Nepal Chess Federation
Appearance
Abbreviation | NCF |
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Formation | 1979 |
Type | Sports federation |
Headquarters | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Region served | Nepal |
Official language | Nepali, English |
President | Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan |
Affiliations | FIDE, Asian Chess Federation |
Nepal Chess Federation (NCF) is the national governing body for the sport of chess in Nepal.[1] and representing Nepal in international chess events.[2][3]
History
[edit]The federation was established in 1979 and became affiliated with the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), Th international chess federation, in the same year. Since its inception, the NCF has worked to develop the sport throughout the country and improve the standard of Nepali chess players.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Sharma, Ramesh (2023-06-15). "Chess gaining popularity in Nepal: Nepal Chess Federation sees record participation". My Republica. Retrieved 20 May 2025.[dead link]
- ^ "Nepal Chess Federation". FIDE Directory. FIDE. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Chess Results – Nepal Federation Overview". Chess-Results.com. Chess-Results. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Nepal Chess Federation". nepalschess.com. Retrieved 20 May 2025.