Maharashtra Chess Association

Indian #chess stars @DivyaDeshmukh05 & @viditchess recommended for #ArjunaAward @aicfchess the two consistent performers from #Maharashtra @MahaChess deserved. But #DivyaDeshmukh deserves nothing less than #KhelRatna #Divya is #India’s first women’s World Cup champ @narendramodi

@chessgmkunte @Suryadatta_Pune @IndianOilcl @aicfchess @FIDE_chess @ChessbaseIndia @chesscom_in Heartiest Congratulations @chessgmkunte Dada

Deeply honoured to receive the Suryadatta National Award in the field of Sports from Suryadatta Institution #sport #Chess #Awards @Suryadatta_Pune @IndianOilcl @MahaChess @aicfchess @FIDE_chess @ChessbaseIndia @chesscom_in

Sab Ka Saath; Chess Ka Vikas I, along with the newly elected Team Members of the @MahaChess Executive Committee, Start a New Innings under the Mentorship of Shri. @ashokjainjal , Able Guidance of GM @chessgmkunte & the Able Presidentship of Shri. @Parinayfuke to carry forward the foundational work our team has done in Maharashtra for Chess in the last 18 years. An Election which was concluded with Unanimity & a Pledge by all districts, past & present office bearers to work tirelessly and bring Glory to the game of Chess, which we all revere and love. As the Elected Working President of MCA, I thank all the District Associations for putting their faith in me and the newly elected team. Apart from the various tournaments that we will conduct, MCA will focus singularly on the - Chess in School Program - Chess League - Arbiter Training - Creation of A Center of Excellence for Chess in Maharashtra in the coming 3 years. I take this opportunity to thank @aicfchess Observer Appointed to oversee the Elections, Shri. Raizada ji, for his valuable guidance to the Newly Elected Team. Personally for me, this opportunity to Serve our Beautiful Game of Chess is no less than a Blessing & I will do all that I can to take Chess to every Home & Our Chess Players to the World Stage #ChessFirst #MCAElections @ghruofficial @JainIrrigation @sunilraisoni @narangnitin @IndiaSports @khadseraksha @mansukhmandviya @Devendra_Office @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks @mohol_murlidhar @TheKhelIndia @ChessbaseIndia @chesscom @ChessBase @toisports @SonySportsNetwk @lokmat @PMOIndia @PIB_India @PIBHindi @PIBMumbai

🔥 The FIDE World Cup 2025 is coming to Goa! 🇮🇳 🗓️ From October 30 to November 27, 2025, the world’s top players will gather on India’s west coast for one of the most exciting chess events. 🎯 Every round is win-or-go-home, making the World Cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar. Top three finishers qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament! 🌍 Location: Goa, India 🤵 Players: 206 ♟️ Format: Eight-round knockout Stay tuned for more information. The countdown to the FIDE World Cup 2025 has officially begun! Read more🔗fide.com/fide-world-cup… #FIDEWorldCup @aicfchess @narangnitin

India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is gaining popularity among our youth. I am sure this tournament will witness thrilling matches and showcase the brilliance of top players from around the world.

@narendramodi Thank you for your support to our Great game of Chess, Aadarniya @narendramodi ji. Chess definitely has come off age in India and we hope to be the world leaders in Chess for a long time to come. . @aicfchess @narangnitin @chessgmkunte @MahaChess

With the Beats of Dhol & the Vibrance in the Atmosphere, we welcome Ganpati Bappa and Mushak to our Homes with Devotion & infinite Joy. बजाओ ढोल स्वागत मैं, हमारे घर बप्पा आए है! On this Joyous and Auspicious Occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, My Family & I, Pray to Ganesha to bestow his Blessings and bring #GoodEnergy Happiness, Good Health & Prosperity in Abundance to You, Your Family & Friends. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya

Gr8 meeting with my friend @AndreVoegtlin President Swiss Chess Federation & Chairman FIDE Social Commission He appreciated @IndianOilcl’s Parivartan Project, the CFF Conference Pune 2024, and praised AICF’s success with stars @DGukesh & @DivyaDeshmukh05. Exciting times ahead !

