AICF initiates roadmap to end conflicts in states, bring international events home - Chess News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

AICF initiates roadmap to end conflicts in states, bring international events home - Chess News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

After a year and a half that saw unprecedented infighting leading to an acrimonious election process, the All India Chess Federation is showing signs of putting the game back on track. In its Annual General body meeting here on Sunday, it was decided to return to over-the-board competitions in a phased manner, reduce the financial burden on the registered players, hold at least one elite tournament annually, bid for the Chess Olympiad, among others. 125 will go to the affiliates, who will give a share to the districts.” Explaining the move, AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan said, “Though this brings down AICF’s revenue through registration fees, the onus will be on the district and states to attract more chess players. RELATED| Kapoor also announced AICF's decision to bid for the 2026 Chess Olympiad, 2022 women’s Grand Prix and plans to hold the Chess League by the year-end. There is a lot to be done and non-profit bodies like chess cannot be spending players’ money to fight legal battles,” said Kapoor, a first-time AICF office bearer who also is the Chairman of the Kanpur Cricket Association.

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AICF to organise tourneys to popularise chess in run up to 44th Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

AICF to organise tourneys to popularise chess in run up to 44th Olympiad

Firstpost  

The initiative, a part of the Chess in Schools Project by AICF, will be conducted through the state associations and with the support of the government of Tamil Nadu Chennai: The All India Chess Federation will be organising tournaments for school children across the country with an aim to promote the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad and also to popularise the …

AICF to Organise Tournaments to Popularise Chess in Run up to 44th Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

AICF to Organise Tournaments to Popularise Chess in Run up to 44th Olympiad

News 18  

The All India Chess Federation will be organising tournaments for school children across the country with an aim to promote the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad and also to popularise the sport. The AICF will be organising state-level tournaments for school children across India in the next couple of months to select 268 children who will get an opportunity to interact …

AICF announces Indian Chess League in June next year
3 years, 1 month ago

AICF announces Indian Chess League in June next year

Hindustan Times  

Taking a leaf out of sports like cricket and badminton, the All India Chess Federation on Tuesday announced that the sport will have its very own franchise-based league to be held next year in June. AICF announces Indian Chess League in June next year The Indian Chess League will be a six-team event and will feature two Super GMs, two …

All India Chess Federation and Chess Association of India Merge to End Bitter Infighting
3 years, 4 months ago

All India Chess Federation and Chess Association of India Merge to End Bitter Infighting

News 18  

After years of internal fighting, the All-India Chess Federation and the breakaway Chess Association of India have merged into one single entity to administer the sport as a unified force in the country. “I have personally had several rounds of talks with all the stakeholders and have brought everybody on the same platform for the development of chess and all …

All-India Chess Federation and Chess Association of India merge to end infighting
3 years, 4 months ago

All-India Chess Federation and Chess Association of India merge to end infighting

The Hindu  

The All-India Chess Federation and the breakaway Chess Association of India have merged into one entity to run the sport. READ : Vidit Gujrathi returns to Champions Chess Tour "Like other federations, we too are struggling to organise our annual events and championships due to the Covid pandemic and could not afford to let our internal differences derail the sport …

AICF will be player friendly - Bharat Singh Chauhan - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

AICF will be player friendly - Bharat Singh Chauhan - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Since assuming charge as the new secretary of All India Chess Federation, Bharat Singh Chauhan has pressed all the right buttons of diplomacy. While AICF announced its plans of starting a Chess League and hosting an Olympiad among others, Bharat said AICF is looking at Kerala, Goa and Delhi as possible destinations for the biennial event. On the details of …

All India Chess Federation bids to host next Olympiad, announces upcoming Indian Chess League
3 years, 11 months ago

All India Chess Federation bids to host next Olympiad, announces upcoming Indian Chess League

Firstpost  

The newly elected AICF president Sanjay Kapoor unveiled a blueprint to turn the country into a chess superpower at a press conference after the federation conducted its Annual General Meeting. The All India Chess Federation on Sunday decided to bid for the next available edition of the Olympiad while also announcing starting of a high-profile Indian Chess League this year. …

AICF plans cash-rich league, mega global events annually - Sportstar
4 years ago

AICF plans cash-rich league, mega global events annually - Sportstar

The Hindu  

With the 11-month impasse in the governance of Indian chess ending following the election of office-bearers of All India Chess Federation, a change for the better is expected. The new AICF president Sanjay Kapoor and a third-time secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan are staring at the mess in chess administration and other logistical challenges. Set to initiate the process of activating …

Will the troubles at India’s top chess body be finally over?
4 years, 2 months ago

Will the troubles at India’s top chess body be finally over?

