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Bharat Chess Player Rating System: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is confident of rolling out a fully functional prototype of the National Rating System or 'Bharat Chess Players Rating System' in three months, said the federation's president, Nitin Narang.

Several chess players and tournament organisers have welcomed the move, though they said the Indian rating system is a revenue-generating opportunity for the AICF.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, entrepreneur Narang for the first time delves into the reasons for going for the 'Bharat Chess Rating System' and the purpose it would serve. (Excerpts)