Commonwealth Chess Association Partners with Chessveda to Expand Digital Chess
Wed, 23 Sep 2026
The Commonwealth Chess Association has partnered with Chessveda to promote and expand digital chess across Commonwealth nations.
The Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) has partnered with Chessveda, a digital chess platform, to expand digital chess across Commonwealth nations. The partnership agreement was signed by CCA Chairman Bharat Singh Chauhan and Chessveda Chairman Adv. Nandan Jha on the sidelines of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.The partnership will enable the CCA and Chessveda to collaborate on online chess tournaments, Chess Olympiads, and other chess-related events, providing opportunities for players, coaches, and chess communities across Commonwealth nations.Partnership GoalsThe collaboration aims to strengthen the digital dimension of chess, allowing players from different countries to participate in competitive chess regardless of geographical boundaries. The CCA and Chessveda will work together to explore and develop suitable tournaments, championships, and other chess activities that can benefit players and chess communities across the Commonwealth.The partnership is expected to support the organization of online and hybrid chess initiatives, providing additional platforms for players to engage in competitive chess. This collaboration represents an important step towards expanding the CCA's digital outreach and developing new avenues for chess participation across its member nations.