Chess Players Association of India (CPAI) is an association of chess players in India affiliated to the

All India Chess Federation The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is 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 produce ...

. The objective of this association is to serve a common forum for players for Indian chess players and promote the game in particular.

History

The CPAI had formed to protest a 10% prize money cut imposed on the players by the All India Chess Federation in mid-2004.The Hindu report on how the CPAI formed
The association has stuck ever since catering to the needs of the players and forming a group to protect the rights of the Indian chess players

References

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External links

Official Website

News

Chess organizations