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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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Chhattisgarh's Kiran Agrawal appointed Indian chess team coach for Commonwealth Championship in Sri Lanka

RAIPUR: Adding yet another glorious chapter to the chess history of Chhattisgarh, eminent international chess player Kiran Agrawal of steel city Bhilai has been appointed as the only female coach of Indian chess team for the second time, according to All India Chess Federation. She will be touring to Sri…

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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.

The Times of India

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Lot to learn from India how chess Olympiad is being organised: Hungary federation official

India's ability to put together an event of the magnitude of the Chess Olympiad in as little as four months has left a top official of the Hungary Chess Federation in awe.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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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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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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reviews preparation for Chess Olympiad 2022

NEW DELHI: All India Chess Federation (AICF), the Indian Government and Tamil Nadu Government are ensuring that the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, would be memorable for the country, the participants as well as the spectators.

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44th Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai from July 28 to Aug 10

CHENNAI: The 44th Chess Olympiad will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, the game's world governing body FIDE said.

The Times of India

India bidding to host Chess Olympiad 2022

CHENNAI: The Indian chess federation is bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad that has been moved out of Russia, said a senior official of All India Chess Federation (AICF).

The Times of India

AICF expects strong finish for India at Asian Games

CHENNAI: As chess makes a return to the Asian Games for the first time since the 2010 Guangzhou edition in China, India will be hoping for a medal rush. The AICF (All India Chess Federation), on Saturday, named five-time former World champion Viswanathan Anand as the team mentor. The AICF…

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Sports: Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess team for 2022 Asian Games

With eight months left for the Asian Games 2022 to start at Hangzhou, China on September 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is hopeful of a rich medal haul from their men's and women's team when the chess discipline returns to the Asian Games fold after 12 years.

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