![Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh becomes World Junior Girls' Chess champion. File photo. Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh becomes World Junior Girls' Chess champion. File photo.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fdivyajpg_1718335470254.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 13, 2024, 08:24 PM - 4 mins 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.
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June 1, 2024, 04:07 AM - 4 mins 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.
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May 5, 2024, 02:07 AM - 6 mins 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
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March 14, 2024, 07:00 AM - 3 mins 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.
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