Hải heads to senior chess championship

October 22, 2016 - 09:00

Hải represents Việt Nam at chess championship for seniors

Master Lưu Đức Hải (left) will compete at the Asian Seniors Chess Championship in Myanmar next week. — Photo thethaovietnam.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Lưu Đức Hải is Viet Nam’s only entrant to the Asian Seniors Chess Championship for men over-50, over-65 and for women over-50 from October 26 to November 5 in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Hải was chosen after winning two gold and one bronze medal at the Southeast Asian Chess Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, in June.

Hải also took gold at the Hà Nội Chinese Chess Championship early this month will take part in the men’s over-65 class.

The annual tournament debuted in 2010 with the first edition held in Iran. — VNS

 

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