Nepal's second National Junior Championship kicked off in Bhaktapur this week. The nine-round Swiss features the country's strongest young talent battling it out at 45 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. Round one is currently underway, with matches that will shape the tournament's trajectory. The winner earns the title and bragging rights among Nepal's junior elite. Spectators can follow games live on Lichess as the competition unfolds over the coming rounds.