The TCA is pleased to announce that Himash Keerthiratne is to receive the 2022 Glen Gibbs Memorial Award.

In 2022 Himash had impressive performances at The Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championship, finishing 4th and 2nd respectively. And placing second in the Launceston Open Lightning tournament.

The panel also commend Himash on his performance at the 2023 Australian Junior Chess Championships.

At the recently completed Tasmanian State Champs Himash was joint best Junior with previous Glen Gibbs winner Will Rumley (2015).