Live Mint  

Since March, the All India Chess Federation, the Indian chess administrator, has been split into two factions. On Monday, the Madras High Court appointed J Kannan, a retired judge from Punjab & Haryana High Court, as returning officer to conduct elections at the All India Chess Federation. Varugeese Koshy, founder of Chess Players Forum, a body representing chess professionals in …

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain

Live Mint  

Vidit Gujrathi, captain of the Indian team at the ongoing FIDE Online Olympiad 2020, has said the Indian government has been of little help in preparing for the world tournament. The 10-member Indian team features several heavyweights, including former world champion Vishwanathan Anand, women’s chess world number two Koneru Humpy, grandmasters P Harikrishna and D Harika, and two junior world …

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain

Live Mint  

Vidit Gujrathi, captain of the Indian team at the ongoing FIDE Online Olympiad 2020, has said the Indian government has been of little help in preparing for the world tournament. The 10-member Indian team features several heavyweights, including former world champion Vishwanathan Anand, women’s chess world number two Koneru Humpy, grandmasters P Harikrishna and D Harika, and two junior world …

Viswanathan Anand yet to confirm online Olympiad gig
4 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand yet to confirm online Olympiad gig

The Hindu  

With the two warring factions of the All India Chess Federation proposing separate Indian teams for the upcoming FIDE online Olympiad, the players have started feeling the heat. Chauhan said, “In my explanation to the Sports Ministry, I’ve mentioned the team members were chosen as per the AICF approved norms and I’ve already received confirmation from two selectors. Earlier, in …

AICF seeks sports ministry intervention in conducting elections
4 years, 8 months ago

AICF seeks sports ministry intervention in conducting elections

The Hindu  

The All India Chess Federation on Wednesday decided to approach the union sports ministry seeking its intervention in conducting the election of the body already marred by factional fights. He had also appointed Vijay Deshpande of All Marathi Chess Association as the AICF Secretary without any election being held which Chauhan objected to. It was also decided that no person …

Madras High Court orders AICF elections on Feb 10 in Chennai
4 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court orders AICF elections on Feb 10 in Chennai

The Hindu  

In a setback to the Bharat Singh Chauhan faction, the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed that the All India Chess Federation elections be held in Chennai on February 10. Venketrama Raja, the court said that the AICF general body meeting will be held on February 10 for the purpose of electing new office-bearers. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy gave the order …

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting
5 years, 1 month ago

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting

The Hindu  

Ignoring the Sports Ministry’s suggestion that its urgent General Body Meeting be cancelled, the All India Chess Federation went ahead with the meeting here on Saturday. It was also decided not to discuss the charges of forgery and financial irregularities during the National sub-junior tournament against the Bengal Chess Association. This was done so that the issue could be taken …

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting
5 years, 1 month ago

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting

The Hindu  

Ignoring the Sports Ministry’s suggestion that its urgent General Body Meeting be cancelled, the All India Chess Federation went ahead with the GBM, here, on Saturday. It was also decided not to discuss the charges of financial irregularities during the National sub-junior tournament against the Bengal Chess Association. This was done so that the issue could be taken up in …

Government orders cancellation of AICF GBM
5 years, 1 month ago

Government orders cancellation of AICF GBM

The Hindu  

In a dramatic development, the Sports Ministry suggested cancellation of All India Chess Federation’s Urgent Meeting of the General Body scheduled in Chennai on Saturday. It also asserted that non-compliance of the directive would invite “suspension/der-recognition of the federation.” The meeting was called by AICF president P. R. Venketrama Raja through a letter dated December 7. READ| AICF president and …

All India Chess Federation crisis shows no sign of abating
5 years, 1 month ago

All India Chess Federation crisis shows no sign of abating

The Hindu  

The crisis in the All India Chess Federation is showing no sign of abating. Within a few hours of receiving the letter cancelling the Central Council Meeting and the show-cause notice from the president, Chauhan sent out a notice for a Special Meeting of the General Body in Gurugram on December 22. The agenda for this meeting includes the recent …

AICF plans Indian Chess League as part of Vision 2020
5 years, 6 months ago

AICF plans Indian Chess League as part of Vision 2020

The Hindu  

Promoting an Indian Chess League, holding a round—robin event with top Grandmasters funded by sponsors, creating a separate division for promoting chess in schools, two women round—robin events for securing international title norms and engaging foreign coaches for 15 top junior players are some of the Vision 2020 plans of All India Chess Federation, said a senior official. He also …

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