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- [Historic Triumph: R Vaishali wins Candidates, earns World Championship match against Ju Wenjun,](https://aicf.in/historic-triumph-r-vaishali-wins-candidates-earns-world-championship-match-against-ju-wenjun/): GM Vaishali R will challenge Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship after winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 outright with an impressive score of 8.5/14. In a thrilling final round, Vaishali defeated Kateryna Lagno in a magnificent display of technique, while Bibisara Assaubayeva could only manage a draw against Divya Deshmukh. Meanwhile, Javokhir Sindarov, who had already secured victory in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 before the final round, agreed to a quick draw with Wei Yi. This result allowed Anish Giri and Fabiano Caruana to climb the standings with impressive final-round victories over Matthias Bluebaum and […]
- [Final Report:35th  National Under-17 Open & Girls Chess Championships – 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report35th-national-under-17-open-girls-chess-championships-2026/): The 35th National Under-17 Open & Girls Chess Championships 2026 was conducted simultaneously at the Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 30th March to 7th April 2026. The tournament was conducted under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and was co-hosted with support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Authority of Gujarat and GSC Bank. Two separate Swiss-system events were held: U-17 Open (Boys) section and the U-17 Girls section, both over 11 rounds. The Open section attracted 259 players from across India, making it one of the largest editions of the national U-17 championship. The […]
- [SNA Seminar & Exam in ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPTNAM on 02 & 03 May 2026 (2 Batches)](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-exam-in-andhra-university-visakhaptnam-on-02-03-may-2026-2-bathes/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Andhra Chess Association is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPTNAM . Eligibility: Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants for each batches Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which includes both fee payment and State […]
- [Certificate :National Team in Raipur ,Chhattisgarh from 16-22 March 2026](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-team-in-raipur-chhattisgarh-from-16-22-march-2026/): BP will be published soon. S.NO Name Team 1 VISAKH N R  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD  A 2 GUSAIN HIMAL  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD  A 3 GHOSH DIPTAYAN  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD  A 4 MITRABHA GUHA  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD  A 5 SHYAAM NIKHIL P  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD  A 6 AADITYA DHINGRA AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA 7 RAAHUL V S AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA 8 HARSHAVARDHAN G B AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA 9 SRIRAM ADARSH UPPALA AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA 10 SHAHIL DEY AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA 11 AYUSH SHARMA  RAILWAYS SPORTS PROMOTION BOARD B 12 VIGNESH N R […]
- [Certificate :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination at Guwahati 2025 on 20 & 21 Sept 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-senior-national-arbiter-seminar-cum-examination-at-guwahati-2025-on-20-21-sept-2025/): Please find here No Name 1 Pranab Kumar Samanta 2 Protik Sarkar 3 Vaheeb Shafi Hassan K 4 Rituparna Chutia 5 Sumanta Gore 6 Tirtha Sarkar 7 Nataliya Chetia 8 Bhaskar Jyoti Borah 9 Ananya Gogoi 10 Das Arunjyoti 11 Mukunda Madhab Sarmah 12 Priyangshu Saikia 13 Nandita Devi 14 Hiramoni Das 15 Udayjyoti Bora 16 Prastuti Kakati 17 Shamim Ali M A 18 Avishek Chakravarty 19 Binod Gogoi 20 Rajdeep Saikia 21 Lithon Das 22 Aaquil Abdulla 23 Mrinal Deka 24 Sanghamitra Handique 25 Gaurav Roy 26 Pradip Ch Deka 27 Pallab Bhattacharjee 28 Ranadeep Sinha 29 Ankita Saikia […]
- [Final Report : SNA Seminar & Exam held in Mangalore on 21 & 22 March 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report-sna-seminar-exam-held-in-mangalore-on-21-22-march-2026/): A Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination was organized by Rao’s Chess Corner, Mangaluru on behalf of Karnataka State Chess Association and All India Chess Federation at the Rao Chess Corner premises on 21st and 22nd March 2026. Mr. Ramesh Kote, Vice president, KSCA presided and inaugurated the seminar in the presence of international master Sharan Rao. Seventy one participants, mainly from Karnataka anda few from Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Goa and Kerala participated in the two day event. IA Anantharam R and IA Paul Arokiaraj S were the lecturers explaining the topics of Laws of Chess, Tiebreaks, Tournament Regulations, Arbiter […]
- [ARBITER REFRESHER COURSE FOR THE YEAR 2026-27 FOR LEFT OVER ARBITERS ON 25  & 26 April 2026.](https://aicf.in/arbiter-refresher-course-for-the-year-2026-27-for-left-over-arbiters-on-25-26-april-2026/): The Arbiters Commission of AICF has received requests to conduct an additional Arbiter Refresher Course for the 2026-27 period. Many arbiters missed the refresher course held in Feb-March 2026, which is preventing them from officiating in FIDE Rated events. After deliberation, the Commission has decided to conduct an online Arbiter Refresher Course for those arbiters who have not completed the course. The validity of this course will expire on March 31, 2027, and it will only take place if there are at least 20 participants with respective state association recommendation. Arbiters who have not undergone the refresher course are requested […]
- [Successful Arbiters – AICF Arbiters Refresher Course 2026–27.](https://aicf.in/successful-arbiters-aicf-arbiters-refresher-course-2026-27/): Please find the list of participants who have successfully appeared in the AICF Arbiters Refresher Course 2026–27 under the following categories: International Arbiters Fide Arbiters Senior National Arbiters For any queries , please write to indianchessfed@gmail.com cc to Arbiterscommission@aicf.in.
- [Fide Arbiter Seminar 2026-27](https://aicf.in/fide-arbiter-seminar-2026-27/): All India Chess Federation is pleased to announced following FIDE Arbiter Seminars as per the appended schedule below: SL No Seminar Details Date 1 FAS In Vijayawada ,Andhra Pradesh 24-26 April 2026 2 FAS in Chandigarh 08-10 May 2026 3 FAS In Siliguri ,West Bengal 22-24 May 2026 To confirm your spot, follow these steps: 1. Submit your name to your respective state chess association.2. Ensure your state association recommends you before making the payment. Important Details:Eligibility: Interested Senior National Arbiters holding NA License are eligible to undergo the subject seminar .Only names received through state associations with their recommendation […]
- [Certificate :National Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025-26 in Jharkhand from 11-13 March 2026](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-rapid-blitz-chess-championship-2025-26-in-jharkhand-from-11-13-march-2026/): National Rapid Rank Name 1 Aronyak Ghosh 2 Karthikeyan Murali 3 Hari Madhavan N B 4 Mitrabha Guha 5 Arjun Kalyan 6 Puranik Abhimanyu 7 Reyan Md. 8 Ghosh Diptayan 9 Iniyan Pa 10 Harikrishnan.A.Ra 11 Sriram Jha 12 Rohit S 13 Krishna C R G 14 Sai Agni Jeevitesh J 15 Aaryan Varshney 16 Aryan Behera 17 Kalyani Sirin 18 Subhayan Kundu 19 Dhulipalla Bala Chandra Prasad 20 Kaustuv Kundu 21 Sanket Chakravarty 22 Gusain Himal 23 Das Arghyadip 24 Sharan Rao 25 Sharma Dinesh K. 26 Premshankar B U 27 Nitin S. 28 Rosh Jain 29 Aradhya Garg […]
- [FIDE World Cadets Cup - 2026 in Batumi, Georgia from 15th to 28th June, 2026](https://aicf.in/fide-world-cadets-cup-2026-in-batumi-georgia-from-15th-to-28th-june-2026/): Special Note: If a player is accompanied by only one person, he/she will be charged the double-sharing rate. Triple-sharing rates are not applicable for two persons. The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for visa and flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. Apart from the above amount, players and accompanying persons need to make the following amount per person as extra if their port of […]
- [Certificate :National Amateur Chess Championship 2025-26](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-amateur-chess-championship-2025/): OPEN – BELOW 1700 WOMEN-BELOW 1700 Rank Name Rank Name 1 Muthuraman Kesavamoorthy 1 Meha Arin A 2 Kavish Saxena 2 Shalini J 3 Balaram U 3 Disha U A 4 Boopesh Kumar M 4 Deepthaashri Ravi Ganesh 5 Ashwin Ravichandran 5 Harshika M 6 Ammineni Uday Kumar 6 Haritha R 7 Sanjith P 7 Lasyasree Mattam 8 Rathish R 8 Dakshitha Anand 9 Jaikishan Jaiswal 9 Hiranmayee Kulkarni 10 Radhesh 10 Sanchita Yadav 11 Prashant Kumar Singh 11 Madke Ishika 12 Praneet Sinha 12 Hunsika M 13 Saisriram S 13 Patil Sanskruti 14 Aditya Kumar (Anay) 14 Vaishnavi Vijay […]
