Search For "all india chess federation"
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary champions chess as a Tool for youth empowe
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Chaudhary, who visited the FIDE World Cup 2025 and made a ceremonial move during the quarterfinal tiebreak, said that the government was keen that, under the new education policy, sports should be integrated within the academic curriculum and should not remain an extracurricular activity.
Read More
FIDE World Cup 2025 to be held in Goa from November onwards
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A statement from FIDE said, "The FIDE World Cup 2025 is coming to Goa! From October 30 to November 27, 2025, the world's top players will gather on India's west coast for one of the most exciting chess events. This knockout spectacle brings together 206 players fighting for a share of 2,0
Read More
"You have done wonders": AICF secretary Dev Patel hails Divya Deshmukh for
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All India Chess Federation Secretary Dev Patel extended wishes to Divya Deshmukh, who made history with a remarkable win at the FIDE Women's World Cup.
Read More
Landmark initiative for Bharatiya Chess: AICF disburses 1st installment of
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In an epoch-making stride for Bharatiya chess, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS), a groundbreaking financial support initiative set to revolutionise the landscape of chess talent development in the natio
Read More
Delhi GM Open 2025: Deepan Chakkravarthy, Narayanan, Sivuk among leaders a
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Organised under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, the event remains a cornerstone of India's competitive chess calendar and a true celebration of the sport's growing appeal.
Read More
21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament inaugurated; M
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 21st edition of the Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament was officially inaugurated in the national capital, marking a significant occasion in the Indian chess calendar. At the event, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma praised India's up-and-coming chess players and offered h
Read More
Delhi GM Open to take place from June 7 with record prize pool of 1.21 cro
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
With a record prize pool of Rs1.21 crore, the Delhi International Open Grandmasters chess tournament is all set for its 21st edition from June 7 to 14 at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, New Delhi, as per the Delhi Chess Association press release.
Read More
Vishwanathan Anand puts his weight behind Gukesh ahead of high-stake conte
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This year's Norway Chess will see a star-studded line-up featuring world no.1 and defending champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway), Hikaru Nakamura (USA), Gukesh D (India), Fabiano Caruana (USA), Arjun Erigaisi (India), and Wei Yi (China) among the men while the Norway Chess Women will feature Ju
Read More
Norway Chess 2025: World champion Gukesh to take on Hikaru Nakamura
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The event to be held in Stavanger, Norway from May 26 to June 6 will feature World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World No.2 Fabiano Caruana, World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi, World No. 5 Gukesh D, World No. 9 Wei Yi. This is one of the strongest line-ups in a chess tournament
Read More
AICF President congratulates D Gukesh after winning the FIDE World Chess C
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India has achieved yet another proud milestone in the international chess arena. The 18-year-old promising Grandmaster, D. Gukesh, delivered a stellar performance to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren of China and claim the title of the 2024 World Chess Champion
Read More
World no. 4 Arjun Erigaisi set to compete at Norway Chess 2025
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Arjun's journey to the top has been nothing short of phenomenal. His breakout year began in 2022 when he clinched several high-profile victories. In January, he won the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Challengers, and by March he was crowned the Indian National Champion. That summer, he dominat
Read More
Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Levon Aronian closes gap on leader Arjun Eriga
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Grandmaster Levon Aronian registered a resounding victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to close the gap on table-topper GM Arjun Erigaisi, who was held to a draw by GM Parham Maghsoodloo, after the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2024
Read More