All India Chess Federation

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is the central administrative body for the game of chess in India. Founded in 1951, the federation is affiliated to Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), the world body for chess. The AICF has produced Viswanathan Anand, Nihal Sarin, Pentala Harikrishna, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and many other grandmasters. The organisation is also in charge of managing women's chess in India. AICF's current headquarter is in New Delhi.

All India Chess Federation
SportChess
AbbreviationAICF
Founded1951 (1951)
AffiliationFIDE
Regional affiliationAsian Chess Federation
PresidentSanjay Kapoor
Official website
www.aicf.in
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