In a significant development for the game of chess in the state of Chhattisgarh, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel agreed for the implementation of AICF’s Chess in School project as well as development of Chess at tribal areas of the state after the Secretary of All India Chess Federation Shri Bharat Singh Chauhan met the Chief Minister along with Chhattisgarh Olympic Association Secretary Shri Gurucharan Hora, President Chhattisgarh State Chess Association Shri Raghavendra Singhaniya and Secretary Chhattisgarh State Chess Association Shri Vinod Rathi at CM’s residence today.
The CM also assured the conduct of Chief Minister’s Cup International Grandmasters Chess Tournament to bring back the International chess event at the state.

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