- [Live games link for 35th National Under – 17 Open & Girls Chess Championship – 2026 ](https://aicf.in/live-games-link-for-35th-national-under-17-open-girls-chess-championship-2026/): Kindly find attached live games link for the 35th National Under – 17 Open & Girls Chess Championship – 2026 from 30th March 2026 to 7th April 2026 scheduled at  Rajpath Club, S.G.Highway, Ahmedabad. Live games link : https://chesslive.thefee.in/
- [Final Report - Senior National Arbiters' Seminar and Examination, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 14 & 15 March 2026.](https://aicf.in/final-report-senior-national-arbiters-seminar-and-examination-lucknow-uttar-pradesh-on-14-15-march-2026/): The Uttar Pradesh Chess Sports Association, in collaboration with the All India Chess Federation and the Arbiters’ Commission AICF, organised a Senior National Arbiter Seminar and Examination at the Hotel Amber, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on March 14-15, 2026. Fifty aspiring arbiters from Bihar, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh participated in the seminar. Mr. Swapnil Bansod, an International Arbiter and FIDE Lecturer, served as the instructor. During the two-day seminar, Mr. Bansod covered various topics, including the Laws of Chess, tiebreaks, tournament rules, arbiter regulations, Swiss pairings, rating regulations, title regulations, and fair play regulations. Those who […]
- [Final Report :SNA Seminar and Exam held in Ranchi on 21 & 22 Feb 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report-sna-seminar-and-exam-held-in-ranchi-on-21-22-feb-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation & Arbiter Commission AICF, All Jharkhand Chess Association is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at SARALA BIRLA UNIVERSITY in Mahilong, Ranchi, on the 21st and 22nd  of February, 2026. The inaugural function chaired by Dr Gopal Pathak Director Sarla Birla University and other dignitaries on the dais were Chancellor Dr C Jagnathan, Trainer IA Nitin Shenvi (Rating Officer, AICF) and IA Deepak Kumar Narendra. Dr Gopal ji told gathering about the importance of such seminars in development of chess. The participants represent different parts of India from Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West […]
- [Final Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination in Mohali  on 31st Jan & 1st Feb 2026.](https://aicf.in/final-report-senior-national-arbiter-seminar-cum-examination-mohali-held-on-31st-jan-to-1st-feb-2026/):      The Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination was organized by the Punjab State Chess Association under the aegis of All India Chess Federation at Amity University, Sector 82, Airport Road  S.A.S.Nagar(Mohali), Punjab. Mr. Ankush Kathuria, President, Punjab State Chess Association inaugurated the Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination        52 participants from Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand made this event more meaningful and successful. The lecturer covered all the topics specified for the SNA Seminar explaining the relevant rules with illustrative examples and case studies.  The participants were involved with much enthusiasm by way […]
- [Final report :SNA Seminar, Bhubneshwar on 17 & 18 January 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report-sna-seminar-bhubneshwar-on-17-18-january-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation and Arbiter Commission AICF, the All Orissa Chess Association had organized Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at SOA Campus-2, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on the 17th and 18th of January 2026. The two-day event, held on the 17th and 18th, was inaugurated by Prof. Jyoti Ranjan Das, Dean of SOA University, who attended as the Chief Guest. During the inauguration, he advised the chess trainees to “think like a king and act like a soldier.” All the participants awarded the SNA title (Grade A & B) are required to be registered with AICF as […]
- [FIDE World Youth Chess Championships - 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy from 14th to 27th June, 2026](https://aicf.in/fide-world-youth-chess-championships-2026-in-montesilvano-italy-from-14th-to-27th-june-2026/): Special Note: If a player has only one accompanying person, then he/she must pay for double sharing amount only. (Triple sharing basis not accepted for two persons). The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for visa and flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything and additional players need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please read the event […]
- [21st Asian Continental Chess Championships (Men’s and Women’s) - 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 28th May to 07th June 2026](https://aicf.in/21st-asian-continental-chess-championships-mens-and-womens-2026-in-ulaanbaatar-mongolia-from-28th-may-to-07th-june-2026/): The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for Visa and Flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once we receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything to the additional players and they need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please read the event circular and AICF guidelines carefully before registering. Payment mode: 1.Online:https://prs.aicf.in/pay All the entries are subject to approval of the AICF / Championship […]
- [Link for live games of 45th National Team Chess Championship 2026 & 23rd National Womens Team Chess Championship 2026](https://aicf.in/link-for-live-games-of-45th-national-team-chess-championship-2026-23rd-national-womens-team-chess-championship-2026/): National Team Link: https://lichess.org/broadcast/45th-national-team-chess-championship-2026/round-1/IDDjOSpF#boards National Women Link: https://lichess.org/broadcast/23rd-national-women-team-chess-championship-2026/round-1/3giZj2Qd#boards
- [Live link for National Rapid Chess Championship 2025-26 in Jharkhand from 11-13 March 2026](https://aicf.in/live-link-for-national-rapid-chess-championship-2025-26-in-jharkhand-from-11-13-march-2026/): Please find the live link below https://view.livechesscloud.com/#eece909b-5005-48f3-bb31-f8ca9b068220
- [Certificate :SNA Seminar & Exam in Madurai on 27 & 28 December 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-sna-seminar-exam-in-madurai-on-27-28-december-2025/): Please find the certificates.For any query please write back to Indianchessfed@gmail.com Batch 1 Batch 2 No Candidate name No. Candidate Name 1 Manikandan Palaniappun 1 Mythili. R 2 Hemalatha 2 Surhenthar J 3 Mohan M U 3 T.S.P.Sofiasree 4 Gowtham B 4 Manikandan 5 Razia Sultana Asees 5 Mareeswari K 6 Kiruthik Kumaran M 6 S Hemalatha 7 Prajwalesh 7 Radhakrishnan S 8 Thanabal P 8 Sumithra R 9 Girinath B S 9 A Varalakshmi 10 Narmadha K S 10 Kanmani N U  11 Ansari Seiybu Mohamed 11 Nithyanandam M 12 Chandra Suresh S 12 S Rekha Sakthiganesh 13 Christopher […]
- [Certificates of SNA Seminar & Exam in Ahmedabad on 02 & 03 Jan 2026](https://aicf.in/certificates-of-sna-seminar-exam-in-ahmedabad-on-02-03-jan-2026/): Please find the certificates here S.No Name 1 Tvisha Kapadia 2 Bhargavi M Bhatt 3 Prathamesh Rajendra Bhagwat 4 Rakesh Bhatti 5 Rathod Ashok 6 Pancholi Bhagirath Pankajbhai 7 Ojas Santosh Raut 8 Parashar Akhani 9 Raj Patel 10 Shah Vrushti 11 Shekh Sharadkumar 12 Ambar Sunilbhai Bhatti 13 Dhruv Parmar 14 Chande Dipmala 15 Harsh P Ruparel 16 Bhagi Haryaksh 17 Jay Anilbhai Vyas 18 Rohit Rahulkumar J 19 Nishant Prajapati 20 Harshaba Zala 21 Jignesh N Patel 22 Kishan Bhaveshkumar Patel 23 Madhuri N 24 Sata Rakesh Prakashbhai 25 Shah Rushi 26 Swapnil Sampat Gandhale 27 Vidhi Ravindrakumar […]
- [SNA Seminar & Exam in Mangalore, Karnataka on 21 & 22 March 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-exam-in-mangalore-karnataka-on-21-22-march-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Karnataka State Chess Association   is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in Rao’s Chess Corner ,Ground Floor, Jyothi Kiran. Lady hill 3rd cross, Martin Pais Road,Opposite Karavali Ground ,Mangalore Karnataka 575006 Eligibility: Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only […]
- [Live Links for 13th National Amateur Chess Championship 2025-26](https://aicf.in/live-links-for-13th-national-amateur-chess-championship-2025-26/): Please find the link Open 1700 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/below_1700 Open 2000 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/below_2000 Open 2300 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/below_2300 Woman 1700 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/w_below_1700 Woman 2000 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/w_below_2000 Woman 2300 https://live.tamilchess.com/13_nat_a/w_below_2300
