Nepalese chess players off to Assam

Ten Nepalese chess players are taking part in the Indo-Nepal Friendly Chess Tournament to be held in Assam, India.

Nepal Chess Association (NCA) on Thursday bade farewell to the Nepali team. Nikesh Duwal, Madan Kayastha, Prajwalla Raj Rajopadhyaya, Prakash Nepal, Saurav Pradhan, Prashant Bhasima, Sri Krishna Prajapati, Anil Silpakar and Bijanman Thaiba will take part in the May 31 to June 6 tournament.

NCA has named Maniswor Thapa, Robin Sunuwar and Bijay Raj Aryal as the reserve players. Nabin Tandukar and Sarjana Duwal are also accompanying the players. NCA president Rajesh Hari Joshi bade farewell to the team.