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Impact · Numbers That Matter
Every Move Counts.
Every Move Counts.
Every Player Matters.
From a single move on a single board, a national movement was born. These numbers are not metrics — they are lives transformed.
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Mission · Inclusion Through Chess
Est. under TN Act 27/1975
"We don't play despite our limits.
We play because we have none."
CFPD India
2025
About · Who We Are
Become Part of Us
A National Federation Built On Resilience.
The Chess Federation for Physically Disabled (CFPD) is a registered body under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Rules, 1978 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975).
We are dedicated to empowering physically disabled individuals through the game of chess — transforming challenges into strengths and creating opportunities for excellence at national and international levels.
AICF
Affiliated To
All India Chess Federation
PCI
Recognised By
Paralympic Committee of India
Direction · Purpose
The North Star Of CFPD.
Vision
To make chess accessible to every para chess player across India and build a strong inclusive platform where talent rises beyond limitations.
We envision a future where every differently-abled player gets the opportunity to compete, grow, and shine globally.
Mission
- Develop and support para chess players across India
- Organize national & regional chess competitions
- Conduct online tournaments and coaching camps
- Support players for international participation
- Facilitate funding via government & corporate partnerships
- Contribute 50% of para chess players to FIDE from India
What We Do
Building Champions Through Chess.
Six pillars of action that move our players from local boards to the global stage — every camp, every tournament, every grant stacks into national impact.
National Championships
India-wide flagship tournaments where state champions battle for national glory and FIDE-rated points.
Regional & State Events
Grassroots circuits across 28+ states that surface raw talent from every corner of India.
Online Tournaments
Always-on digital arena — every player competes from home, with full accessibility support.
Elite Coaching Camps
Residential & online camps led by titled coaches and arbiters — the production line for India's next champions.
International Support
Visa, logistics, kits, and travel grants — we get our players to every world-class board they earn.
Funding & Sponsorship
Bridges to government schemes, CSR programs, and corporate partners that fund the journey.
Our Reach
From Three Hubs
From Three Hubs
To All of India.
Our headquarters in Tamil Nadu drive the federation, with active operating units in Delhi and Telangana — and a player network that reaches every corner of the country.
- HQ Tamil Nadu — Federation headquarters & operations
- Unit Delhi — North India coordination
- Unit Telangana — South-Central regional hub
- Soon 10+ States — expanding chapters in 2025–26
Office Bearers
Leadership Driving Inclusion & Excellence
A united council of arbiters, administrators, doctors, and coaches — building a strong, inclusive, and globally recognized para chess ecosystem.
President & Core Leadership
Vice Presidents
Advisors & Official Delegates
Technical · Medical · Support
Together, our leadership team continues to work tirelessly towards building a strong, inclusive, and globally recognized para chess ecosystem.
Tournaments
The Arena Where Legends Rise.
Players · Database
Meet The Champions Behind The Boards.
A searchable national directory of CFPD-registered players — ratings, states, achievements, all in one place.
#01
SP
Soundarya P
Tamil Nadu · 🇮🇳
2104FIDE
9Wins · 2025
#02
RK
Rohit K
Telangana · 🇮🇳
1987FIDE
7Podiums
#03
AM
Anjali M
Delhi · 🇮🇳
1842FIDE
5Wins · 2025
#04
VK
Vikram K
Tamil Nadu · 🇮🇳
1795FIDE
12Tournaments
Showing 4 of 2,500+ registered players
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News · Updates
All News
Stories From The Federation.
Spotlight
Soundarya P Crowned 4th National Para Chess Champion With 8.5/9
In a dominant performance across nine grueling rounds, the Tamil Nadu prodigy clinched the national crown — and a FIDE invitation to represent India in Bangkok.
Read full story →
Coaching
Elite Coaching Camp Announced — Chennai, Summer 2026
Partnership
CFPD Signs MoU With NIC For Insurance Coverage Of Active Players
International