- [Vacancy Announcement](https://aicf.in/vacancy-announcement-5/): All India Chess Federation invites applications from sincere, dedicated, and dynamic professionals for the following position: Position: PR ExecutiveEmployment Type: Full-Time Eligibility & Qualifications:MBA / Postgraduate/GraduateExtensive knowledge of promotion, public relations, and communication strategiesTech-savvy with strong digital and social media awarenessProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to coordinate media, prepare reports, and manage outreach initiatives & Promotional activites. Application Process:Interested candidates may send their updated resume to Indianchessfed@gmail.com on or before 10 March 2026. All India Chess Federation #101 ,First Floor ,A Block ,Naurang House ,KG Marrg ,New Delhi-110001
- [Vacancy Announcement](https://aicf.in/vacancy-announcement-4/): All India Chess Federation invites applications from sincere, hardworking, and proficient candidates for the following position:Name of the Post: Social Chess ExecutiveEmployment Type: Full-TimeEligibility & Qualification:MBA / Postgraduate Extensive knowledge of promotion and social welfare initiativesTech-savvy with strong digital skillsProficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)Ability to prepare proposals and deliver professional presentationsGood communication skills (written and verbal)Familiarity with AI tools and modern productivity platforms How to Apply:Interested candidates are requested to email their resume to Indianchessfed@gmail.com on or before 10 March 2026. All India Chess Federation #101 ,First Floor ,A Block ,Naurang House ,KG Marrg ,New Delhi-110001
- [SNA Seminar & Exam in Lucknow, UP  on 14 & 15 March  2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-exam-in-lucknow-up-on-14-15-march-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , UP Chess Sports Association   is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in Hotel Amber, Amber Market ,Charbagh Road , Vijayay Nagar,Naka Hindola,    Lucknow 226018         Eligibility: Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving […]
- [Commonwealth Chess Championship – 2026 - 27 in Kaluthara, Sri Lanka from 16th to 26th May, 2026.](https://aicf.in/commonwealth-chess-championship-2026-27-in-kaluthara-sri-lanka-from-16th-to-26th-may-2026/): The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for Visa and Flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything to additional players and they need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please Note: All Grandmasters (With rating of 2400/ WGM 2250): Rs. 10,760/- (Amount includes registration fees & bank charges only) For IM having a rating above 2400/WIM having a […]
- [GM Suleymenov Alisher Clinches Title at the 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Round Robin Tournament 2026.](https://aicf.in/gm-suleymenov-alisher-clinches-title-at-the-1st-chola-chess-international-grandmaster-round-robin-tournament-2026/): GM Suleymenov Alisher of Kazkhastan crowned the First Chola Chess International Grandmaster Round Robin Chess Tournament- 2026 supported by Chess Gurukul today at Chola Chess, T.Nagar, Chennai today. The champion set a winner’s target of  six points from possible 9 and he carried home winner’s purse of Rupees One Lakh. In two way tie for the second place with 5.5 points , IM Vaz Ethen  (Goa, India) was adjudged as the first runner up based on Direct Encounter. He became  richer by Rupees Seventy Five Thousand.  The second runner up was IM Audi Ammeya  who received cash award of Rupees […]
- [TENTATIVE NATIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2026-27](https://aicf.in/tentative-national-calendar-for-2026-27/): TENTATIVE NATIONAL CALENDAR -2026-27 Sl No No Event State Date 1 National Under-7 Maharashtra 07-11 June 2026 2 National Under-09 Jharkhand 05-11 July 2026 3 National Under-11 Karnataka 02-08 August 2026 4 National  Championship UP 16-26 August 2026 5 National Under-13 Pondicherry 03-09 September 2026 6 National Under-15 Punjab 14-22 September 2026 7 National Under-17 J & K 28 September-06 October 2026 8 3rd  National School  Team Chess(Under 12 & Under 18)Championship 2025 Andhra Pradesh 10-12 October 2026 9 National Under-19 West Bengal 27 Oct -04 November 2026 10 National Women Telangana 18-28 November 2026 11 National Amateur Assam 02-06 […]
- [Round 3 : 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026, Chennai.](https://aicf.in/round-3-1st-chola-chess-international-grandmaster-norm-round-robin-tournament-2026-chennai/):    India’s International Master Vaz Ethen of Chola Chess is sharing the lead with Grandmaster Suleymenov Alisher (Kazkhastan) with 2.5 points  at the end of the third round of the 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 now going on in Chola Chess, Chennai.            In Queen’s Gambit accepted variation GM Suleymenov Alisher emerged pawn in the early part of opening with white pieces. Again on the 34th move Alisher could usurp one more central pawn. With two pawns down GM Girel Joseph also from France tried his might with pair of bishops against white’s two knights. […]
- [Day 2:1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm  Closed Circuit Chess Tournament, Chennai](https://aicf.in/day-21st-chola-chess-international-grandmaster-norm-closed-circuit-chess-tournament-chennai/): Day two of the 1st Chola Chess Grandmasters Closed Circuit Chess Tournament, Chennai now in progress in Chola Chess, T.Nagar, Chennai was a result oriented day with three boards ending in a win and two boards ending in a draw.                               In a clash between two Indians Audi Ameya gained space advantage by tactful of  maneuvering Queen and Knight on white side. But he slipped in the middle by over looking a simple combination by black on the 48th move. Ethen surprised Ameya by a tactical blow on g3 by his knight and this proved fatal for Ameya. He […]
- [Fide Arbiter Seminar in Pune 28 Feb -02 March 2026 & Thoothukudi 07-09 March 2026](https://aicf.in/fide-arbiter-seminar-2026fide-arbiter-seminar-in-pune-28-feb-02-march-2026-thoothukudi-07-09-march-2026/): All India Chess Federation is pleased to announced 2 FIDE Arbiter Seminars as per the appended schedule below: Sl No Venue` Date 1 Royal Connaught Boat Club ,Pune, Maharashtra 28 Feb -02 March 2026 2 Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi ,Tamil Nadu 07-09 March 2026 To confirm your spot, follow these steps: 1. Submit your name to your respective state chess association.2. Ensure your state association recommends you before making the payment. Important Details:Eligibility: Interested Senior National Arbiters holding NA License are eligible to undergo the subject seminar .Only names received through state associations with their recommendation will be considered. Registration: Approved candidates can […]
- [First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in form Chennai from 02 February to 11 February 2026.](https://aicf.in/first-chola-chess-international-gm-norm-round-robin-tournament-in-form-chennai-from-02-february-to-11-february-2026/): Of late there is no dearth of chess activity in India including umpteen number of Grandmasters open events. But closed circuit events give more scope and opportunity for the players to earn their norms.  For the first time in the history of chess in India a closed circuit Grandmaster event is being organized in Chola Chess, T.Nagar, Chennai from 02 February to 11 February 2026. This forward movement is the brain child of Chola chess with the idea being mooted by Chess Gurukul, a premier chess academy in India.       Six young and aspiring International Masters from India have got […]
- [Live games link for First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026](https://aicf.in/live-games-link-for-first-chola-chess-international-gm-norm-round-robin-tournament-2026/): Please find below live games link for the First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 from 2nd to 11th February 2026 scheduled at Chennai, India. Live games link : https://live.tamilchess.com/cholachess_GM_RR/index.html
- [Announcement : Medical Evaluation in Chennai on 27 & 28 February 2026.](https://aicf.in/announcement-medical-evaluation-in-chennai-on-27-28-february-2026/): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India is very keen in eradicating the age fraud menace prevailing in sports and has directed all National Federations to be very strict on this front and has directed us put in place a system by which this problem can be solved, particularly in all National Championships. While conducting medical test to evaluate age, the Government has also directed  us that the test should include physical examination, dental examination and radiological examination. Therefore, the All India Chess Federation, to avoid any unpleasantness to players at the time of the National Championships, […]
- [21-year-old Aaryan Varshney from Delhi has become India's 92nd Chess Grandmaster](https://aicf.in/21-year-old-aaryan-varshney-from-delhi-has-become-indias-92nd-chess-grandmaster/): 21-year-old Aaryan Varshney from Delhi has become India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster, achieving his final norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial in Armenia in January 2026. He is the 8th GM from Delhi, achieving the feat with a FIDE rating of 2513. 
