Sheikh Russel School Chess Tournament began on Thursday at the National Sports Council auditorium in the capital.

Bangladesh Chess Federation and Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad are jointly organising the competition to mark the Sheikh Russel Day on October 18 and the birthday of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

A total of 95 participants -- 73 boys and 22 girls -- are taking part in the meet.