November 19, 2025 10:11 AM
FIDE World Cup: Anurag Thakur praises AICF’s role in accelerating chess development in India
Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur made a special appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, praising the All India Chess Federation (AICF) not only for bringing the tournament back to India after two decades but also for its sustained efforts to position the country as a global chess powerhouse. Thakur, a seasoned sports administrator and former BCCI president, made the ceremonial first move in the quarterfinal match between Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erig...