The inauguration ceremony of the Walton First Division Women’s Chess League, organized by Bangladesh Chess Federation under the auspices of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, will be held on Monday (March 20) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room here.

FM. Iqbal Bin Anowar (Dawn), Senior Executive Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, will inaugurate the league as the chief guest Monday noon. KM Shahidullah, Vice President of Bangladesh Chess Federation will preside over the ceremony. 

However, the league competition,to be played in round robin league format, will begin on Wednesday (March 22). 

Twelve teams are expected to compete in this year's women's chess league, an international rating chess competition. 

The teams are :last time champions Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Police, Titas Club, Uttara Central Chess Club, Rupali Bank Krira Parishad, Basir Memorial Chess Club, Sheikh Russell Chess Club, Shahin Chess Club, Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club, Sultana Kamal Smriti Pathagar, Team Barisal and Basir Memorial Chess Academy.

A total prize money of Taka 50,000.00 (fifty thousand) will be awarded to the winners.

The champion team will receive a cash prize of taka 25,000.00, the runners-up team will receive taka 15,000.00 and the 3rd place team will receive taka 10,000.00 and alongside the trophies and medals.