AICF unanimously supports Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE Deputy President: Interim Secretary

Jun 06, 2022

Recently appointed AICF Interim Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj clarifies All India Chess Federation's stand on Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE Deputy President.

AICF unanimously endorses Viswanathan Anand's candidature for Deputy President of FIDE

Jun 12, 2022

The house congratulated and applauded the swift action taken by the Secretary of All India Chess Federation Bharat Singh Chauhan for successfully bringing the...

Anand-mentored teen sensations Nihal, Praggnanandhaa get FIDE President's wildcard for Chess WC

Jun 19, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 19 : Mentored by chess wizard Viswanathan Anand, teen sensations Nihal Sarin and Praggnanandhaa have received FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich's...

FIDE World Cup 2025: India's Narayanan, Diptayan, Aronyak advance to second round

Nov 03, 2025

The FIDE World Cup 2025 is a single-elimination knockout tournament featuring 206 players from 82 countries competing for the coveted Viswanathan Anand Cup, named...

TN CM hands cash reward to chess players for winning medals, Viswanathan Anand terms it 'proud moment'

Oct 07, 2021

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 7 : After receiving cash incentive for winning medals at the FIDE World Chess Online Olympiad, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand...

Chennaiyin FC hosts chess players, officials for friendly football matches

Aug 05, 2022

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand along with officials of the All India Chess Federation and teams from FIDE, Africa, America, Europe and Asia took part...