All India Chess Federation lost a great supporter and friend as Member of FIDE Ethics Commission, Former President of Nepal Chess Association and Former President of Asian Zone 3.2 Shri Rajesh Hari Joshi took his last breath today.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Shri Joshi and the chess fraternity of Nepal.
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 
First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in form Chennai from 02 February to 11 February 2026. 
Live games link for First Chola chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026