Chess
Chess has long stood as a symbol of intellect, strategy, and discipline. Today over 1500 years later, chess remains one of the world’s most intellectually rewarding sports, valued for its ability to cultivate focus, foresight, and composure.
From curious beginners to competitive players, the chess team welcomes a wide range of participants. Students as young as 6 and 7 years old, begin their journey in the Primary division, guided by our skilled and supportive coaches. With divisions such as U8, U10, U14, U16, U18, and U20 each student is given the opportunity to develop and grow at their own pace.
Some of the past achievements of our team,
- Six of our players secured their spots at the Provincial Chess Tournament 2024, following the team’s impressive performance at Zonal Chess Tournament 2024.
At Bishop’s College, chess shapes thoughtful, strategic individuals who learn to navigate complexity and uncertainty with composure. As the team’s strength continues to build, we welcome anyone eager to play, whether just discovering the game or already plotting checkmates to join this exciting and rewarding adventure of intellect and strategy.
Practices
Students from Grades 6 and above are trained by our coach, Mr. Naditha Amarakoon, every Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4pm.
Events
- Annual Inter-House Chess Tournament
- “Gambit ’23” – Individual Chess Tournament
An intra-school chess tournament organized for students of Grades 6 and above to increase the participation of students in this strategic sport. - Triangular Chess Tournament –
A friendly chess tournament, organized in association with the Chess teams of Ladies’ College and St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. Bishop’s College will be organizing the tournament for the year 2023.
Upcoming Tournaments
- Sri Lankan Schools’ Individual Chess Championship organized by the Sri Lankan Chess Federation
- Gambit ‘23
Teachers In Charge and Office Bearers
Captains
Vaishnavyy Ramesh
Avisha Attanayake
Vice Captains
Ranali Kodikara