Vision for Indian Chess.
As President of the All India Chess Federation, Nitin Narang leads the national governing body for the 2024–2027 term — building a chess ecosystem anchored in player welfare, an India-first rating system, and a hosting calendar that brings the world to India.
A four-pillar plan for Bharatiya chess.
Chess in Education
Embed chess in school curricula and after-school clubs nationwide, in partnership with state governments.
Grassroots Development
Strengthen the district-to-state-to-national pipeline so champions can emerge from any corner of India.
Youth Chess
Identify and support U-7 to U-19 talent with structured contracts, coaching access and competitive exposure.
State Association Support
Predictable grants, technical assistance and a transparent calendar for every state and district body.
What the AICF is building.
Programmes and platforms that translate the blueprint into measurable outcomes for players, parents and partners.
Ghar Ghar Chess – Har Ghar Chess
A national mass-participation programme bringing chess into every Indian home, school and community centre.
AICF Chess Development Fund
A consolidated funding mechanism for tournaments, coaching, equipment and travel — built around an INR 65 crore commitment.
AICF Pro · AICF Popular
Two-tier player ecosystem: an elite competitive pathway for rated players, and a mass-participation circuit for new entrants.
National Chess Arena
AICF's national online play and rating platform — designed for one million registered Indian players.
State & District Support
Structured grants and tournament calendars to strengthen state associations and the district chess pipeline.
Player Support & Coaching
Monthly contracts for top juniors (₹20,000–₹50,000) and annual retainers of ₹25 lakhs for top FIDE-rated Indians.
Every move, every mistake, every comeback — all of it becomes the epic story of how champions are built.