14th Ethugalpura

International Rating Championship

Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship 2024: Day 4 Wrap-Up

As the 14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship nears its crescendo, Day ...

Ethugalpura Women’s Blitz Chess Championship 2024: A Gala Tribute to Women in Chess

The Ethugalpura Women’s Blitz Chess Championship 2024 ended with remarkable strength, determination, and brillian...

14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship: Day 3

Day 3 of the 14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship 2024: It was ...

Ethugalpura International Blitz Chess Championship 2024

The Ethugalpura International Blitz Chess Championship 2024 gathered...

14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship: Day 2

As the spirit of Christmas fills the air, the 14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess ...

A Grand Start to the 14th Ethugalpura

Today, the 14th Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship kicked off in grand style with a...

Countdown to Excellence

In a few hours, everyone will turn its eyes toward the historic city of Kurunegala, where the prestigious 14th...

The Epitome of Chess in Sri Lanka

The Ethugalpura International Rating Chess Championship is not just any chess event; it is the crown jewel in Sri Lan...

Tournament Prospectus

The festival boasts an impressive total prize pool of over 2,000,000.00 LKR, adding extra excitement to the...

Tournament Schedule

The festival boasts an impressive total prize pool of over 2,000,000.00
LKR, adding extra excitement to the competition. In addition to the cash
prizes, participants will have the chance to win beautifully designed
trophies, medals, and certificates. The tournament will take place in the
comfortable, air-conditioned hall at Hotel Blue Sky, Negombo Road,
Kurunegala.

#Best Tournament In Sri Lanka

The 2023 edition alone saw 965 participants in the classical event and 582 in blitz, thus marking the highest numbers in Sri Lanka’s chess history.

Why We Are Best?

As one of the largest international chess festivals in Sri Lanka, Ethugalpura consistently attracts top players from around the world, raising the competition to a global standard.