Trinco Chess Academy
திருமலை சதுரங்கக்கழகம் | |
| Trinco Chess Academy Logo | |
| Motto | Play Smart, Think Ahead |
|---|---|
| Formation | 12 March 2022 |
| Founder | Mrs. R. Ravindrakumar |
| Type | Chess Academy |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Chess education and promotion |
| Headquarters | 46/1, 9th Lane, Central Road, Orr's Hill, Trincomalee |
Region served | Eastern Province, Sri Lanka |
Official language | Tamil, English |
Director | AFM D. Dilukshan |
Secretary | DA K. Harishanth |
Manager | Mrs. S. D. Joseph |
| Website | www |
Trinco Chess Academy is a chess training institution based in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, established on 12 March 2022. The academy focuses on promoting chess among children and youth in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, developing rated players, and creating entrepreneurial opportunities through chess education.
History
Founding and Early Years
The idea of the academy was initiated by AFM D. Dilukshan, a G.C.E. Advanced Level candidate who sought alternative income streams while waiting for his exam results. With guidance from retired Assistant Director of Education Mrs. R. Ravindrakumar, and motivated by the lack of active chess clubs in Trincomalee, he conducted a SWOT analysis and launched the academy with five initial students—total strangers at the time.
Initially, classes were conducted only on weekends while Dilukshan maintained a 7–5 job. After being selected to university, he continued coaching by traveling over 10 hours every weekend via two buses. The first year saw 100 students enroll, followed by over 200 students in the second year.
Development and Growth
The academy gained momentum after students began participating and winning in tournaments, particularly peaking in November 2022. This success attracted a wider audience, including youth from surrounding villages. The involvement of the director’s friends, siblings, and their networks helped manage logistics, student management, and event organization.
Services
Trinco Chess Academy offers:
Group and individual coaching (Beginner to Advanced)
National and FIDE rating tournament preparation
Weekend-only coaching sessions:
Saturdays and Sundays: 9–11 AM, 10–12 AM, 3–5 PM, 5–7 PM
Affordable Pricing:
Advance: LKR 3000 | Monthly: LKR 1500
Family Package (3 Members): Advance LKR 6000 | Monthly LKR 4500
Key Achievements
FIDE 100 Blitz Eastern Province Overall Champion – AFM D. Dilukshan (2024)
Women’s Category 1st Runner-up – Nivashnie
Commonwealth Chess Championship U10 Girls – National Rank 29 (2023/2024)
National Rank 6 in U10 Girls (2024), maintaining All-Island Rank 6
Over 15 internationally rated players trained across various age categories
Developed 24 youth into chess-based entrepreneurs
Logo
The logo of Trinco Chess Academy creatively integrates the letters T, C, and A into the form of a knight chess piece. The eye of the knight symbolizes the map of Trincomalee, representing the Academy’s vision of being a guiding force for chess in the region.
Leadership
Founder: Mrs. R. Ravindrakumar – Retired Assistant Director of Education (EP)
Director: AFM D. Dilukshan – FIDE Blitz Eastern Champion, Software Engineering Undergraduate
Secretary: DA K. Harishanth – District Arbiter, International Rated Player, IT Undergraduate
Manager: Mrs. S. D. Joseph – Retired Chief Management Assistant, Irrigation Department
Products for Sale
| Product | Price (LKR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DGT 2010 Chess Clock | 20,000 | |
| Leap Chess Clock | 6,000 | |
| Chess Board Sets (with bag) | 4,000 | Blue , Black , Green |
| Chess Board Sets (without bag) | 3,000 | Blue , Black , Green |
| Chess Bag | 1,000 | |
| Chess Jerseys (Adult) | 1,600 | |
| Chess Jerseys (Children) | 1,300 | |
| Pieces | 200 | |
| pawns | 150 |
Community Outreach
Trinco Chess Academy is involved in:
- Free chess workshops in schools
- Rural chess awareness programs
- Interschool tournaments
- Special initiatives for kids participation in chess
See also
References
External links
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