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Inclusion through chess

Every Move Counts.
Every Player Matters.

Trusted & Affiliated AICF — All India Chess Federation PCI — Paralympic Committee of India FIDE IPCA

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 Jaywant Gundu Hamanawar

Chief Advisor

PCI General Secretary

Shri Baskaran M

Acting President · VP

CFPD India

Shri Anandh Babu VL

Secretary

Councillor FIDE & IPCA

Shri Suresh Agarwal

Treasurer

CFPD India

Shri C V Rajagopal

Advisor

CFPD India

Shri Srivatsan R

Senior Chief Advisor

International Arbiter

Shri Jagadish Rao B S

Vice President

CFPD India

Shri Yesu Babu K

Vice President

CFPD India

Shri Shaik Nazeer

Joint Secretary

CFPD India

Shri Sathya Moorthy

Joint Secretary

CFPD India

Shri Dhenagaran B

Official Delegate

International Arbiter

Shri Tamizharasan M

Official Delegate

FIDE Arbiter

Dr. Ganesh Babu M

Chief Medical Officer

CFPD India

Ms. Janani J

Indian Team Coach

CFPD India

Shri Devarajan V S

Business Development

NIC · Insurance Supporter

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Tournaments

The arena where champions rise.

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JAN 2027

Upcoming

Testing 3

Cuddalore

1 player registered

Prize Pool

50000

JAN 2027

Upcoming

Online testing tmt

Cuddalore

0 players registered

Prize Pool

50000

JUN 2026

Upcoming

Testing - CFPD Chess Tournament 2026

Neyveli

0 players registered

Prize Pool

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Players Database

Meet our champions.

Every registered player gets a unique CFPD ID — a passport into national and international para-chess.

DCP001

Player 1

Tamilnadu

DCP002

Testing Player 1

cuddalore, Tamilnadu

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News & Updates

Stories from the federation.

Featured May 8, 2026

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May 6, 2026

Hello CFPD Champions!!!

May 9, 2026

CFPD India crowns the latest national champions

May 6, 2026

Group ceremony: every player a champion

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