"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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 (Shrikant Vinayak Barve) Secretary : Taleigao Chess Academy 2451143/9326132702
