Tamil Nadu Chess Tournament

Introduction :

The Tamil Nadu Chess Association (TNCA) is the official state chess organization for the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation (AICF) which is the national governing body for chess in India.

TNCA was established in the year 1957 and has been actively promoting and developing chess in Tamil Nadu ever since. It has been organizing various chess tournaments and events at the district, state, and national level, and has produced many talented chess players over the years.

Objectives :

TNCA also hosts international chess events, including the Grandmaster Open Chess tournament which attracts players from all over the world.
The association has also been actively promoting chess in schools and colleges by organizing inter-school and inter-collegiate chess tournaments.

Chess Development:

The TNCA is actively involved in the development of chess infrastructure in Tamil nadu with the aim of popularizing and promoting the game of chess in Tamil Nadu. The association also promotes chess in schools by organizing inter-school tournaments and providing resources for chess education. It has since played a significant role in nurturing chess talent and organizing competitive events.

Achievements:

The Tamil Nadu Chess Association has been playing a vital role in promoting and developing chess in Tamil Nadu and has been instrumental in producing many talented players who have gone on to represent India at the international level. Many players from Tamil Nadu have represented India in various chess events and achieved notable success.