All India Chess Federation

All India Chess Federation AICF is central administrative body for the game of chess in India. Founded in 1951, the federation
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With 33 affiliated units and thousands of subsidiary units functioning under these entities spread all over the country to assist the Federation, the All India Chess Federation is very active in furthering its cause of promoting the game of chess. The vision of AICF is to make India the strongest chess playing country in the world both in terms of quality and number.

Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster D. Gukesh has achieved a monumental milestone by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren...
12/12/2024

Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster D. Gukesh has achieved a monumental milestone by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the 14th and decisive game of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. This triumph, held in Singapore, signifies a transformative moment in chess history. At 18, Gukesh not only becomes the youngest World Chess Champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov's longstanding record but also emerges as India’s second-ever World Champion after the legendary Viswanathan Anand. His journey epitomizes resilience and brilliance, bridging generational excellence with a fresh vision for chess.

Today, we mourn the loss of a true titan in the world of chess, IM Varugeese Koshy. His passion for the game, his strate...
08/05/2024

Today, we mourn the loss of a true titan in the world of chess, IM Varugeese Koshy. His passion for the game, his strategic brilliance, and his dedication to advancing the sport inspired countless players around the globe.

Varugeese Koshy’s legacy will forever be etched in the annals of chess history. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and the entire chess community. May his memory be a guiding light for all who continue to pursue their love for the game he cherished so dearly.

Rest in peace, Varugeese Koshy.

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Grandmaster R Praggnandhaa registered a resounding win against the reigning World Campion Ding Liren of China in the fou...
17/01/2024

Grandmaster R Praggnandhaa registered a resounding win against the reigning World Campion Ding Liren of China in the fourth round of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024. With this memorable win, he moved to the India No.1 in live ratings and also becomes the second Indian to beat a reigning world champion in a classical rated game after Viswanathan Anand.

Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

Congratulations GM Abhimanyu Puranik for becoming champion in Chessable Sunway Sitges Group A event with 8.5/11!  Photo:...
22/12/2023

Congratulations GM Abhimanyu Puranik for becoming champion in Chessable Sunway Sitges Group A event with 8.5/11!

Photo: David Llada / Sunway Sitges

GM D Gukesh  drew his final encounter with compatriot Pentala Harikrishna to clinch the title on tiebreak from GM Arjun ...
21/12/2023

GM D Gukesh drew his final encounter with compatriot Pentala Harikrishna to clinch the title on tiebreak from GM Arjun Erigaisi after the seventh and final round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2023. Arjun defeated GM Sanan Sjugirov to tie for the pole position while Harikrishna completed the all Indian podium finish with third spot finish.

Congratulations to IM R Vaishali for prestigious Arjuna Award!!
21/12/2023

Congratulations to IM R Vaishali for prestigious Arjuna Award!!

Congratulations GM RB Ramesh for Dronacharya Award!!
21/12/2023

Congratulations GM RB Ramesh for Dronacharya Award!!

14/12/2023
All India Chess Federation wishes a very happy birthday to the legend of Indian Chess!!
11/12/2023

All India Chess Federation wishes a very happy birthday to the legend of Indian Chess!!

South Eastern Railway Recruitment of Sportspersons against Talent Scouting Sports Quota 2023-24
04/12/2023

South Eastern Railway Recruitment of Sportspersons against Talent Scouting Sports Quota 2023-24

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