Kriegspiel Chess Academy

♟️Enroll Your Child in Our Beginner Chess Classes!

Give your child the perfect start in their chess journey with Kriegspiel Chess Academy! Our beginner-friendly classes are designed to build confidence, sharpen strategic thinking, and develop a love for the game.

📅 Date: 25th February 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

Our experienced instructors will guide children with no prior knowledge, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable introduction to chess.

📩 For more details (WhatsApp): 077 231 7583 (Dennis)
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/R758WKtfmHmBRiCB7

⚠️ Limited seats – early registration recommended.

♟️ 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 ♟️

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our talented young players for their excellent performances at the Sri Lanka National Women’s Novices Chess Championships 2026 – Galle District:

🥈 Lahini Sadesna – 1st Runner-Up (Equal Champion)
🏅 Oneli de Silva – 5th Place

Your dedication, discipline, and hard work have brought great pride to Kriegspiel Chess Academy.

👏 Congratulations to both players and their parents on this outstanding achievement.
Wishing you continued success and progress in your chess journey.

♟️ National Youth Chess Championship 2026 – Super 10 | Proud Moment for Kriegspiel Chess Academy ♟️

We are proud to congratulate our players who competed in the Super 10 of the National Youth Chess Championship 2026.
The following players from Kriegspiel Chess Academy finished among the Top 5 in their respective age categories, delivering outstanding performances:

🏆 Esandi Newansa – U18 Girls Official Player | Current National Champion

🥇 Vinuda Vidmal – U16 Open (Champion)
🥈 Chenitha Ovitigala – U16 Open (2nd Runner-up)
🏅 Jayod Perera – U18 Open (4th Place)
🏅 Vinudi Dahamsa – U14 Girls (5th Place)
🏅 Biman Koswattage – U12 Open (4th Place)

👏 Congratulations to all our players and their parents for these excellent results at the highest level of youth chess in Sri Lanka.

Best wishes to all Super 10 participants for continued success in their chess journey. ♟️

♟️ National Youth Chess Championship 2026 – Proud Moment for Kriegspiel Chess Academy ♟️

We proudly congratulate our talented players for their excellent performances at the National Youth Chess Championship 2026, representing Kriegspiel Chess Academy with distinction.

🏆 All the following players have been selected for the Super 10 in their respective age categories:

Under 13 – Girls
🥇 Vinudi Patabendi – Champion
🏅 Sanuli Ranasinghe – 7th Place
🏅 Sanindee Kularathna – 10th Place

Under 13 – Boys
🏅 Chalinu Jithen – 7th Place

Under 15 – Open
🥇 Vinuda Vidmal – Champion
🥈 Chenitha Ovigilaga – 1st Runner-up

Under 15 – Girls
🏅 Dewmi Randeniya – 8th Place
🏅 Imethra Mendis – 9th Place

Under 17 – Open
🏅 Jayod Perera – 4th Place

👏 Congratulations to all our players and their parents for this remarkable achievement.
Best wishes to our Super 10 players—play with confidence and pride.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! ♟️

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding individual achievements of our young players at the National Youth Chess Championship 2026:

🔹 U09 Open
🥈 Runner-up – Gimhan Sasmitha
🏅 5th Place – Pamitha Binath Jayawardene

🔹 U11 Girls
🥉 2nd Runner-up – Chanumi Janulya

🔹 U09 Girls
🏅 8th Place – Dhanuji Amodya Senanayake

🔹 U11 Open
🏅 10th Place – Biman Koswattage

These players have qualified for the Super 10, and many other participants also achieved Merit positions, reflecting their dedication and hard work.

A special word of appreciation to our coaches FI Gihan Kanchana De Silva and Ms. Nathasha Sanali for their guidance, commitment, and continuous support.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Best wishes to those selected for the Super 10—play with confidence and pride. ♟️

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓨𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓻𝓮 𝓚𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓰𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓮𝓵 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓕𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝔂!

Wishing all our students, especially those competing in the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, the very best. Play with confidence, courage, and determination. May this year bring growth, success, and many proud moments.

All the best and make us proud!

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 ♟️

The third and final day of the Galle District Chess Championship 2025 is officially in progress today at Captain’s Marina Hotel, Balapitiya.

This prestigious championship is 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, whose continued support plays a vital role in the development and promotion of chess in the Galle District.

Best wishes to all players as they give their final push on Day 3 of this important championship.

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔! ♟️

The third and final day of the championship began today with the ceremonial first move performed by the Chief Arbiter of the event, FIDE Arbiter Ranjan Lasantha, marking the official commencement of the decisive stage of the tournament.

