Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Rahulians Chess Club Matara crowned champions of the Sri Lanka National Team Chess Championship 2025, organised by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka and held from September 12-14 at the Sports Ministry Pavilion, Torrington Square, Colombo 07.

The tournament, conducted under the Swiss System (five rounds) with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move, brought together the country's leading chess clubs and players. With international rating calculations applied, the event was staged at the highest professional standard.

Out of the 24 teams participated in this competition, champions Matara Rahulians Chess Club and first runner-up Kandy Lions Chess Club advanced to the Super League Chess C...