The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is working to hold the senior National Chess Championship in November-December 2026 after it was initially scheduled for March 2027. Following concerns raised by Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, the federation is in talks with stakeholders to finalise dates. AICF said a packed domestic and international calendar had forced the initial postponement.
India has launched CHESS+, a nationwide initiative to introduce structured chess education in schools. The pilot programme will begin in 30 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, offering expert coaching, competitions and mentorship. The initiative aims to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills before expanding to more Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country.
