Dhamso Chess

04/09/2025

🏆 National Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 🏆

✨ Proud Achievements from Dharmasoka College ✨
• D. W. Cheatha Dulsandu de Silva – Under 08 Open 🏆 Blitz Champion 🎉 & 🥈 Rapid Runner-up
• E. L. Dihini Dihasa Liyanage – Under 10 Girls 🥈 Rapid Runner-up

👏 Heartfelt congratulations to our brilliant young Sokians for these remarkable performances in both Rapid and Blitz formats!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the school administration, dedicated coaches, supportive parents, and well-wishers for their continuous support in guiding our players towards excellence. 🙏💐

28/07/2025

🏆 𝐖𝐅𝐌 𝐌. 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! ♟️

We are immensely proud to announce that WFM M. Esandi Newansa has emerged as the Women’s National Chess Champion at the 2025 Women’s National Chess Championship!

She becomes the second Women’s National Champion produced by Mother Dhamso, following in the footsteps of CM Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera — a proud moment for the Dharmasoka chess legacy.

💐 𝐀 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!
👏 Our heartfelt appreciation also goes out to the 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for their unwavering support and commitment.

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬! 💛🖤

22/07/2025

17/07/2025

DICF 2025 - Closing Ceremony Part 1

13/07/2025

Day 02 – 12th Dhamso International Chess Festival 2025

12/07/2025

Lightning Moves, Legendary Moments! ⚡

Join the Blitz Championship TODAY at the 12th Dhamso International Chess Festival—Where Every Second Counts and Champions Are Made!

🗓 Date: July 12th
🕡 Time: 6.30 PM
📍 Sea Breeze Hotel, Ambalangoda

Link - https://forms.gle/uZQQ7mfHjvGuwtW2A

🎯 Register now and be part of this thrilling chess showdown!

12/07/2025

FIDE Master Sasith Piyumantha unpacks a captivating middlegame duel from Round 4 of the Dhamso International Chess Championship 2025.

On Board No. 1, dynamic tactics and imaginative play electrify the board - an inspiring showcase for players eager to sharpen their skills!

11/07/2025

FIDE Master Sasith Piyumantha dissects a gripping endgame struggle from Round 3 of the Dhamso International Chess Festival 2025.
On Board 50, each move tests nerves and technique, offering fresh inspiration for players aiming to master the endgame.

11/07/2025

Opening Ceremony – 12th Dhamso International Chess Festival 2025

A grand beginning to an inspiring journey! The Opening Ceremony of the 12th Dhamso International Chess Festival 2025, proudly organized by the Old Boys' Association of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, brought together chess enthusiasts, dignitaries, and future champions under one roof. Here’s to a festival of strategy, sportsmanship, and unforgettable memories! ♟️✨

11/07/2025

⚡ Get Ready for the Ultimate Blitz Battle! ♟️
Join the Dhamso International Blitz Chess Championship 2025
🗓 Date: July 12th
🕡 Time: 6.30 PM
📍 Sea Breeze Hotel, Ambalangoda

🔥 Fast moves. Fierce minds. Only the bold will survive.
🎯 Register now and be part of this thrilling chess showdown!

10/07/2025

FIDE Master Sasith Piyumantha analyses a deep endgame battle from Round 2 of the Dhamso International Chess Championship 2025.
In this Board 60 game, precise endgame understanding makes all the difference — a valuable lesson for improving players.

10/07/2025

Fide Master Sasith Piyumantha analyses an interesting endgame from Round 1 of the Dhamso International Chess Championship 2025

In this Board 73 game, Black missed a must-know drawing idea — a key position every beginner should understand.