Abbreviation CPAI | ||
Formation June 1, 2004; 12 years ago (2004-06-01) Affiliations | ||
Chess Players Association of India (CPAI) is an association of chess players in India affiliated to the All India Chess Federation. The objective of this association is to serve a common forum for players for Indian chess players and promote the game in particular.
History
The CPAI had formed to protest a 10% prize money cut imposed on the players by the All India Chess Federation in mid-2004. The Association has stuck ever since catering to the needs of the players and forming a group to protect the rights of the Indian chess players
References
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