The President of All India Chess Federation Dr Sanjay Kapoor inaugurated the National Under-16 Open & Girls Online Chess Championship on Saturday in presence of Secretary of AICF Shri Bharat Singh Chauhan.
More than 600 players are participating in the event and serves as selection event for the Indian team to participate in the FIDE Youth & Cadet Online World Cup 2021 scheduled in the month of August 2021.
First day of the event had technical meeting and practice matches and the real action kick start Sunday on Tornelo online chess platform. Meanwhile, the Under-18 category is currently in progress and heading for existing finish today.
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.