Chess GM Abhijeet Gupta seeks sports ministry help over unpaid prize money from Odisha Open organisers

Renowned Indian grandmaster and Arjuna award winner Abhijeet Gupta has called out the Odisha Open organisers over unpaid prize money after winning the tournament earlier this year. Abhijeet asked the sports ministry for assistance after he claimed that the organisers failed to deliver on their promise after repeated assurances. Despite writing several letters to the […]

All India Chess Federation launches player stipend scheme

A file image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) announced the launch of the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS), a financial support initiative to help in talent development. The project, championed by AICF President Nitin Narang, will seek to […]