AICFB SOUTH ZONE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED, 2025

Dear Chess Players,

We are pleased to inform you that the AICFB South Zone Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged 2025 will be held from 19th September to 21st September, 2025 at Nethrodaya, Mogappair West, Chennai – 37. This Championship is being jointly organized by All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) and Nethrodaya.

Please note: Only selected players are allowed to participate in this championship.

Venue: Nethrodaya, Mogappair West, Chennai – 37.

Important Points to Note:

Annual subscriptions of ₹150 to AICFB are mandatory.

Accommodation will be provided from the evening of 18th September to the afternoon of 21st September 2025. Participants arriving earlier must make their own arrangements.

No escorts will be allowed without prior approval.

As this is a South Zone selection event, no direct entries will be accepted.

All South zone state secretaries and coordinators must ensure player registrations are completed on the AICFB ChessMitra Portal (https://chessmitra.aicfb.in) and submit their state entries to AICFB via email on or before  05th September, 2025.

AICFB and Nethrodaya strives to provide decent accommodation and meals to all players and approved escorts on a best-effort basis, depending on sponsorship availability. No fees are charged for accommodation, meals, or participation in the tournament. We aim to reduce the challenges faced by players. However, any player or escort requiring additional comfort may arrange their own stay as per their preferences.

Note: Escorts accompanying players without prior approval will not be provided accommodation and must make their own arrangements.

The Closing Ceremony will be held on 21st September at 4:30 PM. Attendance of all participants is mandatory.

Thanks & Regards,
Manish Thool
General Secretary
All India Chess Federation for the Blind