- [Certificate of 14th NATIONAL SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP-2025 in Guwahati from 27-31 Dec 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-of-14th-national-school-chess-championship-2025-in-guwahati-from-27-31-dec-2025/): U07 Open U 07 Girls Rank Name 1 Tanishka Bhandari 1 Nimalan Dharanipathy 2 Anika K 2 Ivaan Dubey 3 Aaditri Majumdar 3 Madhav Mundhara 4 Aaradhya Kommery Rajaneesh 4 Pratyush Kumar 5 Navya R 5 Akshath Chowhan Lavudiya 6 Ns Krishnan Liyaa 6 Arjun Nagam 7 Veda Sai Sri Baswa 7 Shakyasimha Singh 8 Siddireddy Kiara 8 Aksh Shrivastava 9 Shaik Shazwa 9 Hitarth Goyal 10 Aishwarya Chhetri 10 Vasudev Vishnu 11 Rihanshi Munagala 11 Chaukhun Mannvik Gogoi 12 Udhriti Bhattacharya 12 Kushaagra Agrawal 13 Aarini Lahoty 13 Awais Khan D 14 Niyara Reddy Gangula 14 Nishwanth Ramkumar 15 […]
- [AICF ARBITER REFRESHER COURSE 2026-2027](https://aicf.in/aicf-arbiter-refresher-course-2026-2027/): All India Chess Federation is going to organize two days Online Arbiter Refresher Course for all IA’s International Arbiters desirous to undergo the subject Refresher Course are required to fill out the below Google Form before 5 pm 25th  January 2026. Batch 1 February 02 & 03 Batch 2 February 04 & 05 Batch 3 February 06 & 07 Batch 4 February 09 & 10 through Zoom (4-hour session on each day from 6 pm to 10 pm). Refresher course for FA Batch 1 February 13 & 14            Batch 2 February 16 & 17 Batch 3 February 18 & 19 […]
- [Final report of SNA Seminar & Exam in Ahmedabad on 02 & 03 January 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report-of-sna-seminar-exam-in-ahmedabad-on-02-03-january-2026/): A Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination was organized by Gujarat State Chess Association, on behalf of All India Chess Federation at the GSC Bank premises on 2nd and 3rd January 2026. Thirty nine arbiters, mostly from Gujarat and a few from Maharashtra, Karnataka and M.P. participated in the two day seminar, followed by the examination. Prof. R. Anantharam IA was the lecturer for the seminar, who discussed the topics relevant to the seminar and also discussed many case studies elaborately. All participants attended the examination at the end of the second day. Gujarat SCA, under the leadership of Sri. […]
- [Final report of SNA seminar & Exam in Bhopal on 10 & 11 January 2026](https://aicf.in/final-report-of-sna-seminar-exam-in-bhopal-on-10-11-january-2026/): On behalf of the All India Chess Federation, the Arbiters’ Commission of AICF, and the Madhya Pradesh Chess Ad-hoc Committee, the Bhopal District Chess Association organized a Senior National Arbiter Seminar and examination at the “Venue: Arera Club, Link Road No. 1, Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462003, on the 10th and 11th of January 2026. The Seminar is inaugurated by the hands of Shri Kapil Saxena and other dignitaries on dais Shri Vipin Lunawat from Jabalpur and Shri Neeraj Kushwaha of Ujjain, while coordination was done by Ms Shivani Zutshi and the AICF appointed International Arbiter Nitin Shenvi […]
- [Live link of ODISHA OPEN (THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTERS CHESS FESTIVAL 2025-26](https://aicf.in/live-link-of-odisha-open-the-16th-international-grandmasters-chess-festival-2025-26/): Please find the link Link : https://www.chess.com/events/odisha-open-16th-grandmasters-chess-festival-2025-26-category-a/games
- [FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education opens in KIIT University ,Bhubaneshwar from 14-16 January 2026](https://aicf.in/fide-global-conference-on-chess-in-society-and-education-opens-in-kiit-university-bhubaneshwar-from-14-16-january-2026/): The FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education began on 14 January 2026 at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. The three-day event convenes education leaders, researchers, social impact practitioners, and chess organisers, and marks the launch of the FIDE Year of Chess in Education 2026. Check here some photographs
- [Final Report of SNA Seminar & Exam held in Madurai on 27 & 28 December 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-of-sna-seminar-exam-held-in-madurai-on/): As many as 101 candidates from three states namely Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telengana appeared for the SNA Seminar cum examination held in Madurai on December 27 and 28, 2025. The total participants were split into two group, Batch 1 and Batch 2  under the guidance of Shri. S.Paul Arokia Raj, IA and Shri. Nitin Shenvi, IA.         All the topics a prescribed in the syllabus was covered in two days seminar held on December 27 ( forenoon and afternoon ) and December 28 (forenoon). The Lecturers explained the salient features of each topic with relevant illustrations and case studies. […]
- [Certificate :National Under 19 Chess Championship in Ranchi from 16-24 Dec 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-under-19-chess-championship-in-ranchi-from-16-24-dec-2025/): Please find your certificates Under 19 Under 19 Girls Rank Name Rank Name 1 Vaz Ethan 1 Shubhi Gupta 2 Mayank Chakraborty 2 Nivedita V C 3 Vignesh Advaith Vemula 3 Pratitee Bordoloi 4 Borgaonkar Akshay 4 Patil Divya 5 Arnav Maheshwari 5 Mrittika Mallick 6 Jaiveer Mahendru 6 Arshiya Das 7 Md Imran 7 Sravyasree Bheemarasetty 8 Vivaan Vishal Shah 8 Sachi Jain 9 Arshpreet Singh 9 Sherali Pattnaik 10 Aditya Varun Gampa 10 Shanmathi Sree S 11 Arun Kataria 11 Marium Fatima 12 Arnav Agrawal 12 Swara Lakshmi S Nair 13 Soham Roy 13 Ananya Raman 14 Vedant […]
- [SNA Seminar & Exam in Ranchi,Jharkhand on 21 & 22 Feb 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-exam-in-ranchijharkhand-on-21-22-feb-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , All Jharkhand Chess Association   is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam SARALA BIRLA UNIVERSITY in Mahilong ,Ranchi.           Eligibility: Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which includes both fee […]
- [World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships - 2026 in Vrnjacka Banja - Serbia from 14th to 21st April, 2026](https://aicf.in/world-cadet-youth-rapid-and-blitz-chess-championships-2025-in-vrnjacka-banja-serbia-from-14th-to-21st-april-2026/): The Champions (Gold medal) of the 2025 World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships: Rs. 18,770/– The above amount includes Registration Fee, Entry Fee, Accommodation Charges and Bank Charges only. All Players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for Visa and Flight bookings. The visa invitation receive from organizers will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive from them. Please read the event circular and AICF guidelines carefully before registering. Payment mode: Online: https://prs.aicf.in/pay All the entries are subject to approval of the AICF / Championship organizers Please click here to download the championship regulations Interested […]
- [Expression of Interest for AICF Coach in Various Events and Camps 2026-27](https://aicf.in/expression-of-interest-for-aicf-coach-in-various-events-and-camps-2026-27/): To submit an Expression of Interest, interested candidates should complete their application using the following Google Form. https://forms.gle/dVvfGrgWE2EZNp8R8 Criteria: GM/IM/WGM/WIM/Fide Senior Trainer/Fide Trainer /Fide Instructor The deadline for submission is 31 January 2026
- [SNA Seminar & Exam in Mohali ,Punjab on 31 Jan & 01 Feb 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-exam-in-mohali-on-31-jan-01-feb-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Punjab State State Chess Association   is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at Amity University ,Sector 82 ,Airport Road ,S.A.S.Nagar(Mohali),Punjab. Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which includes both fee payment and […]
- [Submission of G-Form for Shirt & Tie for IA’s & FA’s](https://aicf.in/submission-of-g-form-for-shirt-tie-for-ias-fas/): Dear Sir/Madam, As per the proposal received from the AICF Arbiters’ Commission, each International Arbiter and FIDE Arbiter will be provided with two shirts and two ties. You are requested to kindly submit the required Google Form on or before 10 January 2026 . Gform : https://forms.gle/MPaf7S8TGuWraJkWA
