All India Chess Federation

Ending years of feud, AICF and Chess Association of India announce merger

AICF president of Sanjay Kapoor said that the warring factions, not only at the national level but also in various states, have now come together under the umbrella of the federation.

AICF nominates world No 3 Koneru Humpy for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna; Vidit Gujrathi among Arjuna award nominees

The 34-year old Humpy, currently ranked number three in the world, has qualified for the FIDE Women's Candidates event next year and was also part of the Indian squad which won the Online Chess Olympiad in 2020.

All India Chess Federation recognises Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha as apex chess body in Bengal

The newly-formed body will have to hold its elections within three months to form the executive committee.

Start-up founder Nikhil Kamath apologises after cheating to beat Viswanathan Anand in charity game

“I had help from the people analysing the game, computers... In hindsight, it was quite silly," tweeted Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath after "beating" Viswanathan Anand in a charity chess match on Sunday

All India Chess Federation launches initiative to help chess community fight COVID-19

AICF will be providing medical, home quarantine support and financial assistance for members who require hospitalisation due to COVID-19.

All India Chess Federation bids to host next Olympiad, announces upcoming Indian Chess League

The newly elected AICF president Sanjay Kapoor unveiled a blueprint to turn the country into a chess superpower at a press conference after the federation conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Sanjay Kapoor elected All India Chess Federation president, Bharat Singh Chauhan retains secretary's post

The AICF has been split into two factions, one led by Raja and the other by Chauhan. The two have been at loggerheads for some time over various issues, including the conduct of the elections.

All India Chess Federation committee slams secretary Vijay Deshpande to spreading 'false information'

The All India Chess Federation's (AICF) five-member committee, which is currently running its day-to-day affairs, on Wednesday criticised secretary Vijay Deshpande for spreading "false information" and accused him of using the national body's letterhead despite a restraining order against him.

Chess Players Forum appeals to world federation FIDE to step in and resolve ongoing AICF power struggle

Referring to the state-of-affairs in the All India Chess Federation (AICF), which has been riddled with infighting and legal battles, the forum president Varugeese Koshy wrote to the FIDE chief, requesting his intervention in solving the impasse.

Coronavirus pandemic: National championships postponed till 31 May, AICF asks state associations to avoid events till 15 April

AICF further said those who had planned FIDE rated events till 15 April were requested to reschedule their events, adding 'the risk becomes highest in FIDE rated opens due to huge participation.'