100+ players take part
Hage Lasa Nado won his second tournament in his career, first-ever Classical and Rating tournament triumph. Previously, he had won Arunachal Pradesh State Blitz in 2018. A last round victory over the rating favorite and then sole leader, Dupit Tabu earned him the first place finish. Dupit had to be content with a second place finish. Local lad from Garo Hills, Barbith M Sangma secured third place.
Mr. Dolrich B G Momin, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tura was the Chief Guest at the Closing Ceremony.
A special thanks to Francis A Sangma, Secretary GHCA, Tura, for providing the photos and various information.
A total of 101 players took part from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. The six-day nine-round Swiss league Classical Rating tournament was organized by Garo Hills Chess Association at SMELC Building Dakkopgre at Tura, Meghalaya from 3rd to 8th October 2022. The time control of the tournament was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
Final Standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | |
| 1 | 10 | Hage Lasa Nado | IND | 1559 | 8 | 47,5 | 51,5 | 46,00 | |
| 2 | 1 | Dupit Tabu | IND | 1860 | 7,5 | 50,5 | 54,5 | 43,50 | |
| 3 | 7 | Barbith M Sangma | IND | 1654 | 7 | 51,5 | 55,5 | 40,50 | |
| 4 | 2 | Tadam Dupit | IND | 1789 | 7 | 48 | 50,5 | 37,75 | |
| 5 | 8 | Raja Basar | IND | 1571 | 7 | 46 | 50 | 36,00 | |
| 6 | 12 | Silseng N Marak | IND | 1482 | 7 | 44 | 47 | 34,50 | |
| 7 | 13 | Bensing G Momin | IND | 1390 | 7 | 43,5 | 47,5 | 35,00 | |
| 8 | 6 | Dupit Tachung | IND | 1679 | 6,5 | 49 | 53,5 | 37,00 | |
| 9 | 9 | Talin Nimpu | IND | 1560 | 6,5 | 45,5 | 49 | 33,25 | |
| 10 | 22 | Jigo Josam | IND | 1293 | 6,5 | 37,5 | 40,5 | 26,50 | |
| 11 | 5 | Rijied Katrai | IND | 1691 | 6 | 50,5 | 55 | 35,25 | |
| 12 | 79 | Princestar R Marak | IND | 0 | 6 | 50 | 54 | 32,50 | |
| 13 | 4 | Gapur Dupit | IND | 1744 | 6 | 49,5 | 54,5 | 34,50 | |
| 14 | 3 | Silkam Sangma | IND | 1773 | 6 | 49,5 | 52 | 31,50 | |
| 15 | 11 | Oniya Nalo | IND | 1539 | 6 | 46 | 50 | 31,00 |