- [Live games link for 16th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 for Sakthi Group Dr. N Mahalingam Trophy](https://aicf.in/live-games-link-for-16th-chennai-open-international-grandmaster-chess-tournament-2025-for-sakthi-group-dr-n-mahalingam-trophy/): Kindly find attached live games link for the 16th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 for Sakthi Group Dr. N Mahalingam Trophy will be held at Chennai from 2nd to 9th January, 2026. Live games link : https://live.tamilchess.com/ChennaiOpen2025/
- [Final Report :National Sub-junior (Under 15) Chess Championships 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-national-sub-junior-under-15-chess-championships-2025/): IM Goutham Krishna of Kerala and WFM Arshiya Das of Tripura won the 50th National Sub-Junior Open & 41st National Sub-Junior Girls Chess Championships 2025 respectively, which was held at HRIT University, Ghaziabad from 2nd November to 10th November 2025. The tournament, organized by UP Chess Sports Association & HRIT University, Ghaziabad, featured a total prize money of Rs.9, 00, 000/- which was equally divided into 20 prizes each for open & girls categories. The event was inaugurated by Mr.Abhinav Gopal, CDO, Ghaziabad, in the presence of Mr.A K Raizada, Vice President, AICF, Ms. Madhu Awasthi, DSO, Ghaziabad, Mr.Atul Nigam, […]
- [Final Report:National Junior (Under-19) Chess Championship – 2025](https://aicf.in/national-junior-under-19-chess-championship-2025/): The 54th Open and 39th Girls National Junior (Under-19) Chess Championship – 2025  ( Event Code -433843/JH/2025 & 433844/JH/2025) was successfully conducted at the traditional and historic birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Saraikela, Jharkhand, from 16th to 24th December 2025 at Wave International Resort Jamshedpur. The championship witnessed a total participation of 337 players from 28 States across India. Where in Open Category 212 players participated among them 26 titled players (6 IM, 13 FM, 7 CM) and 190 rated players while in Girls Category 125 players participated among them 24 titled players (1 FM, 8 WFM, 15 WCM) and […]
- [Certificate :National Women Chess Championship in Durgapur, WB from 03-13 Dec 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-women-chess-championship-in-durgapur-wb-from-03-13-dec-2025/): Please find certificates here Rank  Name 1 Nandhidhaa P V 2 Mary Ann Gomes 3 Arshiya Das 4 Shubhi Gupta 5 Kalyani Sirin 6 Pandey Srishti 7 Varshini V 8 Sachi Jain 9 Nimmy A.G. 10 Nivedita V C 11 Velpula Sarayu 12 Maitreyi Mondal 13 Srija Seshadri 14 Potluri Supreetha 15 Saparya Ghosh 16 Mrittika Mallick 17 Sneha Halder 18 Sravyasree Bheemarasetty 19 Akshaya Sathi 20 Divi Bijesh 21 Shivamshika G 22 Jeevika S 23 Bristy Mukherjee 24 Modipalli Deekshitha 25 Rajanya Datta 26 Femil Chelladurai 27 Mohota Nisha 28 Ananya Raman 29 Chitlange Sakshi 30 Swati Ghate 31 […]
- [SNA seminar and Exam in Bhopal , MP  on 10 & 11 January 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-bhopal-mp-on-10-11-january-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , MP Chess Adhoc   is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at Arera Club, Link Road No. 1, Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462003 Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which […]
- [DGT Live games link - Athens of East 5th GM Open](https://aicf.in/dgt-live-games-link-athens-of-east-5th-gm-open/): Please find the link Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess Tournament (Category-B) Below 2000 https://view.livechesscloud.com/#19d54582-ec54-45a4-98db-d9511f192b6b
- [Final report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination at  Guwahati 2025 on 20  & 21 Sept 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-senior-national-arbiter-seminar-cum-examination-at-guwahati-2025-on-20-21-sept-2025/): The Senior National Arbiter Seminar-cum-Examination was organized by the All Assam Chess Association on behalf of the All India Chess Federation at Hotel Fortune, near Apsara Cinema Hall, opposite Purna Bharti Gas (CNG), Paltan Bazar, Guwahati. On 19th September 2025, the legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore. As a mark of respect, the Government of Assam declared a state-wide holiday on 20th September 2025, resulting in the closure of all schools, colleges, private institutions, and government offices across the state. Consequently, the seminar was conducted online for participants who were unable to attend physically, while others attended […]
- [Final Report:51st National Women’s Chess Championship 2025 in Durgapur from 03-13 Dec 2025](https://aicf.in/fina-report51st-national-womens-chess-championship-2025-in-durgapur-from-03-13-dec-2025/): The 51st National Women Chess Championship 2025 was held from 3rd to 13th December 2025 at the Sidhu Kanhu Indoor Stadium, Durgapur, West Bengal. This prestigious national women event witnessed participation from 139 players representing 27 states of India, making it one of the most competitive editions of the championship. The championship featured an impressive field comprising 1 International Master, 1 FIDE Master, 1 Candidate Master, 7 Women Grandmasters (WGM), 6 Women International Masters (WIM), 15 Women FIDE Masters (WFM), and 11 Women Candidate Masters (WCM). A total prize fund of ₹30 lakh was announced, to be distributed among the […]
- [DGT Live Games Link of 54th National Junior Open & 39th National Junior Girls Chess Championship 2025, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand))](https://aicf.in/dgt-live-games-link-of-54th-national-junior-open-39th-national-junior-girls-chess-championship-2025-jamshedpur-jharkhand/): Please Find the DGT Live Games Links of respective categories, Open https://view.livechesscloud.com/#7fc18391-d457-47ed-b746-7d81569ab742 Girls  https://view.livechesscloud.com/#3f18d208-71a6-4d65-984c-997d81c05444
- [SNA seminar and Exam in Bhubaneswar , Odisha  on 17 & 18 January 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-bhubaneswar-odisha-on-17-18-january-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , All Orissa Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at SOA Campus-2, Bhubaneswar,Odisha. Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Mode of Payment: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which includes both fee payment and State Association […]
- [ SNA seminar and Exam in Ahmedabad  on 02 & 03 January 2026](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-ahmedabad-on-02-03-january-2026/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Gujarat State Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in The Gujarat State Co-operative Bank (GSC).Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sahakar Bhavan, Near Shastrinagar BRTS Bus Stand, Ankur Road, Naranpura, Ahmedabad-380013 . Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Mode of Payment: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book […]
- [SNA seminar and Exam in Madurai ,Tamil Nadu on  27 & 28 December 2025](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-madurai-tamil-nadu-on-27-28-december-2025/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Tamil Nadu State Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in Venue: Vallaba Vidyalaya CBSE School, Alagar Kovil Main Road, Arumbanur, Madurai – 625104 Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Mode of Payment: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation […]
- [Live DGT Board Link for National Women 2025 held at Durgapur](https://aicf.in/live-dgt-board-link-for-national-women-2025-held-at-durgapur/): Please find below the live link for the above mentioned Championship : Women Live game link : https://view.livechesscloud.com/#a3d20e15-5589-4f94-bffa-6daeb3cdcd6d
- [Certificate of National Under 15 Chess Championship 2025 held in Ghaziabad from 02-10 Nov 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-of-national-under-15-chess-championship-2025-held-in-ghaziabad-from-02-10-nov-2025/): Please find the certificates here Rank Name Rank Name 1 Goutham Krishna H 1 Arshiya Das 2 Rosh Jain 2 Pratitee Bordoloi 3 Sherla Prathamesh 3 Akshaya Sathi 4 Vivaan Vishal Shah 4 Modipalli Deekshitha 5 Banik Hrishikesh Kumar 5 Nivedita V C 6 Shreyash Singh 6 Shreya G Hipparagi 7 Puneet Verma 7 Nihira Koul 8 Ahaz E U 8 Gadde Kaarthika 9 Saisarvesh S 9 Sai Vijaysinh Patil 10 Sharnarthi Viresh 10 Shanmathi Sree S 11 Badole Shaunak 11 Sravyasree Bheemarasetty 12 Yohan Yadav Tarala 12 Vitasta Koul 13 Gaikwad Manas 13 Theephigaa K P 14 Arnav Agrawal […]
