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World Tamil Chess Federation — உலகத் தமிழர் சதுரங்கப் பேரவை

உலகத் தமிழர் சதுரங்கப் பேரவை — World Tamil Chess Federation. The WTCF crest beside golden chess pieces and a young Tamil player at the board.

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Every tournament since 2020

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WTCF 4th London Rapid Chess Open 2026

The World Tamil Chess Federation's fourth London rapid open. Seven rounds, open to all communities, with trophies in four age categories.

Venue
Alperton Community School hall, Harrow HA0 4PW
Format
Rapid · 7 rounds (Swiss) · 15 min + 2 sec
Entry
£25–£35
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Played

Rapid Chess Open 2023

A grand rapid chess tournament held in London by the World Tamil Chess Federation for Tamil players from across Europe.

Venue
Alperton Community School hall, Harrow HA0 4PW
Format
Rapid · 7 rounds (Swiss)
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Viswanathan Anand at the chessboard
News

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, ends disastrous campaign after 8 defeats

After all four games ended in draws, the Anand–Ivanchuk contest went into Armageddon, which also ended in a stalemate.

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Committee

11 members across United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sri Lanka and Norway

Chess enthusiasts from four countries who organise the federation's tournaments and programmes.

  • Dharmaratnam RagurajPresident · United Kingdom
  • Kandiah SingamFounder · Switzerland
  • Vijayaratnam VijitharanHead of Tournaments · Sri Lanka
  • Antony AmarapalaHead of Operations · Norway
  • Ananthy VijayarajahHead of Marketing & Sponsorship · United Kingdom
  • Thillairaj SagathevanHead of Technical · Switzerland
  • Niranjan YogeswaranHead of Public Relations · United Kingdom
  • Santhirabalan NirmalarajahHead of Youth Development · United Kingdom
  • Elanganathan KuganathanHead of Admin & Membership · United Kingdom
  • Sai MaruganSub-committee member · United Kingdom
  • Mohanagandhirasa KajanSub-committee member · Sri Lanka
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Messages, committees, results and photographs from each Ceylon and London Rapid Open, as printed.

5th WTCF Ceylon Rapid Chess OpenTrincomalee · 22 August 2026
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Interview with IBC Tamil

Watch the World Tamil Chess Federation's interview with IBC Tamil.

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