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28/05/2026

All chess players from Bhaktapur district are kindly requested to fill out the form by tomorrow and participate in the tournament. Entry fee is free for all participants.

28/05/2026

Press Release

Nepal Chess Federation Successfully Conducts Special AGM in Hetauda

The dispute within the Nepal Chess Federation has come to the surface. On Jestha 10, 2083 (May 24, 2026), two separate special general assemblies were held by opposing groups. The faction organizing the assembly in Hetauda held a press conference on Wednesday, claiming that their special general assembly was legitimate.

The old federation led by President Herakaji Maharjan remains intact for now. According to the group, the first meeting failed to meet the required 50% quorum, so a second meeting was called on Jestha 11. They claimed the second meeting became valid after achieving the required 33% quorum.

President Maharjan stated:

“Out of a total of 118 representatives, only 46 were present. According to Chapter 3, Article 10, Sub-section 5 (gha) of the statute approved by the National Sports Council, the required 51% quorum was not met, so a second meeting was called for the 12th,” he said. “In the second meeting, 47 representatives were present, which fulfilled the 33% quorum requirement specified in the statute, and the motion of no confidence was unanimously rejected by the quorum members present in the special general assembly.”

There had been disagreements regarding the holding of the general assembly after a no-confidence motion was registered against President Maharjan and General Secretary Dharam Bahadur Lama.

The no-confidence motion included allegations of financial irregularities, mistreatment of players, and an incident two years ago where unnecessary individuals were allegedly included in a travel delegation, which reportedly resulted in Nepali players not obtaining visas for the Chess Olympiad.

Meanwhile, Maharjan has requested that the official logo, letterhead, and seal of the Nepal Chess Federation not be used without authorization. He also warned that legal action would be taken against anyone found using the logo, letterhead, or seal illegally.

27/05/2026

Nepal’s finest are ready for the Asian stage! ♟️🇳🇵
National Champions FM Rupesh Jaiswal and Sindira Joshi have departed for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to represent Nepal at the 21st Asian Continental Chess Championships 2026, taking place from May 28 to June 7.
Wishing both champions a successful tournament, memorable experience, and proud performances for the nation. 🌏✨
Safe travels and best of luck! ❤️

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Ramila Pokharel and Sushil Chaudhary on receiving the FIDE Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 – Year of Social Chess Certificate of Honour. Your dedication and lasting contribution to social chess are truly inspiring. Wishing you both continued success in promoting and developing chess in the community.

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Ramila Pokharel and Sushil Chaudhary for receiving the FIDE Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 – Year of Social Chess Certificate of Honour. Your dedication and lasting contribution to social chess are truly inspiring. Wishing you both continued success in promoting and developing chess in the community.