- [India Registers a Dominant Performance with 49 Medals at the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2025 in Bangkok from 20-30 November 2025](https://aicf.in/india-registers-a-dominant-performance-with-49-medals-at-the-asian-youth-chess-championship-2025-in-bangkok-from-20-30-december-2025/): India Registers a Dominant Performance with 49 Medals at the Asian Youth Chess Championship AICF congratulates all players, coaches, and parents for an exceptional all-format showing India delivered a commanding performance at the Asian Youth Chess Championship, finishing with an extraordinary 49 medals across the Rapid, Standard, and Blitz formats. This remarkable medal tally highlights India’s continued dominance in youth chess and reflects the strength of our grassroots training programs, coaching ecosystem, and parental support. Across the tournament, India secured an impressive 13 Gold, 19 Silver, and 17 Bronze medals in both Individual and Team categories, reaffirming its position as […]
- [Indian Women Shine at World Women’s Team Chess Championship 2025 in LinaresLinares, Spain | 17–24 November 2025](https://aicf.in/indian-women-shine-at-world-womens-team-chess-championship-2025-in-linareslinares-spain-17-24-november-2025/): The Indian women’s chess team delivered one of its most spirited performances on the world stage at the 2025 FIDE World Women’s Team Championship, held in Linares, Spain. Competing in the event’s debut fast classical (45+30) format—a pilot approved to be classical-rated by FIDE—India exceeded expectations, fighting their way into the quarterfinals and earning two prestigious board medals.Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Pool B with an average rating of 2313, the squad of IM Padmini Rout, IM B. Savitha Shri, WGM P. V. Nandhidhaa, WIM Sarayu Velpula and WGM Srija Seshadri showcased remarkable resilience and depth throughout the event. […]
- [GM Javokhir Sindarov crowned 2025 FIDE World Cup Champion](https://aicf.in/gm-javokhir-sindarov-crowned-2025-fide-world-cup-champion/)
- [Final Report :Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 in Malaysia from 08-17 Nov 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-commonwealth-chess-championship-2025-in-malaysia-from-08-17-nov-2025/): The final and ninth round of the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 was played today at the Corus KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. India concluded the classical segment of the championship on a historic high, securing a total of 30 medals, the highest medal tally among all participating nations. The final day witnessed composed and confident performances across categories, reflecting the team’s consistent effort throughout the championship. In the Open category, India finished strongly with FM Adireddy Arjun winning the silver medal and GM Lalith Babu M R securing the bronze, after stable and resilient tournament runs. In the Women’s division of […]
- [Certificate :SNA Seminar Held in Andheri on 01 & 02 Nov 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-sna-seminar-held-in-andheri-on-01-02-nov-2025/): Please find the certificates Sl No Candidate Name1 Bhogal, Rupesh2 Gaurav Sharma3 Krishna Prabhakar4 Rahul Kadam5 Pandya Raj6 Vaarin Gada7 Vishnu Sharma8 Anup Subhash Pande9 Ramakrishnan G10 Shubh Bhola11 Swaraj Sunil Waghmare12 Yadav Anurag13 Aditya Savalkar14 Salunke, Pramod15 Bharath R16 Bihani Deepak17 Ganesh Mallikarjun Antad18 Kalabandi Ravi Babu19 Khambe Santosh20 Madhu Sawant21 Shamal Shekhar Walunj22 Supriya Vishwanath Pawar23 Vaghela Nikunj24 Varun Balupar25 Wankhede Nyahal26 Anjali A V27 Karansing Sureshsing Pawar28 Surya K29 Agrawal Manasi Sumit30 Kamalnayan Deshmukh31 Patil, Nagesh32 Joshi Prasad33 Mane Aaditya34 Kasture Harshda35 Joshi Vishal S36 Milind Shripad Mahajan37 Priti Sheshrao Dabhade38 Vinod Yashwant Salve39 Gandhgole Vedant40 Gokulakrishnan […]
- [Certificate of National School Team(U 12 & U 18) Chess Championship 2025 in Shimla from 12-14 Oct 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-of-national-school-teamu-12-u-18-chess-championship-2025-in-shimla-from-12-14-oct-2025/): Please find the Under 12 & Under 18 certificates . For any query please write back to indainchessfed@gmail.com UNDER 12 S.No Name Team Name 1 Aarav A Velammal MHSS 2 Pavithra R V Velammal MHSS 3 Mithun Pranav Velammal MHSS 4 Athvik M Velammal MHSS 5 Pooja Shree R Velammal MHSS 6 Aligi Amrutha Hemal Velammal Vidyalaya – Ayanambakkam 7 Gurubaran Raghuraman Velammal Vidyalaya – Ayanambakkam 8 Rohit Vijay Velammal Vidyalaya – Ayanambakkam 9 Sarvesh E Velammal Vidyalaya – Ayanambakkam 10 Laksna Sri R Velammal Vidyalaya – Ayanambakkam 11 Vivaan Varoon Delhi Public School Ghaziabad 12 Veidika Sapra Delhi Public […]
- [Final Report of SNA Seminar & Exam held in Andheri on 01 & 02 Nov 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-of-sna-seminar-exam-held-in-andheri-on-01-02-nov-2025/): On behalf of the All India Chess Federation, the Arbiters’ Commission of AICF, and the Maharashtra Chess Association, the Mumbai Suburban District Chess Association organized a Senior National Arbiter Seminar and examination at the Children’s Welfare School, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai-400061, on the 1st and 2nd of November 2025. The Seminar is inaugurated by the hands of Shri Vitthal Madhav Secretary MSDCA, while coordination was done by IA Vishwanath Madhav and the AICF appointed International Arbiter Nitin Shenvi as Lecturer from Pune. Representation of participants was very good and after heavy rain and calamities at end 50 participants attended the […]
- [Certificate:SNA held in Chennai on 25 & 26 October 2025](https://aicf.in/certificatesna-held-in-chennai-on-25-26-october-2025/): Please find the certificates .For any query write back to Indianchessfed@gmail.com No Name1 Sai Harshavardhan J2 Prabhu Trichy Srinivasan3 Manikandan J4 Vaishnavi Selvaraj5 Dharanya G6 Rajendran R7 Jothika R8 Muthukrishnan M9 Nithya K10 Paramaguru S11 Indulekha K S12 Jayanthi K13 Jothi Prakasam Venugopal14 Karthikeya S15 Lohitha S T16 Mohan Raj R17 Mukhesh C18 Prathap M19 Ruthika K20 Sajin K21 Sathyaraaj N G22 Dinesh Kumar M23 Kamesh Viswanathan24 Ram Sarath Kumar V25 Suganya Rajendran26 Thusarabanu L27 Dhivya D28 Ethan V Johnson29 Jeyachandran C30 Rosewe M31 Shanthi Perumal32 Shrimathi K M33 Snekha D34 Arun V35 Arunkumar Selvaraj36 Janaranjini M37 Muthu K38 Prabanjan […]
- [Final Report: Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination, Chennai held on October 25 & 26, 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-senior-national-arbiter-seminar-cum-examination-chennai-held-on-october-25-26-2025/):      The Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination was organized by the Chengalpattu District Chess Association on behalf of Tamil Nadu State Chess Association at Prince Shri Venkateswara Arts and Science College, Gorwrivakkam , Chennai on  October 25 & 26, 2025. In a glittering opening ceremony Mr. D.V.Sundar, former vice president, FIDE, Mr.P.Stephen Balasamy, General Secretary, TNSCA, Mr. V. Hariharan,former secretary, AICF, Lion Jayapradeep Chandran, Chairman, Sembakkam Zone,Tambaram corporation, Mr. Prasana Venkatesh, vice chairman, Prince Group of Institutions, Chennai and host of officials from CDCA adorned the dais.        A record number of 100 participants drawn from three states and […]
- [Certificate :National Chess Championship 2025 in Guntur AP](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-chess-championship-2025-in-guntur-ap/): Please find certificates here. For any query please email at indianchessfed@gmail.com Rank Name 1 Iniyan Pa 2 Goutham Krishna H 3 Sasikiran Krishnan 4 Ayush Sharma 5 Aronyak Ghosh 6 Gupta Abhijeet 7 Vignesh Advaith Vemula 8 Lalit Babu M R 9 Deepan Chakkravarthy J. 10 Viani Antonio Dcunha 11 Rohith Krishna S 12 Srihari L R 13 Gaikwad Manas 14 Prraneeth Vuppala 15 Nitin S. 16 Sidhant Mohapatra 17 Majumder Shrayan 18 Das Arghyadip 19 Audi Ameya 20 Sengupta Deep 21 Aaditya Dhingra 22 Ravi Teja S. 23 Ganguly Surya Shekhar 24 Sethuraman S.P. 25 Navalgund Niranjan 26 Soham […]
