Dr. Sanjay Kapoor Unanimously Elected as FIDE India Zone President

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Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, former All India Chess Federation (AICF) President, has been unanimously elected as FIDE India Zone President (3.7).

An Overview of the News

• The election took place during the AICF annual general meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad.

• Kapoor will serve as the Zone President for a 4-year term.

• Dr. Kapoor's new role involves overseeing the growth and development of chess globally.

Background and Experience:

• Dr. Kapoor played a key role in staging the 44th Chess Olympiad in India.

• His experience with the Olympiad highlights his dedication to promoting chess.

International Chess Day (July 20):

• World Chess Day (also known as International Chess Day) is celebrated globally on July 20 each year.

• The day honors Chess, a game celebrated for its intellectual and cultural significance, and promotes fairness, inclusion, and mutual respect.

• FIDE launched a Guinness World Record attempt for the most games played online and over-the-board in 24 hours.

• Over 109 national federations and major online chess platforms participated in nearly 350 global events.

FIDE Centennial Celebration:

• FIDE's 100th anniversary was celebrated with a central ceremony in Paris.

• Attendees included FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, former world champions Viswanathan Anand, Zhu Chen, Alexandra Kosteniuk, and other notable players and officials.

About FIDE

• Name: International Chess Federation (FIDE)

• Abbreviation: FIDE (French acronym)

• Role: Governs international chess competitions

• Founded: 20 July 1924, Paris, France

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland

• President: Arkady Dvorkovich