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Cuddalore OPEN Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026
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Cuddalore OPEN Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026

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Pudukkottai FIDE Rating Chess Tournament Below (1700)- 2026 -CFPD 5th Edition

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About the Federation

A national federation built on resilience.

Registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Rules, 1978 (TN Act 27 of 1975), CFPD India is dedicated to empowering physically disabled players through chess — turning challenge into opportunity at national and international levels.

  • National & regional tournaments
  • Elite coaching camps
  • International team support
  • Funding & sponsorship bridges

Affiliated

All India Chess Federation

Recognised by

Paralympic Committee of India

Goal · By 2030

Contribute 50% of India's para chess players to FIDE.

Direction · Purpose

The North Star of CFPD.

Vision

To make chess accessible to every para chess player across India and build an inclusive platform where talent rises beyond limitations — recognised globally.

Mission

  • Develop & support para chess players nationwide.
  • Run national, regional & online events.
  • Bridge players to international competition.
Office Bearers

Leadership council.

A united team of arbiters, administrators, doctors and coaches building a strong, inclusive ecosystem.

Shri Srivatsan R

Shri Srivatsan R

Working President and Senior Chief Advisor

International Arbiter

Shri Anandh Babu VL

Shri Anandh Babu VL

General Secretary

FIDE IPCA Councillor

Shri Baskaran M

Shri Baskaran M

Vice President

CFPD India

Shri Suresh Agarwal

Shri Suresh Agarwal

Treasurer

CFPD India

Dr. Sunil Somani (Professor)

Dr. Sunil Somani (Professor)

Vice President

Ex. Vice Chancellor

Shri Jagadish Rao B S

Shri Jagadish Rao B S

Vice President

CFPD India

Shri Yesu Babu K

Shri Yesu Babu K

Vice President

CFPD India

Shri Shaik Nazeer

Shri Shaik Nazeer

Joint Secretary

CFPD India

Shri Sathya Moorthy

Shri Sathya Moorthy

Joint Secretary

CFPD India

Shri C V Rajagopal

Shri C V Rajagopal

Advisor

CFPD India

Shri Dhenagaran B

Shri Dhenagaran B

Official Delegate

International Arbiter/ Indian Team Coach

Shri Tamizharasan M

Shri Tamizharasan M

Official Delegate

FIDE Arbiter

Dr. Ganesh Babu M

Dr. Ganesh Babu M

Chief Medical Officer

CFPD India

Ms. Janani J

Ms. Janani J

Indian Team Coach

CFPD India

Shri Devarajan V S

Shri Devarajan V S

Business Development

NIC · Insurance Supporter

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Every contribution funds
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Your donation directly funds tournaments, coaching camps, accessibility equipment and travel grants for India's physically disabled chess players.

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Contact

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For player registration, tournaments, partnerships or sponsorships — reach out and we respond within 24 hours.

Email indianchesspd@gmail.com Phone +919933396464
Address No.4 1st Floor, KMS Annachi Building , opposite to Mosque, Neyveli-607308