- [Certificate of SNA Seminar on 6-7th September in Jammu](https://aicf.in/certificate-of-sna-seminar-on-6-7th-september-in-jammu/): Please find certificates below Sl No.  Name 1 Arvindu 2 Vipin Singh 3 Vivek Kumar Gupta 4 Shiv Grover 5 Aditi Sharma 6 Gagan Preet Singh 7 Shashi Pal Sharma 8 Suvrajit Das 9 Neeraj Sah 10 Bhawna Sharma 11 Ravi Kumar 12 Vinit Pandey 13 Virendra Singh
- [Indian Railways Clinch World Railways Chess Championship with a Perfect Score](https://aicf.in/indian-railways-clinch-world-railways-chess-championship-with-a-perfect-score/): In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the Indian Railways Chess Team emerged as the champions of the World Railways Chess Championship 2025, held in Quberon, France. The Indian contingent achieved a perfect score, winning all their matches in this prestigious quadrennial event. The triumphant team comprised GM Diptayan Ghosh, GM Mitrabha Guha, GM Shyaam Nikhil, GM Visakh N R, IM Neelash Saha, and IM Himal Gusain, under the able guidance of Coach FT Suresh Kumar T J. Demonstrating remarkable consistency and dominance throughout the tournament, the Indian team outclassed every opponent en route to the title. This glorious […]
- [SNA seminar and Exam in Andheri West Mumbai, Maharashtra  on  01 & 02 November 2025](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-maharashtra-on-01-02-november-2025/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Maharashtra Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in Children’s Welfare School Versova Andheri West Mumbai-400061 on 01 & 02 November 2025. Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Mode of Payment: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of […]
- [Certificate: National Under 13 Chess Championship 2025 in Goa .](https://aicf.in/certificate-national-under-13-chess-championship-2025-in-goa/): Please find the certificates .For any query please write back to indianchessfed@gmail.com Rank Under 13 Rank Under 13 Girls 1 Badole Shaunak 1 Modipalli Deekshitha 2 Siddhanth Poonja 2 Mysha Perwez 3 Madhvendra Pratap Sharma 3 Maitreyi Mondal 4 Salunke Siddhant 4 Aamuktha Guntaka 5 Shubh Atha 5 Sravyasree Bheemarasetty 6 Shaurya Chaudhary 6 Sri Darshini T 7 Samarth Sreeni Warrier 7 Saranya Devi Narahari 8 Aarit Kapil 8 Arpita Patankar 9 Aarav Saish Amonkar 9 Aaradhya Das 10 Dolas Aarush 10 Vanshika Rawat 11 Arush A 11 Charudharshini R 12 Samuel Stephen Noble S 12 Sasi Hasini Chintala 13 […]
- [FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh  (India) from 26-28 Sept.2025– Report](https://aicf.in/fide-arbiters-seminar-in-guntur-andhra-pradesh-india-from-26-28-sept-2025-report/): Please find the final report here
- [FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships - 2025 in Antalya, Turkey from 15th to 21st December, 2025](https://aicf.in/fide-world-u9-u17-rapid-blitz-chess-championships-2025-in-antalya-turkey-from-15th-to-21st-december-2025/): Special Note: If a player has only one accompanying person, then he/she must pay for double sharing amount only. (Triple sharing basis not accepted for two persons). The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for visa and flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything and additional players need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please read the event […]
- [Sharvaanica Wins Gold in Fide World Cadet Chess Championship in Almaty from 18 Sept to 01 Oct 2025.](https://aicf.in/sharvaanica-wins-gold-in-fide-world-cadet-chess-championship-in-almaty-from-18-sept-to-01-oct-2025/): Sharvaanica A.S. was leading by half a point before the start of the final round, where a draw would have been enough for her to secure the Gold medal. Playing the French Defence with Black, she soon went a pawn down, gradually lost control of the position, and eventually lost the game. Despite this setback, she tied with another player on 9 points and, thanks to a superior tiebreak over Nandinjiguur Chinzorig, clinched the Gold medal for India. Notably, after losing in the first round, Sharvaanica staged a remarkable comeback with nine consecutive wins. In the Girls U-12 category, Kiyaana […]
- [FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Madgaon, Goa (India) from 19-21 Sept 2025 . Report](https://aicf.in/fide-arbiters-seminar-in-madgaon-goa-india-from-19-21-sept-2025-report/): Please find the details here
- [ONGC Sports Scholarship 2025-26 ](https://aicf.in/ongc-sports-scholarship-2025-26/): ONGC is inviting online applications for Sports Scholarships 2025-26 from underprivileged young, talented sportspersons, aged 15 to 20 years. In this regard, a complete details, eligibility & selection criteria of ONGC sports scholarship scheme is enclosed. Circular:
- [Report on GM Coaching Camp, Raipur from 11-17 Sept.2025Report on GM Coaching Camp, Raipur ,Chhattisgarh (11–17 September 2025)](https://aicf.in/report-on-gm-coaching-camp-raipur-from-11-17-sept-2025/): The Chhattisgarh State Chess Association, under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, successfully organized a Grandmaster Coaching Camp in Raipur from 11th to 17th September 2025. The camp was conducted by Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay, one of India’s most accomplished and respected chess personalities. A total of 20 enthusiastic players from across the state participated in this intensive training program. Throughout the camp, GM Thipsay shared his vast knowledge and practical experience, guiding participants through advanced concepts of opening preparation, middlegame planning, and endgame techniques. Special emphasis was placed on strategic understanding, calculation methods, positional play, and managing tournament […]
- [3rd NATIONAL SCHOOLS TEAM UNDER-12 & UNDER-18CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2025 in Shimla from 12-14 October 2025](https://aicf.in/3rd-national-schools-team-under-12-under-18chess-championships-2025/): Please find the event circular Entry Form Payment link: https://prs.aicf.in/pay
- [LIVE LINK for 62nd National Championship 2025](https://aicf.in/live-link-for-62nd-national-championship-2025/): Please find the link here : https://view.livechesscloud.com/#905337cf-5d00-4ada-b021-2d2853901ea9
- [SNA seminar and Exam in Chennai  on  25th & 26th October, 2025](https://aicf.in/sna-seminar-and-exam-in-chennai-on-25th-26th-october-2025/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , Tamil Nadu Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam in Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College Venkateshwara Nagar, Gowrivakkam, Chennai – 600073 on 25 & 26 October 2025. Eligibility:Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants. Registration & Fees: Mode of Payment: Selection Process: Travel & Accommodation: Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book […]
- [Certificates:National Under 11 Chess Championship 2025  in Jalgaon](https://aicf.in/certificatesnational-under-11-chess-championship-2025-in-jalgaon/): Please find here National Under 11 National Under 11 Girls Rank Name Rank Name 1 Aarit Kapil 1 Krisha Tamhant Jain 2 Oishik Mondal 2 Divi Bijesh 3 Advik Amit Agrawal 3 Pooja Shree R 4 Narendra Agarwal 4 Aaradhya Das 5 Mani Sarbartho 5 Dishita Dey 6 Vyom Malhotra 6 Vanshika Rawat 7 Ayaan Phutane 7 Janaki S D 8 Samaksh Ashok 8 Samhita Pungavanam 9 Avirat Chauhan 9 Gholap Prisha 10 Aryan Mehta 10 Aaradhya Upadhyay 11 Rahul Ramakrishnan 11 Rajanya Mondal 12 Abhinav Anand 12 Dhanyashree R 13 Ishaan Kandi 13 Waghle Bhumika 14 Sairam Bala M […]
- [38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025Event Codes: 430540/GOA/2025 & 430541/GOA/2025.Shaunak Badole of Maharashtra and WCM Deekshitha Modipalli of Telangana Crowned National Champions](https://aicf.in/38th-national-under-13-chess-championship-2025event-codes-430540-goa-2025-430541-goa-2025-shaunak-badole-of-maharashtra-and-wcm-deekshitha-modipalli-of-telangana-crowned-national-champions/): The 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025 concluded with grandeur at the Daivadnya Bhavan in Margao, Goa. After eleven rounds of intense battles, Shaunak Badole of Maharashtra and WCM Deekshitha Modipalli of Telangana emerged as the champions in the Open and Girls’ categories respectively, etching their names in the history of Indian chess. Open Section On the top board, Shaunak Badole (2086) of Maharashtra outplayed Arush A (2105) of Kerala. Remaining unbeaten with 10 points, Shaunak lifted the champion’s trophy along with a cash prize Other notable Top-20 finishers included Shaurya Chaudhary (Delhi), Samarth Sreeni Warrier (Gujarat), CM Aarit Kapil […]