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

Day 1 National B held at Kakkarvitta

24/05/2026

बुद्धिचाल महासंघको बिशेष साधारणसभा दोस्रो पटक आह्वान
१० जेष्ठ, हेटौंडा ।
नेपाल बुद्धिचाल महासंघ केन्द्रीय कार्यसमितिले आह्वान गरेको पहिलो पटकको विशेष साधारणसभा मकवानपुर स्थित क्लब हेटौंडाको सभाहलमा जारी रहेको छ।
महासंघका एक तिहाइ साधारणसभा सदस्यहरुले विधान अन्तर्गत रहेर विधिवत रुपमा कार्यसमिति समक्ष अध्यक्ष हेराकाजी महर्जन र महासचिव धरमबहादुर लामा विरुद्ध अविश्वासको प्रस्ताव दर्ता गरेका थिए।
केन्द्रीय कार्यसमितिले जेष्ठ १० गते आह्वान गरेको विशेष साधारणसभाको अध्यक्षता कार्यसमितिका निर्वाचित उपाध्यक्ष माधवप्रसाद प्रधानले गरेका छन्।
बिशेष साधारणसभामा विश्व बुद्धिचाल महासंघ (फिडे) तथा राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद परिषद(राखेप)लाई पर्यवेक्षकको रुपमा आमन्त्रण गरेको थियो।
उक्त बिशेष साधारणसभामा विश्व बुद्धिचाल महासंघ (फिडे) पर्यवेक्षकका रुपमा भारतका दिलजित खन्नाले उपस्थिति जनाएका छन्। उनले नेपाल चेसको पछिल्लो क्रियाशीलता प्रशंसनीय रहेको धारणा ब्यक्त गर्दै नेपाल चेस र नेपाली खेलाडीको खेल बिकासमा सहयोग रहने जानकारी गराए ।
विशेष सभाको प्रमुख अतिथि बागमती प्रदेश सभाका पूर्व मन्त्री, सभाषद् एवं बुद्धिचाल महासंघका पूर्व अध्यक्ष एकालाल श्रेष्ठले नेपाल बुद्धिचाल महासंघको गतिविधिलाई मध्य नजर गर्दै प्रदेश सरकारको तर्फबाट नियमित रुपमा बजेटको व्यवस्था गरिरहेको जानकारी गराएका छन्।
उनले नेपालको समग्र खेलकुदलाई विवाद रहित बनाउन जरुरी रहेको धारणा राख्दै बुद्धिचाल खेलकर्मीहरु निकै सानो परिधि भित्र भएका कारण असमझदारी बिच नियम संगत ढंगबाट समाधान खोज्न सकिने बताए।
अध्यक्ष र महासचिव विरुद्ध दर्ता भएको अविश्वासको प्रस्ताव उपर छलफलका लागि विधान अनुसार आवश्यक ५१ प्रतिशत साधारणसभा सदस्यको उपस्थिति रहन सकेन।
राखेपद्वारा स्वीकृत विधानको परिच्छेद ३ दफा १०, उपदफा ५ को (घ) मा व्यवस्था भए बमोजिम एकदिनको फरकमा दोस्रो पटक कूल प्रतिनिधिको ३३ प्रतिशत उपस्थितिलाई गणपूरक संख्या मानिने प्रावधान अनुरुप ११ गते सोमबार विहान ९:०० बजेका लागि पुन: विशेष साधारणसभाको आह्वान गरिएको छ।
नेपाल सरकार खेलकुद बिकास ऐन २०७७ बमोजिम गठित नेपाल बुद्धिचाल महासंघको विधान २०४८, राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद परिषदवाट मिति २०८१/०५/११ मा स्वीकृत आठौं संशोधन २०८० अनुसार सोमबार प्रस्तावको पक्षको कथन, विपक्षको प्रतिवाद कथन सुनेर आवश्यक निर्णय लिइनेछ।

Second Special General Assembly of Nepal Chess Federation Re-convened

Hetauda, Jestha 10

The Special General Assembly called by the Central Executive Committee of the Nepal Chess Federation is currently underway at the Club Hetauda hall in Makwanpur.

A one-third group of General Assembly members had formally submitted a no-confidence motion against President Hera Kaji Maharjan and General Secretary Dharma Bahadur Lama, following the federation’s statute.

The Special General Assembly scheduled for Jestha 10 was chaired by elected Vice-President Madhav Prasad Pradhan of the Executive Committee.

The assembly had invited observers from the FIDE and the National Sports Council. FIDE observer Diljit Khanna from India attended the meeting and appreciated the recent activities of Nepal chess, stating that he would support the development of chess and Nepali players.

The chief guest of the assembly, former Minister of Bagmati Province, former Constituent Assembly member, and former president of the federation, Ekalal Shrestha, stated that the provincial government has been regularly allocating budget for chess development. He also emphasized the need to keep sports free from disputes and said that, since the chess community is relatively small, misunderstandings should be resolved in a rule-based manner.

However, the assembly could not proceed with discussion on the no-confidence motion as it failed to achieve the required 51% quorum of General Assembly members as per the statute.

According to Chapter 3, Article 10, Sub-article 5 (d) of the NSC-approved statute, if quorum is not met, a second assembly can be held the next day with a reduced requirement of 33% attendance.

Following this provision, a second Special General Assembly has been scheduled for Monday at 9:00 AM.

Under the Sports Development Act 2077 and the Nepal Chess Federation statute (2048) as amended and approved by the National Sports Council on 2081/05/11 (8th amendment 2080), the Monday session will hear arguments from both the proponents and opponents of the motion before making a final decision.

24/05/2026

♟️ Friendship Chess Club proudly presents the
Shahid Ratan Kumar Banlawa Memorial Nationwide FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament – 2083 🇳🇵

🏆 Total Cash Prize: Rs. 2,46,000/-
📍 Venue: Sheen Village Party Palace, Morang
📅 Jestha 17–18, 2083
⏰ Time Control: 15+10 Rapid
🔥 9 Rounds | FIDE Rated

💥 Exciting prizes for Open, Female, Junior, Veteran, Local & Unrated categories!

📌 Entry deadline: Jestha 16, 2083 – 6:00 PM
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