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Praggnanandhaa takes a giant leap, achieves career-high 2727.2 rating to become India No. 3, World No. 20

NAGPUR: Youngest World Cup chess finalist R Praggnanandhaa has reached a new high in his budding career. The 18-year-old has jumped nine places to achieve a career-high 20th rank in the world and has become India's new No. 3 behind his Chennai mates D Gukesh and mentor Viswanathan Anand.

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We can organise even ten Olympiads now, says Bharat Singh Chauhan

The felicitation was for the medal-winners as well, but no one except B. Adhiban attended the event

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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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Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

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Citing Kashmir, Pakistan pulls out on Chess Olympiad eve

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: Pakistan raised the Kashmir spectre to pull out of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on the eve of the event, citing India's torch relay passing through Kashmir on June 21.

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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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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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'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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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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Olympic-style torch to mark beginning of 44th Chess Olympiad

The torch relay will always begin from India and will travel across all continents before reaching the host city, announced FIDE

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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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TN, AICF sign MoU on Chess Olympiad

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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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