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
Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar & Exam on October 24 & 25, 2026, at the Rotary Club, The Mall, Shimla. 
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 
Certificate of National Under 11 Chess Championship 2026 in Mangaluru from 02-08 August 2026 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Amity University, Near Chandigarh Airport, Airport Road, Mohali, Punjab on 03 & 04 October 2026.