World women championships

The All India Chess Federation: The All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB) is set to host the 12th edition of the IBCA World Junior and World Women Championships for the Blind at the Chancery Pavilion Hotel from September 28 to October 6.

It is the first time that the World Junior and Woman Chess Championship for the Visually Impaired is being held outside Europe, and India has been chosen as the first Asian country to host the event.

The event will witness the past world champions, international masters, and FIDE-rated players who will be attending the event and will represent their respective countries.