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.

15+Registered players 5+Tournaments 5+States reached 2030FIDE goal year

Our story

Building a stronger India,
one move at a time.

CFPD India began with a simple conviction — chess is a great equaliser. For physically disabled players, the 64 squares are a stage where the mind decides the contest, not the body. We bring together arbiters, administrators, doctors and coaches to build a stable national ecosystem that develops talent from district level all the way to FIDE-rated international competition.

We are affiliated to the All India Chess Federation, recognised by the Paralympic Committee of India, and work in close partnership with the International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) to give Indian para chess players a clear path to the world stage.

National & regional tournaments
Elite coaching camps
International team support
Funding & sponsorship bridges
UDID-verified player register
District- to FIDE-level pipeline

Affiliated

All India Chess Federation

Recognised by

Paralympic Committee of India

Goal · By 2030

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

Tax exemption

All donations to CFPD India are eligible for 80G tax exemption under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Direction · Purpose

The North Star of CFPD India.

Vision

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