India is a modern powerhouse and central pillar of chess: FIDE president Dvorkovich

India is a modern powerhouse and central pillar of chess: FIDE president Dvorkovich

International Chess Federation president Arkady Dvorkovich called India a “modern powerhouse” in the sport and that the country had become the “central pillar in the global structure of our sport”.

India a modern powerhouse and central pillar of chess: FIDE president Dvorkovich

Panjim, Oct 27 (PTI) International chess federation president Arkady Dvorkovich on Monday called India a "modern powerhouse" in the sport and said the upcoming FIDE World Cup was being organised in Goa because the country had become the "central pillar in the global structure of our sport". As many as 206 top chess exponents from 80 countries will be in Goa for the prestigious tournament, scheduled to be held from October 30 to November 27. The …