Archive · 25 Jun 2025
AICF Launches Player Stipend Scheme for Chess Talent
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has started a new program to help young chess players.
This program, called TNPSS, will give money to the best young chess players.
The AICF is led by Nitin Narang, who supports this program.
The money, from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, is given out every three months.
It goes to young players, starting from age 7 up to age 19.
This helps these young players by providing financial support for their chess development.
AICF launched the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS).
The scheme aims to support talent development in chess.
Nitin Narang, AICF President, championed the project.
Quarterly stipends, between Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, are disbursed.
The scheme benefits young chess players from U-7 to U-19 age groups.
- Who
- The All India Chess Federation (AICF) and young chess players.
- What
- AICF launched the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS).
- When
- The launch was announced on Wednesday, June 25.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To support talent development in chess.
- Scheme Name
- Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS)
- Launched By
- All India Chess Federation (AICF)
- Objective
- To support talent development
- Champion
- Nitin Narang, AICF President
- Stipend Range
- Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh quarterly
- Beneficiaries
- U-7 to U-19 chess players