FIDE Trainer’s Seminar, Chennai
The FIDE Trainer’s Seminar, held from 1st to 3rd Feb 2019, was organized by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association under the aegis of All...
Divya Deshmukh emerges Champion
13-year-old Woman International Master Divya Deshmukh with 8.0 points emerged the Champion after the final round of the Velammal – AICF Women International Grandmaster...
Divya secures maiden IM norm
Photo: ChessBase India India’s Divya Deshmukh posted two wins on Saturday to top the standings with seven points after the ninth round in the...
Karthikeyan Murali takes second place in Gibralter Masters
The 19-year-old grandmaster entered the tenth and final round of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival yesterday with 7 points from a possible nine. He...
Government of India sponsors exposure trip for Indian Players
The All India Chess Federation is pleased to inform that the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has approved to sponsor...
Divya Deshmukh in sole lead
Woman International Master Divya Deshmukh snatched the sole lead with 4.5 points after the sixth round of the Velammal-AICF Woman Grandmaster round robin chess...
National Team 2019 – List of Entries
S.No. FIDE Id Player Name Team Name Date of Birth Gender Affiliate / State Units Payable Amount Entries State Association Recommendation 1 25016555 Barath...
Babiy Olga Emerges Sole Leader
Woman Grandmaser Babiy Olga (Ukraine) snatched the sole lead with 3.0 points after the third round of the Velammal AICF Woman Grandmaster Round Robin...
January 2019 
Vladimir Kramnik Retires from Professional Chess
Photo: Tata Steel Chess Fourteenth World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) announced his retirement today at the conclusion of 2019 Tata Steel Masters. Kramnik...