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.
20th Asian Schools Chess Championships – 2026 in Tula region ,Russia from 1st to 11th October 2026. 
SNA Seminar & Exam in Guwahati , Assam on 02 & 03 September 2026 
Chess Problem corner :29 July 2026 
SNA Seminar & Exam at The Heritage School, Tarapith, West Bengal on 02 & 03 October 2026 
Final report :SNA Seminar & Exam held in Jammu on 17 & 18 July 2026