"The Right Move" released.
Bhismacharya in chess fraternity, 90-year-old Bahusaheb Padasalgikar from
Nutan Buddhibal Mandal, Sangli, inaugurated the 2-day Symposium on
Pre-Primary & Primary School Education & Primary School Students Chess
Festival At International Centre, Dona Paula on Republic day. There were
street play, discussion on chess, sport, education as also different chess
tournaments. This event was organised by Taleigao Chess Academy and
International Centre Goa in association with Goa State Chess Association and
Cortalim Chess Club International Centre Goa at Dona Paula on Republic Day
January 26 & 27 2008.
Bhausaheb was felicitated at the inaugural function by Goa State Chess
Association Secretary Shri. Suhas Asnodkar. Other dignatories present at
this occasion were Brigadiuer (retd) N H Braganza, GM International Centre
and Dr Satish S. Thigale, Director Symbiosis, Pune.
"The Right Move" a book on articles on Chess and Education edited by
Shrikant Barve was released at this occasion.
Mr Manish Kamble, President of Taleigao Chess Academy welcomed and Mr
Shrikant Barve, secretary of Taleigao Chess Academy proposed the vote of
thanks. Mr Jovito Lopes compered.
Street play on the theme "Changes in our schooling over the years" were
presented by Little Lamb Primary School, Taleigoa and Vidhya Vikas Academy,
Margao.
On first day in the morning session Dr S S Thigale, director Symbiosis,
Pune, spoke on Diploma in Chess introduced by their institution in a
discussion "Chess and Education. Other panellist were Prof. Augusto Pinto,
Dempo College of Commerce and Economis and Vice President Goa State Chess
Association and Prof. S.U.Kamat, Dempe College. There Panellist also
answered questions raised by parents.
On 27th January in discussion "Sports should complement studies and parents
who find that their children have the potential to make big in sports need
to encourage them," was the overwhelming view at the symposium on "sports as
a career" Mr V M Prabhudesai, SAG's executive director, Mr Sameer Salgaocar,
president of Goa State Chess Association, Mr Tonito Botelho, GFA executive
member, Mr Nolel Lima Leitao, TV commentator and Goa Ranji star Robin D'Sousa
were the ones who expressed their views at the debate which was moderated by
Mr Jovito Lopes.
Later on a display of slide show by Vidya Vikas Academy of their plans and
achievements and how educational institution works.
In the afternoon session on Jan 26 Prof. Anil Samant, Saraswat Vidyalaya,
Mapusa, Prof. Vasundhara Varkhedkar, Dempe College, Panaji, Shri Ganesh
Manerikar interrogated with parents in marathi. In a discussion theme "
Buddhibal aani Vyaktimatva". On Jan 27 Shri Manohar Joshi spoke on
"Baalasangopan".
Parents of chess players Umang Kaisare Mr. Tanay Kaisare , Mrs. Sujata
Kaisare parents of Hari Mohanan took part in question answer type
discussion on "Grooming a Chess Player" on Jan 26 and on Jan 27 Parents of
Anurag Mhamal answered the quires raised by parents in Marathi. On Jan 26
evening two brilliant children from Goa shown their skills on the board.
1. Double world champ Ivana Maria Furtado drew with veteran Padasalgikar who
is considered the father of chess in India. The battle went for over 3
hours. Ivana could not convert her slight exchange advantage. Bhau had a
better space advantage. Finally Ivana agreed for a draw with Bishop and a
pawn against Bhau's two separated pawns. "Improve your Middle Game" was
veterans advice to world champ.
2. There was brilliant display on chess board skill by young Umang Kaisare
from Sharada Mandir, Miramar. He played simultaneous games against24
students. Rs. 500/- were on stake for the winner from the organiser. Umang
won all games except one. Game against Aniruddha Bhat from Child Care
School, Margao ended in a draw. Aniruddha Bhat received cash award of
Rs.150/- from the organiser. Umang upheld the trust reposed on him by the
organisers.
On Jan 27 evening Lightning Chess Tournament for special 8 invitees were
held. Vasant Naik proved his skills against young promising players like
Anurag Mhamal, Umang Kaisery and won all four games.
Later on Manashakti Prayog Kendra Lonavala and Vidhya Vikas Academy, Margao
had put there educational stall at the venue. They also made their
presentations at symposium.
The major attraction of the event was Primary School Students Chess
tournament. It was held in eight categories for I to IV, boys and girls
separately. 310 children from 55 schools that took part included one from
West Bengal, 3 from Kolhapur, 3 from Pune and 4 from Mumbai. Prizes for
first 10 in each category were distributed at the hands of Chief Guest
Bhausaheb Padasalgikar and Guest of Honour Sameer Salgaocar, (Vice President
AICF, President GSCA, ). List of Prize winners are given below.
Girls
First Std.
Placing Name Score Progressive School
1 Dempo S.S., Vidula 7 28 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
2 Naik Gaonker, Sakshi 6 22 Mahila Nutan
School,Margao
3 Kunkoliker, Aashna 4 18 Sharada
MandirSchool,Panaji
4 Braganza, Megan 4 15 The Rosary
School,Panaji
5 Fernandes Fatima, Vania 3.5 16.5 Marina High
School,Verna
6 Kamat P., Nitya 2.5 9.5 G.V.M.&Primary
School,Ponda
7 Wagle, Sakshi 1.5 8.5 Sharada
MandirSchool,Panaji
8 Palkar, Saniksha 1.5 7.5 Lok Chetna
Primary School.Panaji
9 Fernandes, Dionne 0 0 Sharada
MandirSchool,Panaji
Second Std.
