All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) is the governing body for the game of Chess in India among visually impaired in India.Formation of All India Chess Federation for the Blind
All India Chess Federation for the Blind was formed in 1997 with a view to promote the game of chess among the visually impaired of India.
Registration of All India Chess Federation for the Blind
All India Chess Federation for the Blind is registered under Society Registration Act, 1860, Public Trust Act, 1951 and Income Tax Act, 1961 – Section 12A.
Objective of All India Chess Federation for the Blind
Although the main objective of All India Chess Federation for the Blind is to promote the game among the visually impaired all over India, the organisation has a set of aims and objectives such as:
1. Forming state associations in all the states in the country
2. Providing playing opportunities to all players all over the country.
3. Publishing and provide Braille books on chess to help players develop their game.
4. Building an audiocassette library, which provides information and analysis of chess games
5. Making available computers, relevant software etc.
6. Organizing seminars and coaching camps.
7. Interacting with the government and introduce chess as a subject in blind schools.
8. Organizing local, regional and National level tournaments.
9. Sending teams to participate in International chess tournaments.
10. Affiliating to the International Braille Chess Association and represent India on International forum for blind chess.
11. Organizing international tournaments, seminars etc.
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