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Chess Players Association of India

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Chess Players Association of India
AbbreviationCPAI
FormationJune 1, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-06-01)
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Kolkata
Region served
India
AffiliationsAll India Chess Federation
Websitehttp://www.cpai.in/

Chess Players Association of India (CPAI) is an association of chess players in India affiliated to the All India Chess Federation.[1] The objective of this association is to serve a common forum for players for Indian chess players and promote the game in particular.

History

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The CPAI had formed to protest a 10% prize money cut imposed on the players by the All India Chess Federation in mid-2004.[2] 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

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