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A national open Korean chess contest took place at the Taekwon-Do Palace in Pyongyang from August 24 to 30.

More than 130 players selected from each province competed in individual, doubles and team events, divided into child, amateur and open categories. In the contest South Hwanghae Province came first in total standings, Pyongyang Municipality second and South Hamgyong Province third.

Trophies, medals and diplomas were awarded to the successful teams and players.