After intense battles on 1st and 2nd December, the championship reached its decisive moment today, at Captain’s Marina Hotel, Balapitiya, with the start of the 3rd and final day.

Wishing all participants the very best as they compete on the final day of this prestigious championship.

🎉 GRAND PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Kriegspiel Chess Academy has officially partnered with the Galle District Chess Association for the 3rd Stage of the Galle District Individual Chess Championship 2025! ♟️✨

This collaboration marks another strong step towards elevating district-level chess and providing more opportunities for young talents to shine. Together, we aim to deliver a professionally organized, competitive, and inspiring chess experience for all participants.

Stay tuned for more updates, event highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments as we gear up for this exciting stage of the championship! 💛♟️

🌟 What an incredible weekend for our young Kriegers! 🌟

🏆 National Youth Chess Championship 2025 – Galle Division 🏆

KRIEGSPIEL CHESS ACADEMY proudly congratulates our talented young players for their remarkable performances at the Galle Division event of the National Youth Chess Championship 2025!

♟️ Under 7 Open
• Sehas Dinsath – 4/6
• Yumeth Bimsanda – 4/6

👧 Under 7 Girls
• 🥈 Thenuli Nuhansa – Equal 1st
• Dinugi Lawanya – 5/6
• Liyana Januli – 4/6
• Dinali Anuthya – 4/6
• Anuki Dahamsa – 4/6

👦 Under 9 Open
• 🥈 Yesandu Bimsara – Equal 1st
• Yosandu Hasmira – 5/6
• Adeesha Thehan – 4/6
• Mevinu Maneth – 4/6
• Disen Nimra – 4/6
• Livinu Thewmin – 4/6

👧 Under 9 Girls
• Lahini Sadesna – 5/6

👦 Under 11 Open
• Mevinu Damsithu – Equal 3rd
• Yethum Dulwan – 5/6

👧 Under 11 Girls
• Sanuli Hesanya – Equal 3rd
• Ganulya Hasmini – 4.5/6

👦 Under 13 Open
• 🥉 Kenula Ayuka – Bronze Medal (2nd Runner-up)

👧 Under 13 Girls
• Kenuli Hiyansa – 4/5

🏅 Special Mention:
Our FIDE-rated players who earned direct qualification to the National Finals!
We wish all our players the very best as they move forward to represent Kriegspeil Chess Academy and Galle District at the national level. 🌟

We are immensely proud of our young Kriegers for their fighting spirit, teamwork, and dedication. 💪
Each of you embodies the true spirit of KRIEGSPIEL CHESS ACADEMY!

✨ Keep believing, keep learning, and keep winning! ✨

𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! ♟️

A global step forward in integrating chess into school curricula and promoting scholastic chess worldwide.
Exciting times ahead for all educators and players who believe in the power of chess as a tool for learning! ✨

FIDE and ISCF declare 2026 as the Year of Chess in Education 🌟

🏫 Following the Year of Social Chess, 2026 will be dedicated to chess in education, underscoring FIDE’s focus on integrating chess into the global school curricula worldwide.

❗️On 20 October, at NGS School in Astana, FIDE and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly promote scholastic chess globally. The initiative builds upon the successful 2025 Year of Social Chess and aligns with FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich’s proposal – made at the recent Smart Moves Summit in Washington, D.C. –to make education one of the key focus areas for 2026.

ℹ️ More info 🔗https://www.fide.com/fide-and-iscf-declare-2026-as-the-year-of-chess-in-education/

Backing brilliance, move by move. ♟️✨

Kriegspiel Chess Academy is proud to stand behind Sokians Chess Club as they compete in the Super League Chess Championship 2025!
Every move counts — let’s play for glory! 🏆🔥

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 - 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ♟️🏆

Sokians Chess Club is ready to compete on the grand stage!
Proud to be part of this elite championship, now officially sponsored by Kriegspiel Chess Academy.

Let the battle for glory begin! 🔥♚

🌟 National Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2025 🌟

A proud moment for our young talents! 💫♟️

✨ Under 10 Girls
🥈 E. L. Dihini Dihasa Liyanage – Runner-up 🏆

✨ Under 12 Girls
🥉 K. G. Dewli Abinadi Chanseya – 2nd Runner-up

✨ Under 14 Open
🏆 V. W. A. Vinuda Vidm Wickramasinghe – Champion
🥈 Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala – Runner-up

✨ Under 18 Open
🥉 B. Jayod Yasindu Rashmika Perera – 2nd Runner-up

👏 Well done to all our players for their dedication and hard work!

🌟 Warm appreciation to our coaches, FI Gihan de Silva and Nathasha Sanali, for their guidance and support in leading the players towards success. 💐🌟

We are truly proud of each one of you! 💪♟️