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Sanjay Kapoor elected All India Chess Federation president

Sanjay Kapoor was elected president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) while Bharat Singh Chauhan retained the secretary’s post. Kapoor, representing Uttar Pradesh Chess Association, defeated incumbent PR Venketrama Raja in a close contest. Kapoor received 33 votes as against 31 of Raja. Chauhan beat Ravindra Dongre 35-29. Apart from the president, secretary and treasurer, six vice-presidents and six joint secretaries were also elected.

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Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • All India Chess Federation Headquarters: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium; Chennai.
  • All India Chess Federation Founded: 1951.

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