AICF Election Update: Returning Officer Justice Kalifulla announces Validly Nominated Candidates
The Returning Officer appointed by Madras High Court Justice F.M. Ibrahim Kalifulla has overseen the preparation of Form-4 for the AICF elections, detailing the list of Validly Nominated Candidates.
For the post of President:
For the post of Vice President:
For the post of Hon. Secretary:
For the post of Joint Secretary:
For the post of Treasurer:
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz (Open & Girls Under 20)Chess Championships – 2026 in Al Ain, U.A.E. from 1st to 7th November, 2026 
Western Asian Junior/ Girls Chess Championship – 2026 from 22nd to 31st October 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 
Western Asian Youth Chess Championships – 2026 in Ahmedabad ,Gujarat from 22-31 October 2026 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
FIDE World Championships U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 & U17 – 2026 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain from 13th to 21st October 2026 
Asian Amateur Chess Championships – 2026 (Men & Women U2300 – U2000 – U1700) in Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 30th November, 2026.