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Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh becomes World Junior Girls' Chess champion. File photo.

Divya crowned World Junior Girls' Chess champion

June 14, 2024, 08:54 AM - 2 min read

The immensely talented International Master secured her victory by outclassing Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva, concluding the tournament with a commendable score of 10 points out of a possible 11.

Delhi joins race to host Chess World Championship

June 1, 2024, 04:37 PM - 2 min read

AICF president Nitin Narang told reporters that the National Chess Federation has bid for New Delhi as the venue for the title showdown and that a no-objection certificate (NOC) had been taken from the Indian government.

Initiatives include state-of-the-art national chess arena for elite-level training and an AICF Rating system specifically for India, cash rewards of Rs 25 lakh to top five players, two-year contracts for national level U-7, U-19 players, financial help for state bodies and reservations for women in key areas.

‘Chequemate’: Rs 65 cr boost for chess promotion by AICF

May 5, 2024, 02:37 PM - 2 min read

Initiatives include state-of-the-art national chess arena for elite-level training and an AICF Rating system specifically for India, cash rewards of Rs 25 lakh to top five players, two-year contracts for national level U-7, U-19 players, financial help for state bodies and reservations for women in key areas

An image of the AICF's new president Nitin Narang.

Nitin Narang elected as youngest-ever All India Chess Federation president

March 14, 2024, 07:30 PM - 2 min read

Having previously served as the Vice President of the Haryana Chess Association, Narang brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role, particularly in nurturing the sport at the grassroots level. At 36, his leadership embodies a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to the development of chess in India.