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: SNA Seminar & Exam held in Jammu on 17 & 18 July 2026 
Asian Amateur Chess Championships – 2026 (Men & Women U2300 – U2000 – U1700) in Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 30th November, 2026. 
Final report :Asian Junior Open & Girls Chess Championships 2026 in Mumbai from 16-26 August 2026 
FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships – 2026 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia from 04-13 November 2026. 
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