Sinar Mas Land, through Kota Deltamas, together with ITSB successfully held the 2024 Chess Tournament

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Winner of the 2024 Chess Tournament at the ITSB Campus Hall, Kota Deltamas, Cikarang, West Java, last Saturday (5/10). (MI/HO)

IN order to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary, the Bandung Institute of Science Technology (ITSB) collaborated with Kota Deltamas to successfully hold the 2024 Chess Tournament at the ITSB Campus Hall, Kota Deltamas, Cikarang, West Java, last Saturday (5/10).

This chess tournament aims to build collaboration that is innovative, sustainable and has a positive impact in encouraging the development of the education ecosystem in Kota Deltamas.

The event was attended by ITSB Chancellor Carmadi Machbub, Kota Deltamas Sales & Marketing Director Stanley W Atmodjo, General Secretary of the ITSB Foundation MC Setriyantono, Deputy Secretary General of PB Percasi Nanang Surahman, Chairman of Percasi Bekasi Regency Harry Ubayana, and Chairman of the 2024 Chess Tournament Committee Stevanus.

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A total of 100 chess players, who came from big cities in Indonesia, were very enthusiastic about competing for a total prize of more than IDR 25 million, trophies and rotating trophies.

This tournament uses the Swiss System with a Rapid 15′ + 3 format which lasts for 6 rounds.

This first-ever ITSB chess tournament not only showcased outstanding individual play, but also showcased high-level strategy and in-depth tactics.

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The participants not only relied on technical skills, but also demonstrated strategic thinking abilities that were able to change the course of the match significantly.

ITSB Chancellor Carmadi Machbub said, “As a pioneer of higher education that has long existed in Kota Deltamas, we thank the chess fans from among students, students, teachers, the academic community, as well as employees of Sinar Mas and companies in Kota Deltamas who have participated in inaugural chess tournament on the ITSB campus.”

“With this tournament, we hope that the achievements of chess in Indonesia can continue to develop. We also want to congratulate the winners who have played optimally and upheld high sportsmanship values,” he continued.

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Operational Director of PT Puradelta Lestari Tbk Tommy Satriotomo said, “Kota Deltamas is a leading national industrial area, therefore we appreciate the ITSB campus which has been around for more than two decades. “We really support the chess tournament at ITSB as a good innovation to hone the competitive spirit of superior human resources in strengthening the education ecosystem in Indonesia.”

The following are the names of the winners who won the ITSB – Kota Deltamas Chess Tournament 2024:

Men’s Champion in Student Category

1st Place: Aksel Aria Fatheka (SMAN Cikande 1 Serang)

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2nd Place: Andrea Tio Parulian Tampubolon (SMAN 1 Bekasi)

3rd Place: Andra Alfarizy Ahmad (SMPN 30 Depok)

Female Champion in Student Category

1st Place: Irene Rumiris Ramona Sinurat (SMAN 2 Bekasi)

2nd Place: Khansa Safia Hasna (Kary Mukti Islamic Elementary School, Bogor Regency)

3rd place: Nabila Adriana Az-Zahra (SMAN 1 Karang Bahagia)

Men’s Champion in Employee Category

1st Place: Ryan Adriansyah Ramdani (UKM Chess, Indonesian Education University)

2nd Place: Abed Nego (Teacher at SMPN 56 Bekasi)

3rd Place: Joy Hasudungan Siahaan (Teacher at SDN 1 Simpangan)

Female Champion in Employee Category

1st Place: Sasa Sandra Dewi (UKM Chess, Indonesian Education University)

2nd Champion: Hafshah Zainab Mujahidah (UKM Chess Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)

3rd Place: Nindy Astreanty (Employee of PT Yili Indonesia Dairy)

Apart from the winners, participants who placed 4th to 18th received voucher prizes in the form of savings from Bank Nano Syariah with a total of IDR 5 million for the two competition categories.

Apart from that, lucky participants also had the opportunity to win door prizes, namely a 32″ Smart TV and Smart Watch.

All participants also received goodie bags containing cooking oil, origami, stationery and 12 boxes of D’LANIER chocolates.

The success of the ITSB-Kota Deltamas Chess Tournament 2024 event is supported by sponsors such as Techconnect, PT Borneo Indobara, PT Dwi Guna Laksana Tbk, PT Berau Coal, PT Bank Sinarmas Tbk, PT Bank Nano Syariah, EBER Petrochemical, iFORTE, PT Asian Bulk Logistics , Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), PT SMART Tbk, PT Tri Suta Bara, and PT Karya Berkah Mandiri.

The ITSB Campus is a higher education institution fully supported by Sinar Mas with a focus on the development of science and technology.

Located in the strategic commercial area of ​​Kota Deltamas, ITSB provides a learning environment that supports innovation and practical application, preparing students to face industry challenges.

With sophisticated facilities and a relevant curriculum, ITSB is committed to producing graduates who are competent and ready to contribute to the professional world.

Kota Deltamas is an independent city area in Cikarang which is designed to support industrial and business growth with modern infrastructure and complete facilities.

Strategically located in an industrial area, Kota Deltamas offers housing, shopping centers and good transportation access, making it an ideal place to live and do business.

With a well-planned environment and adequate infrastructure support, Kota Deltamas strengthens its position as a business and industrial hub, attracting investment and creating job opportunities for the local community as well as supporting regional economic development.

In terms of access, Kota Deltamas can be reached via the Cikampek Toll Road at KM 37 and the Jakarta – Cikampek Selatan Toll Road at KM 31.

Public transportation users can also reach it via the Karawang Fast Train Station, directly connected to the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Whoosh Fast Train, which is planned to operate in 2025. (RO/Z-1)