Five-time world chess champion and flag bearer of Indian chess for more than three decades Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand’s father, K Viswanathan, took his last breath at Chennai today following brief illness at the age of 92.
All India Chess Federation express our sincerest condolences at these most difficult times and pray for peace and comfort for Mr. Anand and other bereaved family members.
Commonwealth Chess Championship – 2026 – 27 in Kaluthara, Sri Lanka from 16th to 26th May, 2026. 
GM Suleymenov Alisher Clinches Title at the 1st Chola Chess International Grandmaster Round Robin Tournament 2026. 
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