Chess Coach and FIDE Arbiter Shri Umesh Panbude took his last breath today at Nagpur after losing his battle against covid. He officiated in several reputed events including World Youth Chess Championship 2019.
At this difficult hour we stand by his family and pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Certificate :National Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025-26 in Jharkhand from 11-13 March 2026 
FIDE World Cadets Cup – 2026 in Batumi, Georgia from 15th to 28th June, 2026 
Live games link for 35th National Under – 17 Open & Girls Chess Championship – 2026 
Final Report – Senior National Arbiters’ Seminar and Examination, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 14 & 15 March 2026. 
Final Report :SNA Seminar and Exam held in Ranchi on 21 & 22 Feb 2026