Samarkand, Uzbekistan, September 23, 2026: The Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) has entered into a partnership with Chessveda, an integrated digital chess platform, to promote and expand chess activities across Commonwealth nations.
The partnership agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand by Mr. Bharat Singh Chauhan, Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association, and Adv. Nandan Jha, Chairman of Chessveda. The signing ceremony was attended by presidents of chess federations from Commonwealth countries, along with Grandmasters, International Masters and other members of the international chess community.
The partnership will enable the Commonwealth Chess Association and Chessveda to collaborate in organising online chess tournaments, Chess Olympiads and other chess-related events, creating additional opportunities for players, coaches, organisers and chess communities across Commonwealth nations.
The collaboration is also aimed at strengthening the digital dimension of chess and providing players from different countries with greater opportunities to participate in competitive chess irrespective of geographical boundaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Commonwealth Chess Association Chairman Bharat Singh Chauhan said, “We are delighted to formalise this partnership with Chessveda and welcome them as an official partner for online chess. Digital platforms are opening new avenues for participation in chess, and this collaboration will enable us to provide more opportunities for players and chess communities across Commonwealth nations to participate and compete.”
“The Commonwealth Chess Association is committed to promoting chess among all its member federations and to creating wider opportunities for players of different ages and levels. Our association with Chessveda will help us explore new formats and initiatives while complementing our existing over the board chess activities,” he added.
Chessveda Chairman Adv. Nandan Jha said, “We envision organising online Chess Olympiads and other major championships at a global level. Our aim is to bring the global potential of chess and online chess to a wider audience while providing grassroots talent with opportunities to compete on global platforms and stages. Through this initiative, we hope to help players showcase their talent internationally and contribute to taking chess to greater heights.”
Chessveda’s digital platform brings together online chess playing, learning and training, tournaments and competitions, coaching, chess communities, news and other chess-related content. The platform seeks to provide an integrated digital environment where players can learn, play, compete, connect and develop.
For the Commonwealth Chess Association, the partnership represents an important step towards expanding its digital outreach and developing new avenues for chess participation across its member nations. The collaboration is expected to support the organisation of online and hybrid chess initiatives and provide additional platforms for players to engage in competitive chess.
The CCA will work with Chessveda to explore and develop suitable tournaments, championships and other chess activities that can benefit players and chess communities across the Commonwealth.
The partnership comes at a significant moment for Commonwealth chess, with the 46th Chess Olympiad bringing together players, officials and chess administrators from across the world in Samarkand.
Through the collaboration, the Commonwealth Chess Association and Chessveda aim to create new opportunities for participation, competition and engagement, while contributing to the continued development and wider reach of chess across Commonwealth nations.