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Norway Chess, Round-7: Praggnanandhaa defeats reigning World Champion Lire
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The World Champion Ding Liren, who has been underperforming with four losses in a row, finally stopped the bleeding with a much-needed draw against India's Praggnanandhaa R. However, he missed a trick and lost the Armageddon tie-breaker, with Pragg remaining on the third spot of the standing
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44th Olympiad in 2022 initiated golden era in Indian Chess: AICF chief San
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor reminiscing India's show in the Chess Olympiad, said the performance of the host team initiated a golden era in Indian Chess. More than 2500 players and 7000 had taken part in the global event at that time
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AICF pledges Rs 2 crore of financial assistance for Praggnandhaaa, Vidit,
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The move comes in the wake of their recent successes, including Praggnandhaa's runner-up finish in the World Cup and the double delight at the World Grand Swiss, where Vidit and Vaishali clinched both the Open and Women titles, respectively.
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Israel's war on Hamas: Indian team withdraws from World Cadet Chess Champi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid Israel's war on Hamas, which followed rocket attacks and a ground assault by the terror group, leaving over 1,300 dead and more than 3,300 injured, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Friday withdrew the Indian team from the World Cadet Chess Championship, 2023, which will be he
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AICF organizes coaching camp ahead of Asian Games to support Indian Chess
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
All India Chess Federation (AICF) is pleased to announce the commencement of a coaching camp at ITC Sonar in Kolkata, in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. Committed to providing unwavering support and top-notch facilities, the AICF coaching camp aims to enhance the players' skills an
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"Praggnanandhaa played on par with Magnus": AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor on se
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday, with the winner of the tournament set to be decided on Thursday. The co
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AICF president congratulates Praggnanandhaa on reaching FIDE World Cup fin
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) Sanjay Kapoor congratulated Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa who stormed into the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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All India Chess Federation sets bold vision for chess development
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) successfully conducted its Annual General Meeting, with representatives from 32 state member units, esteemed dignitaries, and key officials in attendance.
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All India Chess Federation holds Pre-Annual General Meeting to discuss dev
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The AICF successfully conducted a Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday in Kanpur. Under the esteemed leadership of Sanjay Kapoor, President of AICF, the meeting commenced with a warm welcome extended to the key dignitaries representing the 33 state affiliations.
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Participants happy with arrangements for Chess Olympiad: AICF president
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
The Chess Olympiad is being held in India for the first time
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44th Chess Olympiad is going to be very special: Grandmaster Judit Polgar
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Polgar is considered the strongest female chess player of all time. She was speaking at the greet and meet session conducted by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) at the Chess Olympiad venue in Mamallapuram, Chennai.
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'Khelo Chess' has potential to create chess revolution in India: AICF Secr
Updated : 4 years ago IST
With the veteran players like Viswanathan Anand and Koneru Humpy alongside young promising talents such as Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh D, consistently performing on the global stage, India has emerged as one of the top chess nations in the world in the recent years.
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