Goa, May 11 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: Woman International Master Ivana Maria Furtado changed gears switching from player to coaching, with the first two-day chess workshop held in collaboration with Taleigao Village Panchayat, at Casa do Povo, Taleigao, on Sunday.

The two-day workshop which was attended by 25 boys, girls and adults dealt with chess basics, quiz, puzzles, game reviews and played simultaneous games. Sarpanch Maria Fernandes, former sarpanch Agnelo D'Cunha disclosed that Ivana would undertake chess coaching for students as well as senior citizens of Taleigao on regular basis.

Two FIDE-rated players also attended the workshop.

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