SC order reinstates Bharat Singh Chauhan as AlCF Secretary

The order passed by the two-judge division bench, headed by Justice Shah and Justice Ghosh, observed the importance...

FIDE to celebrate chess origin with introduction of Torch Relay

FIDE announced that in this Olympic-style tradition, the Torch Relay will always begin from India--the land chess...

AICF supports Anand's candidature for FIDE Dy. Prez: Interim Secy

Recently appointed AICF Interim Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj clarifies All India Chess Federation's stand on...

Great honour to have Olympiad in motherland of Chess, says Arkady

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 3 (ANI): International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich said...

AICF to provide opportunity to kids to witness Chess Olympiad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu)[India], May 18 (ANI): With an aim to promote the upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad and popularise...

44th Chess Olympiad: AICF signs MOU with Tamil Nadu government

Chennai (Tamil Nadu)[India], May 14 (ANI): All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor and Apoorva,...

Viswanathan Anand remembers his late mother, shares anecdote

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): On the occasion of Mother's Day, five-time World Chess Champion,...

Anand, Gelfand to train Indian players in first AICF camp

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 5(ANI): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand will work...

AICF announces biggest-ever Indian squad for 44th Chess Olympiad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 (ANI): All India Chess Federation (AICF) announced the country's biggest-ever...

Sports Minister reviews preparation for Chess Olympiad 2022

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): All India Chess Federation (AICF), the Indian Government and Tamil Nadu...

Life-time opportunity for youngsters, says Viswanathan Anand

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The long wait of almost 100 years will be ended when India will host the 44th...

Turn of events that led to India bagging rights of 44th Chess Oly

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): The history will be scripted as India is all set to host the biggest chess...