Chess to be made mandatory for school students in TN

Updated on: Monday, August 29, 2011

The chess playing fraternity in Tamil Nadu welcomed Chief Minister's announcement that the sport would be made compulsory in schools in the 7-17 age group.

Jayalalithaa made an announcement to the effect in the assembly, stating that the sport 'will enhance the efficiency and thinking capacity among students.'

K Muralimohan, General Secretary Tamil Nadu State Chess Association said, "students who learn chess systematically develop abilities of concentration, planning, calculation and analysis. The game improves a person's patience, determination and withstanding power in times of trouble".

He said the Chief Minister's decision would definitely give a huge boost to the game in the state and enable Tamil Nadu excel in the sport in the world.

Meanwhile, the Chennai District Chess Association also welcomed Jayalalithaa's announcement and described it as a 'wonderful step to develop the game in Tamil Nadu.'

"We the Chess fraternity whole heartedly welcome this excellent move in promoting the game," K Ganesan, Association Secretary said.

Chess to be made mandatory for school students in TN

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