8^th AICFB National Junior Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged 2026

The 8^th AICFB National Junior Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged 2026 will be held from 4^th to 6^th December 2026 at the Padukone–Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The championship will be jointly organized by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) and the Karnataka State Chess Association for the Visually Challenged (KSCAVC), and hosted by Aryan Care Foundation.

The championship will provide young visually challenged chess players with an opportunity to showcase their talent and compete at the national level.

Championship Details

• Dates: 4^th to 6^th December 2026
• Venue: Padukone–Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Organizers: All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) and Karnataka State Chess Association for the Visually Challenged (KSCAVC)
• Host: Aryan Care Foundation