Banned Chopra hits back at AICF

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 14:37

Former chess player D K Chopra, who was banned for life by the All India Chess Federation (AICF), today hit back at the governing body, saying he was banned based on "cooked complaints" on the behest of the officials.

AICF bans DK Chopra for life

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 19:05

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has decided to ban Delhi chess player D K Chopra for life after he was found guilty of various misdeeds during the past four years.

Bharat Singh to head Indian chess federation

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 18:42

Former international V. Hariharan took over as secretary of the All-India Chess Federation while Bharat Singh was appointed Chief Executive Officer at the AGM held here.

Jayalalitha grants Rs 29 for World Championships

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 21:44

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha on Friday granted Rs 29 lakh for conducting the World Championship after an MOU was signed between All India Chess Federation and FIDE.

Anand bats for official status for blind chess

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 22:30

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand today appealed to the All India Chess Federation to extend the official status for `Blind Chess` at district, state and national levels.

Post Anand`s triumph, benefits for Indian chess players

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 15:50

In the wake of Viswanathan Anand`s fifth world title, the All India Chess Federation has decided to promote the game by increasing the prize money of many tournaments besides introducing new events.

AICF recommends Viswanathan Anand for Bharat Ratna

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 21:24

All India Chess Federation on Tuesday decided to recommend Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for the coveted `Bharat Ratna` award.

Probe All India Chess Federation: Delhi HC tells CCI

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 13:58

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been asked by the Delhi High Court to probe whether the All India Chess Federation is abusing its dominant position by banning players associating themselves with other chess federations.

FIDE rated players asked not to compete in unauthorised events

Last Updated: Friday, June 25, 2010, 20:25

The All India Chess Federation on Friday decided to ban FIDE rated Indian chess players from competing in "unauthorised" events in the country and outside.