- [Final Result of SNA Seminar & Exam in Jammu on 06 & 07 Sept.2025](https://aicf.in/final-result-of-sna-seminar-exam-in-jammu-on-06-07-sept-2025/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation and Arbiters’ commission AICF, All J & K Chess Association is organizing Senior National Arbiters Seminar & Exam on 06 & 07 September 2025 at Nek hotel, below Gumat, Jammu. The Seminar is inaugurated by the Chief Guest Shri Atul Kumar Gupta Chairman Research & Development Committee AICF, Shri Baldev Raj Owner of Nek Hotel and driving force from Jammu to accelerate growth of Chess in Jammu and Kashmir region along with Neeraj a youngster and kin interest in growth of chess in this region. and the AICF appointed International Arbiter Nitin Shenvi […]
- [27th Asian Youth Chess Championships - 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 30th November, 2025.](https://aicf.in/27th-asian-youth-chess-championships-2025-in-bangkok-thailand-from-20th-to-30th-november-2025/): Special Note: If a player has only one accompanying person, then he/she must pay for double sharing amount only. (Triple sharing basis not accepted for two persons). The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for visa and flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything and additional players need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please read the event […]
- [Certificates of SNA Seminar & Exam held in Agartala on 21 & 22 September 2025](https://aicf.in/certificates-of-sna-seminar-exam-held-in-agartala-on-21-22-september-2025/): NO Name1 Priyabrata Bhattacharya2 Arunava Pal3 Ishan Das4 Rahul Jain5 Kingshuk, Debnath6 Rajbeer Ahmed7 Sky Debnath8 Suprith Jain9 Sakhawat Hussain10 Dipasree Ray Chaudhuri11 Sudip Kumar Banik12 Pratik Debnath13 Rajdeep Das14 Lalthlamuana H15 Anindita Chakraborty16 Ronit Dey17 Bhatta, Trinayan18 Mrinmoy Hazarika19 Debalina Kundu20 Muskan Debnath21 Zosangluaia22 Ballyr Sinha23 Region Thanga24 Ananta Goswami25 Laltlankima Jahau26 Skanda Bhargava K B27 Amit Upadhaya28 Bishnupada Dey29 Gourab Chakraborty30 Lalawmpuia R31 Suraj Bhan Prasad32 Mukul Kalita33 Akbar Hossain34 Mridul Borgohain35 Gautam Paul36 Raju Upadhaya37 Bibhash Goswami38 Subir Deb39 Adishtha Selvam, S40 Doley R.P.41 Emoshi Begam42 Ranu Chandra Das43 Pankaj Debnath
- [Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination in Guwahati on 20 & 21 September 2025](https://aicf.in/senior-national-arbiter-seminar-examination-in-guwahati-on-20-21-september-2025/): On behalf of All India Chess Federation , All Assam State Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Hotel Ornate, near Nehru Stadium in Guwahati ,Assam on 21 & 21 September 2025. Eligibility Important Details: The selected candidates will be intimated by email once the registration date is over and the payment of the candidates not selected will be refunded at the earliest. Participants are required to make their own arrangements for stay and make necessary travel arrangements only after confirmation of selection which include payment confirmation & recommendation of respective state associations. For Local Assistance, please contact :Mr. Nitesh Parbat  ,Mobile Number: 70026 […]
- [Commonwealth Chess Championship – 2025 - 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8th to 17th November, 2025.](https://aicf.in/commonwealth-chess-championship-2025-26-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia-from-8th-to-17th-november-2025/): The above amount includes registration fee, entry fee, accommodation charges and bank charges only. As said earlier the additional players and accompanying persons are required to make their own arrangement for Visa and Flight bookings. The visa invitation will be shared with all concerned on due course once receive it from them. AICF does not extend anything and additional players need to make their own arrangements for tickets, visa & insurance. Please Note: All Grandmasters (With rating of 2400/ WGM 2250): Rs. 10,540/- (Amount includes registration fees & bank charges only) For IM having a rating above 2400/WIM having a rating above […]
- [Certificate of SNA seminar and Exam held in Bathinda on 15 & 16 August 2025](https://aicf.in/certificate-of-sna-seminar-and-exam-held-in-bathinda-on-15-16-august-2025/): No Name1 Diva Zalani2 Rupinder Kumar3 Harikrishan Prajapati4 Prince Lobo5 Md. Shahid6 Avinya Mohan Singh7 Kumar Bansal8 Singh Gursher9 Samneet Munde10 Dinesh Kumar11 Neha Supinder Jandir12 Sahil Garg13 Jagdish Chander14 Vasuda Sharma15 Kumar Naveen16 Vavri17 Rajesh Mittal18 Ashu Sharma19 Kathuria Ankush20 Savri21 Danish Sharma22 Vaibhav Dua23 Sunil Sharma24 Jatinder Singh25 Hari Singh26 Ashish Manocha27 Kovida Sharma28 Rajesh Duggal29 Piyush Bohra30 Jyothi B31 Kamlesh Mourya32 Swati Gupta33 Tamanna kathuria34 Simran arya35 Aryan Mehta36 Gagan Bhardwaj37 Deepali Sharma38 Bhupinder Narang39 Amit Kumar
- [Final Report of Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Exam in Agartala on 21 & 22 August 2025](https://aicf.in/final-report-of-senior-national-arbiter-seminar-exam-in-agartala-on-21-22-august-2025/): The All Tripura Chess Association, in collaboration with the All India Chess Federation and the Arbiters’ Commission, organised a Senior National Arbiter Seminar and Examination at the Lions Club of Agartala, Tripura, on August 21-22, 2025. Forty-five aspiring arbiters from Assam, Bihar, Mizoram, Manipur, West Bengal, and Tripura participated in the seminar. Mr. Swapnil Bansod, an International Arbiter and FIDE Lecturer, served as the instructor. During the two-day seminar, Mr. Bansod covered various topics, including the Laws of Chess, tiebreaks, tournament rules, arbiter regulations, Swiss pairings, rating regulations, title regulations, and fair play regulations. The following participants qualified for the […]
- [Fide Arbiter Seminar 2025 in Karaikudi from 22-24 August 2025](https://aicf.in/fide-arbiter-seminar-2025-in-karaikudi-from-22-24-august-2025/): Please find here few photos
- [FIDE Trainers Seminar – Madurai 2025 from 22-24 August 2025](https://aicf.in/fide-trainers-seminar-madurai-2025-from-16-18-august-2025/):  36 experienced chess coaches join the seminar, bringing so much energy, knowledge, and perspective to every session. The discussions were interactive. Check out here for few snaps
- [Report-FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bhubaneshwar from 16-18 August 2025.](https://aicf.in/report-fide-arbiters-seminar-in-bhubaneshwar-from-16-18-august-2025/): A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, from the 16th to the 18th of August 2025. The seminar was organized by the All India Chess Federation under the official sanction of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The seminar was conducted in English, with IA Gopakumar M S serving as the FIDE Lecturer and IA Paul Arokia Raj S as the Local Assistant Lecturer. A total of ten arbiters from India participated in the event, all of whom undertook the subsequent examination. FIDE ID Name (as on FIDE Profile) FED 5062772 Sanjib Kumar, Mohanta IND 25185420 Suraj Kumar Moharana IND […]

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- [Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women in Sports](https://aicf.in/prevention-of-sexual-harassment-of-women-in-sports/):   Complaints Committee S.No. Name of the members Position State 1. Mrs. Rashmi Singh Chairperson Delhi 2. Mrs.Bhuvana member Tamilnadu 3. Ms.Bindu K.Sarita Member Kerala 4. Group Captain J.Rajendra Member Services Sports Control Board 5. Mr.A.Narasimha Rao Member Andhra Pradesh Coaching Committee S.No. Name of the members Position State 1. International Master Mr.Sekhar Sahu Member Orissa 2. International Master Mr.Lanka Ravi Member Andhra Pradesh Selection Committee S.No. Name of the members Position State 1. Grandmaster Mr.R.B.Ramesh Member Tamilnadu 2. International Master.Neeraj Kumar Mishra Member Jharkand 3. Fide Master.Ashwini Tiwari Member Punjab  
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