Team India consists of GM Dronavalli Harika, IM Tania Sachdev, IM Bhakti Kulkarni, WGM R Vaishali, WGM Mary Ann Gomes and Coach GM Abhijit Kunte made history at Sitges, Spain by securing a historical first medals at the World Women’s Team Championship on Saturday. India secured silver after losing to Russia in the final.
All India Chess Federation congratulate Harika, Tania, Bhakti, Vaishali, Mary, Kunte and Shyam Sundar for the stupendous achievement.
PC : FIDE
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