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India to host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025; Arjuna Awardee 'surprised' at the move

NEW DELHI: India is set to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by a senior official of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) in a conversation with TimesofIndia.com.

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AICF announces Rs 1 crore prize for world chess champion D Gukesh; Koneru Humpy awarded Rs 50 lakh

NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) hosted a grand felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Indian chess grandmasters in recent months.

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India to bid for hosting rights of Gukesh’s World Chess Championship clash: AICF secretary Dev Patel

AICF secretary Dev Patel aims to host World Chess Championship in India, focusing on popularizing the sport nationwide.

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Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023

Ask the importance of just one healthy eye to those who suffer from visual impairment. Similarly, ask the value of one Candidates spot to those Indian chess followers who waited for 32 years to see the second Indian to reach there. Viswanathan Anand was the first in 1991. And now,…

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With Indian chess at its acme, the stars are set to pose a strong challenge at the Candidates

India's chess followers set to witness historic Candidates tournament in Toronto. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R. Vaishali have already qualified, while D. Gukesh and Koneru Humpy are in contention. AICF has allocated ₹2 crore to aid in preparation, showing support for the players.

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Indian team withdraws from world cadet chess championship in Egypt

Indian team withdraws from World Cadet Chess Championship due to Gaza conflict. AICF took hard decision to prioritize safety of players. Requested FIDE to postpone tournament due to uncertainty over flight operations.

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Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh in Asian Games camp from August 30

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's chess team, which includes World Cup silver medalist GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and three other quarter-finalists, will have a four-day tactical camp beginning on August 30.

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AICF claims pests destroyed records in response to query under RTI Act

CHENNAI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has claimed that records pertaining to a Right to Information (RTI) Act query by a player were destroyed by pests at its headquarters, leading to a rebuke from the Central Information Commission.

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AICF issue: Dongre claims he is secretary, warns of contempt of court action

CHENNAI: The wrangling in the All India Chess Federation (AICF) refuses to die down as RN Dongre, who lost election last year, on Thursday claimed that he's the secretary of the body as per the National Sports Code.

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Chess | AICF appoints Vipnesh Bharadwaj as interim secretary following Delhi HC order

On June 2, the Delhi HC passed an order and unseated Chauhan. However, the Supreme Court on June 7 overruled the HC's decision and reinstated Chauhan in his post till August 15

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AICF appoints Vipnesh Bharadwaj as interim secretary following Delhi HC order

CHENNAI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Tuesday appointed Vipnesh Bharadwaj as its interim secretary after the Delhi High Court reiterated its order of removing former chief Bharat Singh Chauhan.

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India’s first Chess Olympiad is going to be very special, says Judit Polgar

NAGPUR: Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar is impressed with the craze and passion for chess in India and feels that the 44th Chess Olympiad will be one of the best editions of the prestigious event.

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Thambi is here to paint the State ‘black and white’

The mascot of the soon-to-be-held 44th Chess Olympiad is well on his way to becoming a household name even as preparations for the marquee event barrel on

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Chess Olympiad Stamp unveiled to celebrate 'World Chess Day'

NEW DELHI: 'World Chess Day' was celebrated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the official stamp of the 44th Chess Olympiad in the presence of a distinguished gathering at a city hotel in New Delhi.

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India to field third team in Open section at Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: India will field a third team in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28 to August 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) said on Sunday.

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'Khelo Chess' programme could revolutionise the game in India: AICF secretary

NEW DELHI: The Khelo Chess initiative on the lines of Khelo India programme could revolutionise the sport in the country, said All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan.

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PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19, flagging off the relay at 5 PM from Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

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Immensely proud that we now have Chess Olympiad Torch Relay: Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Legendary Viswanathan Anand is "immensely proud" of the fact that the 44th Chess Olympiad starting in Mahabalipuram from July 28, will have its own Torch Relay, which is in similar lines to the Olympics.

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Harika takes pregnancy in her stride as she prepares for chess Olympiad

Grandmaster Dronavalli Harika, one of the senior members of the Indian women’s team for the upcoming Olympiad, is ready to embrace a new chapter in her life. The 31-year-old is pregnant with her first child. However, the World No. 10 is making sure that she not only manages her health…

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PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for Chess Olympiad on June 19

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first-ever torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held near here in July-August, on June 19 in New Delhi.

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SC permits AICF secretary to continue at helm for Chess Olympiad in India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan, who was restrained from acting as the office bearer by the Delhi High Court, to continue at the helm till August 15 to ensure the smooth hosting of the Chess Olympiad, observing that…

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After email trail, AICF says it supports Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE deputy president

NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Monday said it supports the candidature of Viswanathan Anand for the post of FIDE deputy president, clarifying its stand after anonymous emails claimed that former AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan was the right candidate for the job.

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Vipnesh Bharadwaj appointed as All India Chess Federation’s interim secretary

The AICF will hold its GBM at Mahabalipuram, Chennai, on June 11 to decide on various issues, including the appointment of the secretary

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Magnus Carlsen set to be part of Chess Olympiad

Almost 9 years after winning his maiden World championship in Chennai back in 2013, Magnus Carlsen will be revisiting the city to be part of the 44th chess Olympiad scheduled to be held here from July 28 to August 10.

The Times of India

Indian players 'learn a lot' in camp under Viswanathan Anand, Boris Gelfand

‘Team bonding’ and ‘intensity’ were the buzz words for everyone as the Indian chess Olympiad teams’ first camp concluded in Chennai on Tuesday. The players couldn’t have asked for better mentors to train with than the five-time former World champion Viswanathan Anand and the legendary Boris Gelfand.

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