Place Name Points Progressive School
1 Sawant, Riya 7 28 St. Mary School, Mapusa
2 Prabhu, Sakshi 5 21 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
3 Dias, Nadia 5 20 Manovikas English
School,Margao
4 Behki, Shivani 4 18 St. Theresa School,Vasco
5 Thorat A., Aishwarya 4 16 St. Theresa School,Vasco
6 Parulekar P., Sayali 3.5 18 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
7 Naik, Reema 3.5 16 Saraswat
Vidyalaya,Mapusa
8 Sahakari K., Neha 3.5 13.5 G.V.M. Primary
School,Ponda
9 Manjrekar, Akshata 3.5 11.5 Dr.K.B.Hedgawar
School,Panaji
10 Moodbidri, Soumya 3 13 Sunshine Worldwide
School,OldGoa
Third Std.
Place Name Score Progr. School
1 Hadkonkar, Gauri 6.5 27 Green Rosary
School,Panaji
2 Braganza, Liesl 5.5 22 Red Rosary
School,Panaji
3 Bandekar, Saloni 5 24 Murgao High School,Vasco
4 Naik, Apurva 5 18 Amey Vidyaprassarak
School,Ponda
5 Dourado P., Sharyn 4.5 17.5 Navy Children
School,Vasco
6 Amonkar, Isha 4 16 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
7 Daga, Aditi 4 16 The Little Penguins
School,Panaji
8 Dessai P., Sakshi 4 14 Trivity Primary
School,Curtorim
9 Singh, Devanshi 3.5 19 Navy Children
School,Vasco
10 Kudchadkar J., Ria 3.5 16 Green Rosary
School,Panaji
Fourth Std.
Placing Name Points Progressive School
1 Pandit P., Dhanashree 7 28 N.E.S.P. School,
Bhandup, Mumbai
2 Giridhar, Deepika 5.5 21 K.V. INS
Mandovi,Verem
3 Tapadia, Niharika 5 24 St. Josephs
Institute,Vasco
4 Reddy, Varshita 5 21 Sharada mandir
School,Panaji
5 Malvanker G., Deepshree 5 18.5 Govt. Primary
School, Assonara
6 Khare R., Rucha 5 17 Acdil High
School,Porvorim
7 Bandekar S., Akshadha 4 21 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
8 Shetti N., Chaitra 4 19 People's High
School,Panaji
9 Shirodkar D., Pratiksha 4 19 Govt Primary School,
Assonara
10 Nagvekar Y., Shreya 4 17 Govt. Primary
School,Bicholim
Boys
First Std.
Place Name Points Progressive School
1 Advait Karmalkar 6 27 Mumbai
2 Nitish Belurkar S. 6 24 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
3 Abhishek Musale 5 24 Kendriya
Vidyalaya,Bambolim
4 Baji Jadhav 5 21 Kolhapur
5 Rajaryan Kuvelkar 5 21 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
6 Sarth Patil 5 21 Kolhapur
7 Anant Prabhudesai 5 20 Sharada Mandir School,Panaji
8 Deep Dessai 5 18 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
9 Tejas Takkekar 4.5 19 Dnyaprasark
Vidyalaya,Mapusa
10 Shane Oliviera De X. 4 19 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
Second Std.
Place Name Points Progressive School
1 Parab B., Ritviz 6 26 Vidya Vikas
Academy,Margao
2 Sawant, Tatvesh 6 25 Mahila Nutan
School,Margao
3 Pinge, Sumukh 6 24 Mushtifund School,Panaji
4 Rebello N., Josiah 5 24 Don Bosco School,Panaji
5 Eremita S., Brennen 5 22 People's High
School,Panaji
6 Parab, Rachit 5 21 Vidya Vikas
Academy,Margao
7 Takkekar, Somesh 5 20 Dnyanprassarak
Vidyalaya,Mapusa
8 Shaikh, Owais 5 19 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
9 Shah K., Aumkar 4.5 15.5 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
10 Velho, David 4 21 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
Third Std.
Place Name Points Progressive School
1 Bhat V., Anirudh 8 40.5 Child Care
School,Margao
2 Shetty, Snehil 7 38.5 Mushtifund
School,Mala,Panaji
3 Ghag, Harsh 7 36.5 St.Josephs
School,Mumbai
4 Mahale H., Saish 7 35 St.Anns High
School,Tivim
5 Ahuja, Rohan 6.5 37 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
6 Das, Debdeep 6.5 36 St.James
School,Kolkata
7 Anes, Clive 6.5 35.5 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
8 Shrotri, Anand 6.5 32.5 Mumbai
9 Kulkarni, Girish 6 33 Dr.K.B.Hedgawar
School,Panaji
10 Thali D., Saheel 6 31 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
Fourth Std.
Place Name Points Progressive School
1 Mohanan, Harikrishnan 8.5 43 Ezekiel Methodist
School,Bambolim
2 Costa, Minguel 7 38.5 Red Rosary
School,Panaji
3 Pawooskar D., Krishnaraj 7 38 Navy Children
School,Vasco
4 Naik, Rohan 7 37 Loyola high
School,Margao
5 Gopalan, Deepak 6.5 36 K.V. INS
Mandovi,Verem
6 Gulariker, Anoop 6.5 35.5 Pune
7 Belurkar S., Suyan 6.5 34 Sharada Mandir
School,Panaji
8 Naik, Latesh 6 32 Our Lady Perpetual
Succour,Cor
9 Gonalves P., Kevin 6 31 Don Bosco
School,Panaji
10 Sawant A., Abhinav 6 31 St. Josephs
Institute,Vasco
