Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 17, received a hero’s welcome upon his return from the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto. all AICF/State officials present on the occasions. Hundreds awaited him at the airport, including students from Velammal Vidyalaya. Gukesh thanked his supporters, including his parents, coach, and school.
Commonwealth Chess Championship – 2026 – 27 in Kaluthara, Sri Lanka from 16th to 26th May, 2026. 
GM Suleymenov Alisher Clinches Title at the 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Round Robin Tournament 2026. 
TENTATIVE NATIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2026-27 
Round 3 : 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026, Chennai. 
Day 2:1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament, Chennai 
Fide Arbiter Seminar in Pune 28 Feb -02 March 2026 & Thoothukudi 07-09 March 2026