🚨 BREAKING: @FIDE_chess 2025 FIDE World Cup is coming to Goa, India! Top 3 finishers qualify for the 2026 Candidates ✅ 31st October to 27th November ✅ 206 players ✅

BREAKING! FIDE World Cup 2025 announced in Goa 🇮🇳 Amazing news for Indian players and Indian Chess Fans! 😍

Chess has come home 🇮🇳 Go-Goa-Game is on… We're thrilled to welcome the FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held from Oct 30 to Nov 27. This month-long event will showcase the world's best chess talent in the beautiful state of Goa. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Prime Minister, Aadarniya Shri Narendra Modi ji, for his valued guidance and constant support in the promotion of chess in Bharat.  Our sincere thanks to the Union Sports Minister, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya ji, for his support, and to the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, for his generosity and for assuring world-class hospitality and facilities to host this prestigious international chess event. We’re delighted to welcome players and officials from across the world. Bharat is poised to make history. Let the games begin! @narendramodi @mansukhmandviya @DrPramodPSawant @FIDE_chess @PMOIndia @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @aicfchess @advorkovich

We Thank Honorable @khadseraksha for her encouraging words to the Young Players participating innthe 38th U-11 National Open & Girls Chess Tournament, which is being held at the Anubhuti Mandapam at Jain Hills @JainIrrigation Jalgaon. Her Gracious Presence along with @SmitaWagh_ & Shri. @ashokjainjal encouraged 530 Young players to play for the Nation & Play with their best ability, to become Champions, like GM @DivyaDeshmukh05 & GM @DGukesh Our Working President Shri @h2eSid Wished the Players while thanking the Dignitaries, Arbiters, Parents of the Players & Friends in Media & the Tournament Sponsor Jain Irrigation & our National Federation for the encouragement & support to Chess. Players from 28 states, with the youngest being 5 year old, are participating to Become the National U11 Champions. #ChessFirst @IndiaSports @PIB_India @Media_SAI @aicfchess @mansukhmandviya @narangnitin @girishchitale @chessgmkunte @PMOIndia @CMOMaharashtra

🎥 Emotions speak louder than words! Exclusive behind-the-scenes from Divya Deshmukh’s post-victory interview. 👉 Watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/JA2amJ3Goug 📷 Anna Shtourman/ FIDE #FIDEWorldCup

Inaugurating the 38th Under 11 National Chess Tournament, Honorable Minister of State for @IndiaSports Smt. @khadseraksha Tai, Encouraged the Young Champions to take inspiration from World Champion GM @DivyaDeshmukh05 & work hard to emulate her success. Raksha Tai, thanked Honorable PM Shri @narendramodi ji for his Focus & Vision for Sports & SportsPersons. It was my Privilege to Welcome Honorable Minister to the Tournament which is taking place at Jalgaon, hosted by JDCA under the aegis of @MahaChess @aicfchess Took this opportunity to express my gratitude to our Mentor & Margadarshak Shri. @ashokjainjal Bhau for his support to Chess & to encourage the Young Players to Celebrate our beautiful gane of Chess by playing with the spirit of Chess while battling fiercely on the Chequered Board. @narendramodi ji @mansukhmandviya Bhai @Dev_Fadnavis Bhau @CMOMaharashtra @PMOIndia @narangnitin @FIDE_chess @PIB_India @TheKhelIndia @Media_SAI @chessgmkunte @girishchitale @Devendra_Office @girishdmahajan Bhau

बधाई हो दिव्या !! हर देशवासी को आप पर गर्व है ! 🥇🏆🇮🇳 @DivyaDeshmukh05 😍 📸 @FIDE_chess

👏👏👏 FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and President of the Georgian Chess Federation & FIDE Special Tasks Director, Akaki Iashvili, awarded 🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh the gold medal and the trophy of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. #FIDEWorldCup

Did a video call and Congratulated our Champion Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh after her phenomenal victory at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup! 🏆 At just 19, she has etched her name in history as India’s 88th Grandmaster and the first Indian woman to win this prestigious title. From the vibrant lanes of Nagpur to the global chess arena, her journey is a testament to talent, determination, and relentless hard work. Congratulations, Divya! You’ve made Maharashtra and India immensely proud! @DivyaDeshmukh05 @FIDE_chess
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