Ratio of Boys vs Girls

In the last NAG at UTP the boys vs girls ratio was around 2:1. So it was fair the past year's prize allocation was 1-5 for the girls and 1-10 for the boys.

This year it's surprising that the girls vs boys ratio is close to 1:1. A parent brought this to the organiser's attention to increase the prizes for the girls.

Still it's a good sign that girls participation in chess is increasing.

NAG rounds over - Prize giving next

Pavithranayagi - U18 girls champ

Ooi Zhi Yang - U14 champ

Ooi Zhi Yang finishes 7/8 and is the champion for Under 14 category. He finishes one full point ahead of his nearest rival.

Teh De Zen - under 12 champ

Another runaway category champion even before the last round is completed. She has a one point lead over her nearest rival.

NAG video

Under16 last round

The Under 16 Boys top board for the final round is not so clear. Current National Master Roshan Singh is just half a point against his opponent Sivanesan.

Wong Jianwen on his way to become under 18 champ

Results was a foregone conclusion a couple of rounds back and he finishes the tourney with at least a 2 point lead over his nearest rivals!

Live game -final round

Live Video streaming by Ustream

Live final round game broadcasted live online

Top u14 board

Top under 12 board last round

Surround picture of hall

Click on the link below: http://360.io/kZm6Rf

Less participants

At the same venue, 2011 saw a 500+ participants playing in NAG. This year though the number has dropped to 303. Still it's a big number nevertheless.

Last Day