AICF confirms new dates for chess nationals after GM Abhijeet flags 2026 snub
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August 5, 2026
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The All India Chess Federation has rescheduled the senior National Chess Championship to November 29-December 9, 2026, in Varanasi, after GM Abhijeet Gupta objected to its proposed March 2027 dates. AICF held discussions with stakeholders to come up with a solution while retaining the venue. Gupta had cited school board exams and the risk of effectively losing the 2026 edition.
Source: Times of India | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeedstopstories.cms - Read Original
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