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.
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