| Abbreviation | CPAI |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 1, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-06-01) |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Kolkata |
| Region served | India |
| Affiliations | All India Chess Federation |
| Website | http://www.cpai.in/ |
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
- AICF Affiliated bodies
- The Hindu report on how the CPAI formed Archived November 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine