PANO – The National First Class Chess Championship kicked off on May 15th in Can Tho city, with the participation of nearly 100 chess players from Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Can Tho, Ba Ria- Vung Tau, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and the Ministry of Public Security.

Competitors on the opening day. Photo: vietnamchess.vn

In both men’s and women’s categories, players will compete in three categories, including standard, speed, and blitz chess. The event drew a number of grandmasters, including Trenh A Sang, Nguyen Hoang Yen, Bui Chau Y Nhi (Ho Chi Minh City), Tran Quyet Thang (Binh Phuoc province), Ton That Nhat Tan (Da Nang province), and Kieu Bich Thuy (Hanoi).

The tournament was organized by the Vietnam Chess Federation and by the Can Tho municipal Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism.

The event will run until May 26th.

Translated by Thuy Duong