Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championship 2024

The Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championship 2024 successfully concluded on 30th December 2024, after four days of intense competition from 27th to 30th December. Organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, the event attracted the country’s brightest young chess talents. Competitions were held across six age categories — Under 07, 09, 11, 13, 15, and 17 — in both Open and Girls’ divisions.

This prestigious event not only provided a platform for young players to showcase their strategic prowess but also highlighted the rising stars of Sri Lankan chess. The championship crowned winners who demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and composure under pressure.

Category Champions and Medalists  

Under 17 Open Championship  

Champion: CM K. K. Dinujaya Kodithuwakku (Rahula College, Matara)  

First Runner-up: AIM K. P. L. Liyanage (Dharmaraja College, Kandy)  

Second Runner-up: AFM Yonal Sumanathilake (Gateway College, Kandy)  

Under 17 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: AFM Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake (Bandaranayake Central College)  

First Runner-up: AFM A. G. Javindi Avarjana Akuratiya (Ferguson High School, Ratnapura)  

Second Runner-up: Amani Rukshana (Ave Maria Convent, Negombo)  

Under 15 Open Championship  

Champion: W. D. Malisha Sasvidu Weerathungalage  

First Runner-up: Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara (Sri Chandananda Buddhist College)  

Second Runner-up: T. H. D. Thisarindu Induwara (Royal College, Colombo)  

Under 15 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: K. P. K. Hesara Gunasekara (Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy)  

First Runner-up: AFM R. M. Dulinma Hemalni Rathnayake (Viharamaha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda)  

Second Runner-up: M. Esandi Newansa (Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda)  

Under 13 Open Championship  

Champion: V. W. A. Vinuda Vidmal Wickramasinghe (Boswell College International, Kalutara)  

First Runner-up: Losara Methyuga Kulatunge (Gateway College, Colombo)  

Second Runner-up: Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala (Nalanda College, Colombo)  

Under 13 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: Sethumlee Devhara Palliyage (Sanghamiththa Balika Vidyalaya, Galle)  

First Runner-up: B. Yenuthi Sahanlee Perera (Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara)  

Second Runner-up: Vinudi Dahamsa Madduma Patabendi (Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo)  

Under 11 Open Championship  

Champion: Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna (Royal College, Colombo)  

First Runner-up: Thehas Rithmitha Kiringoda (Ananda College, Colombo)  

Second Runner-up: Amila Nimsara Ethkandura (Ananda College, Colombo)  

Under 11 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: Hesanya Thanthulage (Holy Cross College, Gampaha)  

First Runner-up: Chanudi Praharsha Jayasinghe (Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya)  

Second Runner-up: J. M. Senudhi Ahasya Jayasinghe (Queenstar International Chess Coach)  

Under 09 Open Championship  

Champion: A. P. Chenitha Sihas Dinsara Karunasena  

First Runner-up: AIM A. A. Senuth Thewsas Perera (Gateway College, Ratmalana)  

Second Runner-up: AFM Rivinu Dihas Nethmira Wickramage (Queenstar International Chess Coach)  

Under 09 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda (Sumedha College, Gampaha)  

First Runner-up: ACM M. G. Dinulya Senaree (Sujatha Vidyalaya, Nugegoda)  

Second Runner-up: Hoshithmi Pehansa Samaraweera (Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara)  

Under 07 Open Championship  

Champion: G. Sayuru Lonindu Jayasuriya (St. Mary’s College, Kegalle)  

First Runner-up: ACM A. M. Chesandu Yuven Aththanayaka (Sumedha College, Gampaha)  

Second Runner-up: W. D. Dulein Sanchana Priyalal (Kg/Gabbala Sirisangabo Maha Vidyalaya)  

Under 07 Girls’ Championship  

Champion: B. G. Miheli Hiyansa Bopeththa (Lyceum International School, Ratnapura)  

First Runner-up: Aryana Lisara Rathnasekara (Lyceum International School, Panadura)  

Second Runner-up: H. R. Livini Inhara Chethakshi (Minu/Horagasmulle Primary School)