians 2025 was held as an intra-school chess competition at Wayamba Royal College, Kurunegala. The event brought together the school’s developing chess talents for a day of strategic battles, learning opportunities, and community bonding.

Purpose of the Tournament

1. To Develop Chess Awareness Among New Players

The tournament was designed to introduce chess to new and upcoming players at Wayamba Royal College.
Its goal was to:

• Encourage students to explore chess
  
  

• Build interest in strategic thinking and decision-making
  
  

• Offer beginners a supportive environment to compete in
  
  

• Strengthen the school’s growing chess culture
  
  

2. To Raise Funds for the Wayamba Royal College Chess Unit

The event also served as a fundraiser to support the continuous development of the school’s chess unit.
Funds raised will be used for:

• Purchasing new chess boards and clocks
  
  

• Improving training resources and materials
  
  

• Supporting players in external competitions
  
  

• Enhancing the overall infrastructure of the chess program

Winners in each Category

Event Impact

The Duel of Royal Tacticians helped:

• Identify promising young chess players within the school
  
  

• Build confidence among new learners
  
  

• Strengthen the unity of the Wayamba Royal chess community
  
  

• Generate essential funds for the improvement of chess activities
  
  

This event stands as a major milestone in the chess journey of Wayamba Royal College.

Acknowledgements

A heartfelt appreciation goes to:

• All players who participated
  
  

• Volunteers and supporters
  
  

• Tournament Head Tharusha Ravinath
  
  

• Chief Arbiter Imesh Dilshan Rajakaruna
  
  

Your combined effort made this event a resounding success.