Kind Attn: Players
Please note that due to dates of Asian Continental Chess Championship clashing with National Challengers, AICF has re-arranged the dates of the following National Championships.
| S.No | Name of the Championship | Dates | Venue |
| 1 | National Under –7 Chess Championship | Aug 17 – 25 Aug | Chennai |
| 2 | National Under –13 Chess Championship | Aug 30 – 07 Sep | Gurgaon |
| 3 | National Challengers Chess Championship | Aug 17 – 27 Aug | Nagpur |
All India Chess Federation
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz (Open & Girls Under 20)Chess Championships – 2026 in Al Ain, U.A.E. from 1st to 7th November, 2026 
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 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
FIDE World Championships U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 & U17 – 2026 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain from 13th to 21st October 2026 
Asian Amateur Chess Championships – 2026 (Men & Women U2300 – U2000 – U1700) in Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 30th November, 2026.