Cloud Hosting

'; var randomNumber = Math.random(); var isIndia = (window.geoinfo && window.geoinfo.CountryCode === 'IN') && (window.location.href.indexOf('outsideindia') === -1 ); console.log(isIndia && randomNumber A similar platform had existed with the Chess Players Association of India (CPAI) being formed in 2004. However, that body did not last.

CPAI was formed when AICFs former secretary general Ummer Koya decided to reduce players prize money, Barua, who was also a member of that body, told TOI on Wednesday. That forum did not last long, but CPAI was instrumental in Koyas defeat in AICF polls that followed, Barua said.

Indias second GM added although there was no such immediate reason behind CPFs formation, but the present instability within the AICF did play a part.

Some of the players approached the Sports Ministry regarding this turmoil a few months back. We did not get the necessary response but felt the need for a forum to put up the players voice in an organized manner, Barua said.

Continued here:
New chess body CPF looks to learn from failure - Times of India