14/12/2025
♟️🌟 GM Chess Seminar Successfully Concluded in Vavuniya 🌟♟️
The Vavuniya District Chess Association (VDCA) proudly and successfully conducted a Grandmaster Chess Seminar on 13.12.2025 at the Conference Hall of the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat Office.
This seminar marked a historic milestone for chess in Vavuniya, as it was one of the most interactive and engaging chess sessions ever conducted in the district. The program was led by Grandmaster Mikuláš Maník (Slovakia), and all participating players showed exceptional enthusiasm and keen interest throughout the session.
A special highlight of the seminar was the simultaneous chess exhibition, where the Grandmaster played against all participating players at the same time. This rare experience was both inspiring and memorable for the players. Adding to the excitement, the Grandmaster personally signed the chess boards of all participants, creating lasting memories for everyone involved.
It was truly encouraging to see the excitement and motivation among the players, many of whom met a Grandmaster for the first time in Vavuniya. We strongly believe this experience will inspire them to aim higher in their chess journey.
VDCA extends its heartfelt thanks to GM Mikuláš Maník, all participants, parents, and supporters, and also to the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat for kindly providing the venue and necessary facilities, which greatly contributed to the successful completion of this memorable event.
📸 Moments from the seminar captured below.