Indian Chess Championship
Annual national chess championship of India since 1955.
The Indian Chess Championship, also known as the National Premier Chess Championship, is the annual national chess championship of India. Established in 1955 by the Andhra State Chess Association, it was initially a biannual event but has been held yearly since 1971. The first edition took place in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and was jointly won by Ramchandra Sapre and Dharbha Venkayya. Manuel Aaron holds the record for most men's titles with nine wins, while Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi leads the women's event with six titles.
Quick Facts
- Awarded for
- Best National Chess player
- Sponsor
- All India Chess Federation
- Reward
- Winner's trophy, 7,00,000
- Holder
- P. Iniyan in Open, P. V. Nandhidhaa in Women
- Most wins
- Manuel Aaron (9) in Open, Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi (6) in Women
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