Five-time world chess champion and flag bearer of Indian chess for more than three decades Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand’s father, K Viswanathan, took his last breath at Chennai today following brief illness at the age of 92.
All India Chess Federation express our sincerest condolences at these most difficult times and pray for peace and comfort for Mr. Anand and other bereaved family members.
Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar & Exam on November 28 & 29, 2026 at Delhi Public School ,Sector – A, Shrinath Puram, Kota, Rajasthan 324005. 
Grand Opening of the Western Asia Youth and Junior Chess Championships 2026 in Ahmedabad 
Live games link for Western Asian Youth & Junior (all categories) Chess Championship 2026 
FINAL Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar, Mohali on 03 & 04 October 2026 
Final Report:Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination in Guwahati – 02 & 03 September 2026 
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz (Open & Girls Under 20)Chess Championships – 2026 in Al Ain, U.A.E. from 1st to 7th November, 2026