World chess title challenger

The All India Chess Federation: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) will support Indian players winning the Candidates Tournament 2024 with financial assistance up to a sum of Rs.1 crore to prepare for the world title, said a senior official.

"Indian players winning the Candidates 2024 tournament will be supported to the extent of Rs.50 lakh to Rs.1 crore for their preparation for the world title. This is subject to the approval of the General Body," Interim Secretary Ajeet Kumar Verma told IANS.

This is in addition to the Rs.2 crore financial assistance announced earlier for the five Indian players who will be fighting it out in the Candidates 2024 tournament to be held in Toronto in Canada.